HB 2442 Summary

• Authorizes the department of transportation to issue community services special plates if $32,000 is paid by December 31, 2019 for implementation costs.

• Establishes a $25 annual fee for community services special plates ($8 for administration to the state highway fund, $17 as donation to a dedicated fund).

• Creates the community services special plate fund to receive donations, with the first $32,000 reimbursing the person who paid implementation costs and up to 10% annually for fund administration.

• Allocates remaining fund monies to a qualified charitable organization located in an incorporated community with fewer than 500 residents at 7,000+ feet elevation that promotes economic development, solicits grants for public facilities, and sponsors tourism and fire prevention events.

• Amends Arizona statutes sections 28-2351, 28-2403, 28-6501, 28-6991, and 28-6993 to incorporate the new special plate section and related fund mechanisms.