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SB 1401

special plate; golf tournament charity

57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Introduced by Kevin Payne

Arizona creates a golf tournament charity license plate to generate revenue for golf-related charitable organizations through premium registration fees.

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Bill Summary · SB 1401

Legislative bill overview

SB 1401 authorizes Arizona to create a special license plate design featuring golf tournament charity branding. The plate would generate revenue through higher registration fees, with proceeds directed to designated charitable organizations supporting golf-related charitable causes.

Why is this important

Special license plates are a common fundraising mechanism that allow states to support specific causes while drivers voluntarily identify with those causes. This bill represents a modest revenue stream for golf charities while potentially increasing awareness of charitable giving through visible plate displays on vehicles.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue allocation clarity: The bill's specific language on which charities receive funds and how much each receives may be unclear, raising questions about equitable distribution and oversight
  • Market saturation: Arizona already offers numerous special plates; adding another may dilute individual plate sales and charitable revenue if driver demand is finite
  • Administrative costs: The expenses of designing, producing, and marketing a new plate type could consume a significant portion of early revenue, reducing net charitable benefits

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

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