special plate; astronomy center

This bill creates a new "Astronomy Center" special license plate option for Arizona vehicle owners. To qualify, an individual or entity must pay $32,000 to the state department by December 2026 to design the plate (subject to department approval), with the option to combine it with personalized plates. Vehicle owners purchasing the plate pay a $25 fee per plate, $17 of which is donated annually to the Astronomy Center Special Plate Fund. The remaining $8 covers administration costs, deposited into the state highway fund. This directly affects owners who choose this plate and funds the astronomy center through donations.