The bill establishes a new special registration plate for the Albuquerque Isotopes baseball team, set to be issued starting January 1, 2026. Vehicle owners can apply for this plate for an additional fee of $35, along with an annual renewal fee of $25. The revenue generated from these fees will be allocated, with $12 from the initial fee going to the department for manufacturing and issuing the plates, while the remainder will be directed to the board of regents of the University of New Mexico for the Carrie Tingley Crippled Children's Hospital.
Additionally, the bill includes a provision allowing the department to cease the issuance of the Albuquerque Isotopes special registration plates if, starting July 1, 2031, the number of plates issued and renewed falls below 50% of the average annual issuance from 2026 to 2031. This measure ensures that the program remains viable and responsive to demand.