ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fifty-fourth Legislature Second Regular Session
	Senate: TPS DP 8-0-0-0 | 3^rd Read 28-1-1-0 House: TRANS DP 5-3-1-0

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SB 1225: youth music and art plates

Sponsor:  Senator Brophy McGee, LD 28

Caucus & COW

Overview

Establishes the Youth Music and Art 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 the Youth Music and Art 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 Youth Music and Art Plate, subject to approval by ADOT. (Sec. 3)

3. Allows ADOT to combine requests for the Youth Music and Art Plate and a personalized special plate, in a form prescribed by ADOT and subject to fees for both plates. (Sec. 3)

4. Establishes the Youth Music and Art 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, to a charitable organization that:

a) Is located in Arizona;

b) Has been in existence since 1995;

c) Has a mission to inspire persons who are at least 12 years of age and under 21 years of age to grow through music, dance and art;

d) Provides an inclusive, welcoming and safe place for teenagers to explore and discover their creativity and give them the hope they need to change their lives;

e) Fosters a support system, facility and classes in the arts and entertainment to impact the lives of young persons and shape their futures for the better; and

f) Uniquely provides classes, lessons, mentorships and guidance from various accomplished members and celebrities in the arts fields. (Sec. 3)

11. 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)

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

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