Establishes a scenic byways enhancement fund, collecting voluntary contributions from vehicle registration renewals.

The bill creates a scenic byways enhancement fund within the state treasury, controlled by the Department of Transportation. It mandates that county treasurers or the DOT request voluntary contributions of $1 or more from vehicle registration renewal applicants. Up to 5% of collected funds may be retained by the county treasurer for the county's general fund. The fund supports the development, maintenance, and enhancement of scenic byways, including litter prevention. Unused funds at the fiscal year's end remain available for future use. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026.

Establishes a scenic byways enhancement fund, collecting voluntary contributions from vehicle registration renewals.

The bill creates a scenic byways enhancement fund within the state treasury, controlled by the Department of Transportation. It mandates that county treasurers or the DOT request voluntary contributions of $1 or more from vehicle registration renewal applicants. Up to 5% of collected funds may be retained by the county treasurer for the county's general fund. The fund supports the development, maintenance, and enhancement of scenic byways, including litter prevention. Unused funds at the fiscal year's end remain available for future use. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026.