ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fifty-fourth Legislature Second Regular Session
	Senate: TPS DP 7-0-1-0 | 3^rd Read 28-1-1-0

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SB 1115: veterans of overseas conflicts plates

Sponsor:  Senator Borrelli, LD 5

Committee on Transportation

Overview

Establishes the Veterans of Overseas Conflict Plate and Fund.

History

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 28-2351, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is required to provide every vehicle owner one license plate for every vehicle registered upon application and on payment of prescribed fees.

In accordance with A.R.S. § 28-2403, special plates may be issued by ADOT in lieu of the regular license plate, upon application. An initial and annual renewal fee of $25 is required for the special plate in addition to the vehicle registration fees, with outlined exceptions (A.R.S. § 28-2402). There currently are 90 special plate variations that include the First Responder Plate, Arizona Cardinals Plate and Arizona Agriculture Plate.

Provisions

1. Directs ADOT to issue a Veterans of Overseas Conflict Plate if, by December 31, 2020, a person pays $32,000 for implementation. (Sec. 3)

2. Requires the person that provides the $32,000 to design the Veterans of Overseas Conflict Plate, subject to approval by ADOT. (Sec. 3)

3. Allows ADOT to combine requests for a Veterans of Overseas Conflict Plate and a personalized special plate, in a form prescribed by ADOT and subject to fees for both plates. (Sec. 3)

4. Establishes the Veterans of Overseas Conflict Plate Fund (Fund) to be administered by ADOT. (Sec. 3)

5. Requires that, of the $25 fee required to obtain and renew a special plate, $8 is an administrative fee and $17 is an annual donation. (Sec. 3)

6. Requires that the $8 administration fee be deposited into the State Highway Fund and the $17 annual donation be deposited into the Fund. (Sec. 3)

7. Requires that the first $32,000 in the Fund be reimbursed to the person who paid the implementation fee. (Sec. 3)

8. Requires that no more than 10% of the monies annually deposited in the Fund be used to administer the Fund. (Sec. 3)

9. States that monies in the Fund are continuously appropriated. (Sec. 3)

10. Requires ADOT to annually allocate monies from the Fund, excluding administrative fees, to a charitable organization that:

a) Is located in Arizona;

b) Has a mission to:

i. Foster camaraderie among U.S. veterans of overseas conflict;

ii. Serve veterans, the military and the community; and

iii. Advocate on behalf of all veterans;

c) Has a vision to ensure that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones make on behalf of the United States;

d) Has the following core values:

i. Always put the interest of the entity's members first;

ii. Treat donors as partners in the entity's cause;

iii. Promote patriotism;

iv. Honor military service;

v. Ensure the care of veterans and their families;

vi. Serve the entity's communities;

vii. Promote a positive image of veterans of foreign wars; and

viii. Respect the diversity of veteran opinions. (Sec. 3)

11. Requires the charitable organization to use monies allocated only to train and pay persons throughout Arizona to process veterans claims for service-connected disabilities and illnesses. (Sec. 3) 

12. Directs the state treasurer, on notice of ADOT, to invest and divest money in the Fund.

a) Requires monies earned from investments to be credited to the Fund. (Sec. 3)

13. Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1-2, 4-8)

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