The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding the Motorcycle Safety Fund and motorcycle registration requirements. Specifically, it would allow the Director of the Governor's Office of Highway Safety to allocate up to 75% of the Motorcycle Safety Fund for voluntary motorcycle education and training programs, while also permitting up to 25% for scholarships aimed at individuals from rural or low-income areas to enhance access to motorcycle training. Additionally, the bill stipulates that the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) may renew a motorcycle registration only if at least one registered owner is licensed to operate a motorcycle in Arizona, with exceptions for temporary registrations for those enrolled in approved training programs.

Furthermore, the bill introduces specific requirements for trust-owned motorcycles, stating that a trustee must be licensed to operate a motorcycle for registration renewal. It also clarifies that these requirements do not apply to motorcycles owned by businesses. The effective date for these changes would be January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-2010, 28-2014, 35-313, 35-190, 28-2004, 35-146, 35-147, 28-2003
House Engrossed Version: 28-2010, 28-2014, 35-313, 35-190, 28-2004, 35-146, 35-147, 28-2003
Senate Engrossed Version: 28-2010, 28-2014, 35-313, 35-190, 28-2004, 35-146, 35-147, 28-2003
Chaptered Version: 28-2010, 28-2014, 35-313, 35-190, 28-2004, 35-146, 35-147, 28-2003