ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fifty-fifth Legislature First Regular Session
	Senate: TAT DP 8-0-1-0 | 3^rd Read 27-2-1-0 House: TRANS DP 11-0-0-1 | 3^rd Read 43-17-0-0

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SB 1143: veterans of overseas conflicts plates

Sponsor:  Senator Rogers, LD 6

Transmitted to the Governor

Overview

Establishes the Veterans of Overseas Conflicts Special 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). Of the $25 special plate fee, $8 is an administrative fee and $17 is an annual donation to a specified organization.

Special plates are established through statutory authority and require a standard $32,000 implementation fee from an organization.

Provisions

1. Directs ADOT to issue a Veterans of Overseas Conflicts Special Plate if by December 31, 2021 a person pays $32,000 for implementation. (Sec. 3)

2. Requires the person that provides the $32,000 to design the special plate, subject to approval by ADOT. (Sec. 3)

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

4. Establishes the Veterans of Overseas Conflicts Special Plate Fund (Fund) administered by ADOT. (Sec. 3)

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

6. Requires that the $8 administrative 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 conflicts;

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 the monies allocated to train and pay persons throughout Arizona where needed 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, 4-6)

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