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HB 2214

special plate; skin cancer prevention

57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Introduced by Teresa Martinez

Arizona creates skin cancer prevention specialty license plate to fund awareness and education programs through plate sales revenue.

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Bill Summary · HB 2214

Legislative bill overview

HB 2214 creates a new special license plate in Arizona dedicated to skin cancer prevention awareness and education. The bill would generate revenue through plate sales, with proceeds directed toward skin cancer prevention initiatives and public awareness campaigns.

Why is this important

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and Arizona has particularly high rates due to intense sun exposure. Dedicating a revenue-generating plate to this cause could fund prevention education and early detection programs while raising public awareness through visible vehicle registration.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue allocation uncertainty: The bill's effectiveness depends on how much revenue is actually generated and whether it's sufficient to create meaningful prevention programs
  • Plate sales viability: Success relies on public interest in purchasing specialty plates; low adoption rates could limit funding for stated purposes
  • Administrative costs: The Department of Motor Vehicles must implement the program; unclear whether administrative overhead reduces the net benefit to prevention initiatives

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

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