HB2031 Summary

• Authorizes the Arizona Department of Transportation to issue education and community enrichment special license plates if $32,000 is paid by December 31, 2021 for implementation costs.

• Establishes a $25 fee for education and community enrichment plates, split into $8 for special plate administration (deposited to state highway fund) and $17 annual donation (deposited to new education and community enrichment special plate fund).

• Creates the education and community enrichment special plate fund to receive donations, with the first $32,000 reimbursed to the implementer and up to 10% annually used for administration costs.

• Requires fund monies be allocated annually to a state-headquartered charitable organization with 501(c)(3) status that provides scholarships, STEM grants, robotics programs, project graduation grants, and education-related funding to schools and nonprofits.

• Allows personalized special plates to be combined with education and community enrichment plates if approved by the director, subject to additional personalized plate fees.