ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HB 2027: alternative fuel special plates; veterans

PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Friese, LD 9

BILL STATUS: Transportation & Infrastructure

Abstract

Relating to alternative fuel stickers.

Provisions

1. Allows ADOT to issue alternative fuel vehicle stickers to vehicle owners with the veteran special plates, if eligible, so they may receive the benefits of both. (Sec. 1)

Current Law

ADOT must issue or renew special plates in lieu of the regular license plates under specified

conditions and procedures (A.R.S. §28-2403). A $25 fee is required upon registration and renewal of special plates, and a $12 fee is required for a transfer of special plates (A.R.S. §28-2402). Veterans and their immediate family who prove their status may receive a veteran special plate from ADOT. Of the $25 fee for the special plate, $8 is a special plate administration fee and the remaining $17 is used as a veteran special plate annual donation (A.R.S. §28-2414).

ADOT may issue special, identifying license plates to vehicle owners whose cars are modified or manufactured to solely run on alternative fuel. If a vehicle already has a qualifying license plate, then they may receive a special alternative fuel tag, instead of replacing their special plates (A.R.S. §28-2416). Qualifying plates include:

1. Amateur radio operator special plates (A.R.S. §28-2407);

2. Special plates for hearing impaired persons (A.R.S. §28-2408);

3. Environmental special plates (A.R.S. §28-2413); and

4. Farm vehicle license plates (A.R.S. §28-2514).

A vehicle with an alternative fuel special plate or sticker is permitted to park in a carpool only space and drive in the HOV lane at any time without penalty (A.R.S. §§ 28-877, 2416).

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Fifty-third Legislature                  HB 2027

Second Regular Session                               Version 1: Transportation & Infrastructure

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