This bill proposes to amend the current statute regarding the issuance of Hopi Tribe special plates by extending the deadline for payment of the $32,000 implementation fee from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2026. The existing language in the statute that specifies the 2025 deadline will be deleted and replaced with the new 2026 deadline. The requirement that a person must pay this fee for the issuance of the special plates remains unchanged.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision that states it will apply retroactively to December 30, 2025. This means that any actions or payments related to the implementation fee that occurred after this date will be recognized under the new deadline established by the bill. Overall, the changes aim to provide more time for individuals to fulfill the payment requirement for the special plates while maintaining the existing framework for their design and issuance.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-2470.32