license plate; Grand Canyon preservation

HB 2274 creates a new "Grand Canyon preservation special plate" program for Arizona vehicle owners. To obtain these plates, individuals must pay a one-time $32,000 fee to the state for plate design approval, plus an annual $25 special plate fee (with $17 of that fee directed to a dedicated Grand Canyon preservation fund). The bill establishes that the $17 annual donation, collected from all buyers of this special plate, will fund conservation efforts for the Grand Canyon. This directly affects Arizona residents who choose to purchase these custom plates, while the preservation fund benefits Grand Canyon conservation projects.