Bill > HB2127

This bill modifies Arizona law regarding special license plates, primarily by introducing provisions for several new types of special plates and adjusting existing regulations. It amends sections related to the general provision and design of license plates, ensuring that new plates, including special ones, have contrasting background and text colors and specific state name formatting. The bill also expands the range of sections that are exempt from being the same color and design as standard plates, now including newly added sections for special plates. A significant portion of the bill establishes new special license plates for various causes and organizations, such as skin cancer prevention, diabetes awareness, small business advocacy, Grand Canyon preservation, recycling refurbished electronics, adaptive sports, blood and biologics, astronomy centers, law enforcement charities, returning warriors, community well-being, historic electric vehicles, kindness charities, elk and wildlife, youth education, police service dogs, golf tournaments, distracted driving, public education foundations, and Grand Canyon National Park. For these new plates, an initial implementation fee of $32,000 is required by a specific date, with $8 of the $25 plate fee going to administration and $17 as an annual donation to a designated fund. These funds are then allocated to qualifying non-profit organizations that meet specific criteria related to their mission and operations. Additionally, the bill creates special plates for Bronze Star Medal and Silver Star Medal recipients, with a portion of the fees going to the veterans' donations fund. Finally, it updates references to these new special plate sections within statutes governing highway user revenues and the state highway fund, ensuring that special plate administration fees are directed appropriately.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83772