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SB 1311

west valley charity specialty plates

57th Legislature - First Regular Session Introduced by Selina Bliss and 12 co-sponsors

Arizona authorizes West Valley Charity specialty license plates, directing a portion of registration fees to support the organization's community programs.

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Bill Summary · SB 1311

Legislative bill overview

SB 1311 authorizes the Arizona Department of Transportation to issue specialty license plates for the West Valley Charity organization. The plates would allow vehicle owners to display the organization's designation while a portion of registration fees would be directed to support the charity's initiatives.

Why is this important

Specialty plates generate dedicated funding streams for designated organizations while raising public awareness. This bill creates a specific revenue mechanism for West Valley Charity that could support local community programs without requiring general tax appropriations.

Potential points of contention

  • Selective charity preference: Creates government-endorsed fundraising advantage for one organization over others seeking similar plate programs
  • Administrative burden: ADOT must manage design, production, and fee distribution for another specialty plate variant
  • Revenue clarity: The percentage of fees directed to the charity and administrative costs aren't specified in available bill descriptions

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

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