Create a Utah license plate for Childhood Cancer Awareness

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The Issue

In 2017, my life was forever changed when my son was diagnosed with stage IV neuroblastoma. It was a journey filled with despair and uncertainty, but also one that brought us immense support, love, and care from countless individuals and organizations. These extraordinary nonprofit organizations bridged the gaps that traditional healthcare and financial support couldn't fill. Yet, even with such unwavering support from the community, gaps remain.

Many families battling childhood cancer face numerous challenges beyond medical treatment: from travel expenses for specialized treatment centers to temporary housing and mental health support. These are pressing needs that many families are unable to meet on their own. As I navigated this path, I realized how critical it was to have these extra layers of support—and that's why Bee the Hope aims to fill these gaps and provide the crucial assistance that families in Utah need during such trying times.

To further bolster our efforts and spread awareness, we propose the creation of a special license plate in Utah dedicated to Childhood Cancer awareness. This license plate will not only represent the plight and strength of these young warriors but also serve as a constant reminder of the critical battle against childhood cancer. Importantly, the proceeds from these plates will directly support families through initiatives championed by Bee the Hope.

The need for such a program is evident and urgent. According to the American Childhood Cancer Organization, about 1 in 285 children in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer before their 20th birthday. Utah families are not exempt from these statistics, and our community must rally to provide meaningful support.

With your help, we can convince Utah legislature that approving this license plate is a heartfelt step towards easing financial and emotional burdens for many families. By commemorating these courageous children and supporting families like mine through tangible financial support, we can show that Utah stands behind its children in their darkest hours.

Join me in this effort. Sign this petition to create a dedicated Utah license plate for Childhood Cancer awareness and help us offer hope and assistance to countless families in need. Let Bee the Hope shine through every journey.

The Decision Makers

Daniel McCay
Utah State Senate - District 18
Responded
Thank you for contacting me. The process for creating a special group plate is new so the whole page is being updated. I hoped it would be up by now but the link below will have the process soon. https://dmv.utah.gov/plates/delete-utah-special-group-plate/ Basically, you’ll sign up, pay a fee, design the plate, then the DMV will post a link to attract 250 people that are interested in the plate. Once you have 250, you will be able to order the plate. Sincerely, Senator Daniel McCay
Amber Lowder
Amber Lowder
Utah State Tax Commission - DMV Accounting Manager
Responded
Thank you for your inquiry regarding a Utah Special Group Plate. The plate application and instructions will be available at https://dmv.utah.gov/plates/delete-utah-special-group-plate/. This website is currently under construction. We are changing the website to add the new application, fees and instructions. This should be available soon. Hopefully within the the next month. Here is the process so that you can be ready when the website is finished. Submit an application with the information required by statute. Make payment of $16,000 ($3,250 for administrative costs, $7,750 for implementation and system programming costs, and $5,000 for design implementation). After the application is reviewed and approved, the Special Group Plate is added to our Motor Vehicle Portal. In order for a plate to be manufactured, 250 people need to show interest in purchasing the plate. In the Motor Vehicle Portal, people can sign up to show interest in the plate. Once 250 people have signed up, you can submit a plate design using the standard plate design template which will be available on the same website listed above. If you don't have a design, you can work with our designer to come up with a plate design. The design will then need to be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board. Once the board approves the plate design, the Division will have up to 6 months to make the plate available for the public to order. Once the plate is available to order, our system will email the people who showed interest to let them know they can go order the plate. The division shall disburse the collected contributions to each sponsoring organization at least annually. Here is the information you will need for the application and the fees once the website goes live. Application Requirements: Name of Sponsoring Organization: Address of Sponsoring Organization: Website of Sponsoring Organization: Contact Person Name: Contact Phone Number: Contact Email: Special Group Plate Name: Since you are a Private Nonprofit entity we need an explanation of the nonprofit organization's charitable purpose: Annual Contribution Amount ($25 minimum): We also need the following: (1) completed W-9 (2) a copy of the IRS letter approving your Section 501(c)(3) status (3) an affidavit, signed under penalty of perjury, declaring that you have a charitable purpose (4) payment of $16,000 ($3,250 for administrative costs and $7,750 for implementation and system programming costs, $5,000 for design implementation) - make check out to Utah State Tax Commission If you have any questions please let me know. Respectfully, Amber Lowder
Jordan Teuscher
Utah House of Representatives - District 44
Monte Roberts
Monte Roberts
Director, Utah Division of Motor Vehicles

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