Child health and safety: “Have a Heart, Be a Star, Help Our Kids” license plate program.

Summary

AB 997 would let drivers purchase a “Have a Heart, Be a Star, Help Our Kids” plate for higher fees. The revenue would go into a Child Health and Safety Fund that finances statewide and county programs to prevent childhood injuries and abuse. The bill aims to expand funding for safety education, childcare licensing support, and related services.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 16. Noes 0.) (April 28). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 29, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 21, 2025
• Transportation Committee Hearing
  Transportation · Apr 28, 2025
• Human Services Committee Hearing
  Human Services · Apr 8, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
3. May 23, 2025In committee: Held under submission.
4. May 21, 2025Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 1627.)
5. May 21, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
6. May 14, 2025In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
7. Apr 29, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 16. Noes 0.) (April 28). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
8. Apr 9, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on TRANS. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.
9. Mar 10, 2025Referred to Coms. on HUM. S. and TRANS.
10. Feb 21, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
11. Feb 20, 2025Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Stefani · sponsor

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