Overview
- Officials confirmed Thursday that the state interest drive, launched in early May, topped more than 44,000 sign-ups and surpassed the 7,500 preorders needed to advance the application to the California DMV for formal review.
- State materials list proposed pricing of $50 for a standard sequential plate with a $40 annual renewal and $103 for a personalized plate with an $83 annual renewal plus regular registration and processing fees.
- The initiative is a collaboration between Disneyland Resort, the California Children’s Hospital Association, and the California Health Facilities Financing Authority under State Treasurer Fiona Ma, with CHFFA set to administer the program fund in the State Treasury.
- Revenue, after administrative costs, is slated to be awarded to 13 participating children’s hospitals to support uncompensated care, clinical education, and family-centered services; named participants include Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach.
- Key next steps are pending final plate artwork and the DMV review timetable, with formal presales scheduled to open only after the design receives official approval so supporters should watch for the state’s sale announcement and production timeline.