HB2354 Summary: Science Education Special Plates

• Authorizes the Arizona Department of Transportation to issue science education special plates if a person pays $32,000 for implementation by December 31, 2017, with design subject to department approval.

• Establishes a science education special plate fund to receive donations from special plate fees, with the first $32,000 reimbursed to the implementation cost payer and up to 10% of annual deposits used for administration.

• Requires annual allocation of fund monies (excluding administrative fees) to a qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organization headquartered in Arizona that has operated for over 30 consecutive years and delivers informal science education as its primary purpose.

• Sets special plate fees at $25 total ($8 administration fee to state highway fund, $17 annual donation to science education fund) for both original issuance and renewal.

• Allows science education special plates to be combined with personalized special plates at the combined fees.