As the Rocky Point Foundation continues to preserve and protect the natural and historic heritage and environment of the land formerly occupied by the Rocky Point Amusement Park in Warwick, Rep. Joseph J. Solomon Jr. (D-Dist. 22, Warwick) has reintroduced legislation (2016-H 7011) to create a special Rocky Point license plate.

A companion bill (2016-S 2076) has been introduced in the Senate by William A. Walaska (D-Dist. 30, Warwick).

“Rocky Point is a place we all know and love,” said Solomon said in a statement. “With the Rocky Point Foundation trying so hard to preserve the spirit of Rocky Point, these license plates will give everyone the opportunity not only to support the foundation financially, but to show their pride and help preserve the memory of every Rhode Islander’s favorite summertime playground.”

The foundation advocates and supports the public access and enjoyment of this scenic treasure by working with public officials and others, engaging with neighbors and the public, and raising funds for the property’s preservation and maintenance. The foundation would be responsible for coming up with a design in cooperation with the Division of Motor Vehicles and the approval of the State Police.

As with other specialty plates, the Rocky Point Foundation plate would include a $40 issuance surcharge for those individuals ordering them, with $20 of that going to the Rocky Point Foundation and the other $20 going to the state’s general fund. A $10 surcharge for annual renewal of the plates would go directly to the foundation.

A minimum pre-paid order of 900 sets of plates would be required before the Division of Motor Vehicles will begin issuing them. The legislation is being co-sponsored by Representatives Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston), K. Joseph Shekarchi (D-Dist. 33, Warwick), Eileen S. Naughton (D-Dist. 21, Warwick) and David A. Bennett (D-Dist. 20, Warwick). It has been referred to the House Finance Committee.