The proposed bill would amend current statutes related to special license plates by introducing a new category for "conservative grassroots network special plates." Specifically, it would require the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to issue these plates if a person pays a $32,000 implementation fee by December 31, 2026. The design and color of these plates would be subject to ADOT's approval, and the bill allows for the combination of requests for these special plates with personalized plates, subject to applicable fees. Additionally, the bill specifies that of the $25 fee for obtaining or renewing these plates, $8 would be an administration fee and $17 would be a donation.

Furthermore, the bill establishes the "conservative grassroots network special plate fund," which would be administered by the Director of ADOT. This fund would receive all donations collected from the special plates and would reimburse the initial $32,000 implementation fee. The bill also outlines that up to 10% of the fund's annual revenue can be used for administrative costs, and it mandates that the Director allocate funds annually to a qualified 501(c)(3) organization that meets specific criteria, including promoting traditional values and having a grassroots network on high school and college campuses. The bill includes technical amendments and ensures that the fund's monies are continuously appropriated.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-500.07, 11-269, 49-707
Senate Engrossed Version: 28-2351, 28-2403, 28-2470.40, 28-6501, 28-6991, 28-6993, 28-2404, 28-2412, 28-2413, 28-2414, 28-2416, 28-2416.01, 28-2417, 28-2470.39, 28-2472, 28-2473, 28-2474, 28-2475, 28-2476, 28-4533, 28-2402, 28-2003, 28-5431, 28-2408, 28-2409, 35-146, 35-147, 35-313, 28-2407, 28-2514, 28-2415, 28-1177, 28-5926, 28-5927, 28-410, 28-5808, 28-1143, 28-2353, 28-3003, 28-5101, 28-2206, 28-2162, 49-542, 28-372, 28-2155, 28-2156, 28-2269, 28-4304, 28-4804, 28-710, 28-2065, 28-7311, 28-7059, 28-1105, 28-2448, 28-3415, 28-3002, 28-7316, 28-4302, 28-3416, 28-4504, 28-2098, 28-2321, 28-2324, 28-2325, 28-5474, 28-5739, 28-5863, 28-5864