SB 5692
In CommitteeSenate
Seattle Reign FC lic. plate
Creating the Seattle Reign FC special license plate.
This status may be delayed. See Action History below for the latest updates.
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- Introduced: The bill is filed and assigned a number.
- Committee: A subject-matter committee holds hearings, takes public testimony, and decides whether to advance the bill.
- Floor Vote: The full chamber (House or Senate) debates and votes on the bill.
- Opposite Chamber: The bill repeats the committee and floor vote process in the other chamber.
- Governor: The Governor reviews the bill and decides whether to sign or veto it.
- Signed: The bill has been signed into law.
AI Analysis
This bill creates a special license plate for the Seattle Reign FC women’s professional soccer team. Revenue from the plate—after modest administrative deductions—goes to the RAVE Foundation to support equity, empowerment, and environmental programs. The plate follows the same structure and fee schedule as other sports-themed special plates in Washington.
- Creates a new special license plate for Seattle Reign FC, displaying the team’s logo.
- Sets the initial fee at $40 and the renewal fee at $30 for the plate.
- Directs net proceeds (after administrative costs) to the RAVE Foundation to support programs for girls, women, and gender-diverse people, Salish Sea protection, and equity initiatives.
- Adds the Seattle Reign FC plate to the list of approved special plates in state law and includes it in the administrative framework governing special plates.
- Requires the Department of Licensing to collect fees, deduct administrative costs (up to $12 initial / $2 renewal), and remit remaining funds to the state treasurer for allocation to the RAVE Foundation.
Who is affected
- Seattle Reign FC supporters — Seattle Reign FC fans and supporters can purchase and display a special license plate featuring the team's logo; proceeds support the RAVE Foundation's work advancing equity, empowering girls/women/gender-diverse people, and protecting the Salish Sea.
- RAVE Foundation — The RAVE Foundation receives funding from plate fees to support programs for girls, women, and gender-diverse people, environmental protection, and equity initiatives.
- General public (license plate applicants) — State residents who choose to buy the plate pay an initial $40 and $30 renewal fee, in addition to standard registration fees.
- Washington State Department of Licensing — The Washington State Department of Licensing administers the plate program, collects fees, and coordinates fund distribution per statutory requirements.
Pro/Con Analysis
Stronger case for benefits
Potential Benefits (3)
Net proceeds fund the RAVE Foundation, which supports programs advancing equity, empowerment, and inclusion for girls, women, and gender-diverse people—including leadership development, sports access, and environmental justice—targeting historically underserved populations in Washington.
Rights & LibertiesPeopleRef: Sec. 3 (Seattle Reign FC account funds RAVE Foundation for equity, Salish Sea protection, and empowerment of girls/women/gender-diverse people)A portion of proceeds supports Salish Sea environmental protection, benefiting ecosystems and communities that rely on clean water, fisheries, and habitat preservation—public goods that serve all Washingtonians, especially coastal and Indigenous communities.
EnvironmentPeopleRef: Sec. 3 (Seattle Reign FC account funds RAVE Foundation for Salish Sea protection and equity initiatives)RAVE Foundation programs include youth sports, STEM, and leadership development for girls and gender-diverse youth—many of whom are low-income, rural, or from communities of color—helping close opportunity gaps in education and civic engagement.
EducationPeopleRef: Sec. 3 (Seattle Reign FC account funds RAVE Foundation for equity, empowerment, and environmental programs); Sec. 4 (new special plate classification)
Potential Concerns (2)
The $40 initial / $30 renewal fee for the plate adds to the cost of vehicle registration for all applicants who choose it—effectively a voluntary surcharge. While modest, this fee is regressive: lower-income residents who can afford the plate are likely to be disproportionately affected relative to their income, and the fee does not scale with ability to pay.
FinancialRef: Sec. 1 (Seattle Reign FC plate line in fee schedule); Sec. 3 (admin cost deduction up to $12 initial / $2 renewal)The Department of Licensing must allocate staff time and system resources to administer the new plate, including verification, issuance, and reporting. While the bill assumes administrative costs are covered by the $12/$2 deductions, in practice, if volume is low, the state may absorb net costs or under-recover, potentially diverting DOL resources from higher-priority plate programs.
Local GovernmentRef: Sec. 3 (deducts up to $12 initial / $2 renewal for administration); Sec. 4 (new account for Seattle Reign FC under RCW 46.68.420)
Who Is Most Affected
Supporters who purchase the plate gain symbolic alignment with the team and its mission; low-income fans may find the $40/$30 fee burdensome relative to income, but many will view it as a modest contribution to causes they support.
The RAVE Foundation gains dedicated, recurring revenue from plate sales, enabling expanded programming for girls, women, and gender-diverse people and Salish Sea conservation—though success depends on plate uptake and volume.
General residents who buy the plate pay a voluntary surcharge; those who don’t are unaffected. The broader public benefits if plate sales fund meaningful equity and environmental programs.
DOL gains no new funding but must integrate the plate into existing systems; minimal administrative burden is assumed due to standardized fee structure and existing special plate framework.