HB 2100 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - First Regular Session

made in Arizona special plates

HB 2100 creates "Made in Arizona" special license plates, allowing individuals or entities to pay $32,000 to the Arizona Department of Transportation to design and issue these plates. The bill specifies that plate designs must be approved by the department, and the $32,000 payment covers implementation costs. It also allows combining this plate type with personalized or low-emission vehicle plates, with an additional $25 fee per plate (including $17 as an annual donation to the state). This option directly affects Arizona vehicle owners who choose to pay for the special plate design and associated fees.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

House Passage

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 10, 2025 Last action Mar 11, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced Version → House Engrossed Version · 7 edits · Mar 4, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was amended to change its subject matter from special license plates for vehicles to watercraft registration requirements for nonresidents. The original text establishing special plate design and issuance rules was removed, while new provisions requiring nonresident watercraft owners to register, pay fees, and maintain proof of insurance were added.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from regulating vehicle license plates to regulating watercraft registration for nonresidents.

SCOPE

Removed all provisions related to special license plates for vehicles, including design requirements, color standards, and issuance procedures.

Changed the referenced Arizona Revised Statutes section from 28-2351 and 28-2403 (vehicle plates) to 5-326 (watercraft registration).

REQUIREMENT

Added requirements for nonresident watercraft owners to register and number watercraft before use on state waterways.

Added requirement for nonresident watercraft owners to pay an additional boating safety infrastructure fee.

Added requirement for nonresident watercraft owners to carry and display proof of payment of the fee.

Added requirement for nonresident watercraft owners to provide proof of insurance in the state.

Added specific requirements for nonresident owners entering into rental agreements with third parties for watercraft.

Floor votes · House Mar 4, 2025

How they voted

35–23

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 60

Mar 4, 2025

D Democratic27

18 Yea 8 Nay 1

66% Yea

R Republican33

17 Yea 15 Nay 1

51% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Mar 4, 2025

Lower · Passed

PASSED

lower

Feb 27, 2025

Lower · Passed

DPA

lower

Feb 19, 2025

Lower · Passed

DPA/SE

lower

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor