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HB 2719

special plate; community college success

57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Introduced by Anna Abeytia and 18 co-sponsors

Arizona authorizes a special community college license plate to generate dedicated revenue for community college student success and educational programs.

House First Reading.
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Bill Summary · HB 2719

Legislative bill overview

HB 2719 authorizes the creation of a special license plate in Arizona that benefits community college students and programs. The bill appears designed to generate revenue for community college success initiatives through the sale of these specialized plates, with proceeds supporting educational outcomes.

Why is this important

Community colleges serve a critical role in workforce development and educational accessibility, particularly for lower-income students. Special plate programs can generate dedicated funding streams for institutions that typically operate on tight budgets, potentially supporting scholarships, infrastructure, or student support services without general tax increases.

Potential points of contention

  • Unclear revenue allocation: Without seeing the specific bill language, it's uncertain how revenues will be distributed among Arizona's community colleges or what programs receive priority funding
  • Voluntary participation concerns: Special plates rely on voluntary consumer purchases; actual revenue generation may fall short of projections, creating implementation challenges
  • Administrative costs: The program's administrative overhead (design, production, marketing) could significantly reduce the percentage of revenue actually reaching educational programs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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