SB 1157 Summary

• Creates "empowering today's youth" special license plates in Arizona, effective upon receipt of a $32,000 implementation fee from a sponsor by December 31, 2021.

• Establishes a $25 annual fee for the special plates, split into $8 for plate administration and $17 as a donation to support youth development programs.

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

• Directs fund monies to a qualified 501(c)(3) foundation supporting a land grant university youth development organization serving ages 5-18 across all 15 Arizona counties and at least 5 tribal nations, with focus on agriculture, STEM, civic engagement, and healthy living.

• Amends existing statutes to include the new special plate provisions in Arizona's vehicle registration and highway fund code sections.