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Oklahomans Could Purchase Route 66 Centennial License Plate Under New Law
- Oklahoma passes HB 3147 to authorize a Route 66 Centennial License Plate, becoming law without the governor's signature.
- The Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission will work with Service Oklahoma on plate design.
- Up to $20 from each plate will be directed to the Oklahoma Route 66 Association for promotion and preservation.
- At least 100 Oklahomans must sign up to pre-order the new license plate before production.
- Route 66 Day at the Capitol on April 21 highlighted the centennial effort and sign-ups.
- Rhys Martin, president of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, praised the plate's centennial purpose.
- Senate author Ally Seifried calls the plate an exciting chance to celebrate the Mother Road.
- Rep. Derrick Hildebrant emphasized the license plate honors the route's history and local communities.
- Proceeds will support promotion and preservation efforts along Route 66 in Oklahoma.
- Oklahoma has the longest drivable stretch of Route 66 with many communities along the route.
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