Bill > HB4068

This bill establishes a new special license plate featuring elk and other wildlife, contingent upon a person paying $32,000 to the department for implementation costs by December 31, 2026, with the payer also designing the plate subject to departmental approval. A portion of the $25 fee for these special plates will be allocated as an administration fee and an annual donation, with the donations going into a dedicated "elk and other wildlife special plate fund." This fund will be used to reimburse the initial implementation cost, cover administrative expenses, and then allocate remaining monies to an entity that supports habitat restoration, youth conservation programs, outdoor experiences for wounded veterans, and public education on wildlife and land stewardship. The bill also makes conforming changes to existing statutes regarding license plate design, the issuance of special plates, and the definition and use of highway user revenues and the state highway fund, ensuring that the special plate administration fees are accounted for correctly within these broader financial frameworks.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85588