Ive seen things like this come and go before. The kicker is this
A.B. 1658 requires that at least 7,500 applications for any one particular plate must be received by the DMV on or before January 1, 2015.
There was an EMS plate proposed that failed to meet that margin by a HUGE number. They only got about 10% of the required number. The reason for it is because you have to pay for the plate in advance. 7,500 people need to pay for a plate, that they dont know for sure that they will get. Its hard to convince people to do that. I would imagine that this one might have more momentum, but I would still be surprised to see it go into production. Just because the bill passes, doesnt mean we will get the plates.
In January 2008, the Department of Motor Vehicles authorized EMSA to collect orders for a license plate featuring the EMS Star of Life symbol to recognize healthcare professionals who work in the emergency setting and raise funds for EMS charitable purposes. In order to create the license plate, at least 7,500 prepaid applications must have been received within one year and that participation rate must be maintained annually.
Unfortunately, the EMS license plate orders did not reach the required minimum despite a one-time one-year extension so the program will come to a close as of December 1, 2010. EMSA will send a refund to everyone who ordered an EMS license plate. If you do not receive a refund within 60 days, please call Adam Morrill at (916) 322-4336 ext. 436 to inquire.