HB 2375 Summary

• Establishes "empowering today's youth" special license plates contingent on a private entity paying $32,000 to the department by December 31, 2021 for implementation costs.

• Sets fees of $25 for original and renewal special plates, allocating $8 to a state highway fund administration fee and $17 as an annual donation to a new dedicated fund.

• Creates the empowering today's youth special plate fund to receive donations, with the first $32,000 reimbursing the implementation cost and up to 10% annually used for fund administration.

• Directs the director to allocate remaining fund monies to a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation supporting youth development programs in agriculture, STEM, civic engagement, and healthy living through a land grant university system organization.

• Amends Arizona Revised Statutes sections 28-2351, 28-2403, 28-6501, 28-6991, and 28-6993 to incorporate the new special plate category into existing license plate and highway fund provisions.