HB 4068 — special plate; elk and wildlife

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The bill establishes special elk and wildlife license plates and creates a dedicated fund for their administration and related wildlife programs.

• Section 28-2403

  28-2470.39 → 28-2470.40

  Updates the range of special plate sections to include the new elk and wildlife special plates.

• Title 28, chapter 7, article 12

  28-2470.40. Elk and other wildlife special plates; fund A. IF, BY DECEMBER 31, 2026, A PERSON PAYS $32,000 TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS SECTION, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ISSUE ELK AND OTHER WILDLIFE SPECIAL PLATES. THE PERSON THAT PROVIDES THE $32,000 SHALL DESIGN THE ELK AND OTHER WILDLIFE SPECIAL PLATES. THE DESIGN AND COLOR OF THE ELK AND OTHER WILDLIFE SPECIAL PLATES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE DEPARTMENT. THE DIRECTOR MAY ALLOW A REQUEST FOR ELK AND OTHER WILDLIFE SPECIAL PLATES TO BE COMBINED WITH A REQUEST FOR PERSONALIZED SPECIAL PLATES. IF THE DIRECTOR ALLOWS SUCH A COMBINATION, THE REQUEST SHALL BE IN A FORM PRESCRIBED BY THE DIRECTOR AND IS SUBJECT TO THE FEES FOR THE PERSONALIZED SPECIAL PLATES IN ADDITION TO THE FEES REQUIRED FOR THE ELK AND OTHER WILDLIFE SPECIAL PLATES.

  Creates a new section that establishes a special plate for elk and wildlife, contingent on funding.

• Title 28, chapter 7, article 12

  B. OF THE $25 FEE REQUIRED BY SECTION 28-2402 FOR THE ORIGINAL SPECIAL PLATES AND FOR THE RENEWAL OF THE SPECIAL PLATES, $8 IS A SPECIAL PLATE ADMINISTRATION FEE AND $17 IS AN ANNUAL DONATION.

  Specifies the fee structure for the elk and other wildlife special plates.

• Title 28, chapter 7, article 12

  C. THE DEPARTMENT SHALL DEPOSIT, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 35-146 AND 35-147, ALL SPECIAL PLATE ADMINISTRATION FEES IN THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 28-6991 AND SHALL TRANSMIT ALL DONATIONS COLLECTED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION TO THE ELK AND OTHER WILDLIFE SPECIAL PLATE FUND ESTABLISHED BY THIS SECTION.

  Ensures that fees and donations from elk and wildlife plate sales support designated funds.

• Title 28, chapter 7, article 12

  D. THE ELK AND OTHER WILDLIFE SPECIAL PLATE FUND IS ESTABLISHED CONSISTING OF MONIES DEPOSITED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION. THE DIRECTOR SHALL ADMINISTER THE FUND. THE FIRST $32,000 IN THE FUND SHALL BE REIMBURSED TO THE PERSON THAT PAID THE IMPLEMENTATION FEE TO THE DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION A OF THIS SECTION. NOT MORE THAN TEN PERCENT OF THE MONIES DEPOSITED IN THE FUND ANNUALLY SHALL BE USED FOR THE COST OF ADMINISTERING THE FUND. MONIES IN THE FUND ARE CONTINUOUSLY APPROPRIATED.

  Creates a dedicated fund for the elk and wildlife special plates that allocates funds for administrative costs and ensures reimbursement for initial funding.

• Title 28, chapter 7, article 12

  E. THE DIRECTOR SHALL ANNUALLY ALLOCATE MONIES FROM THE FUND TO AN ENTITY THAT IS QUALIFIED UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE CODE FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES. THE ENTITY MUST: 1. ENGAGE WITH VOLUNTEERS AND CONTRACTORS TO MAINTAIN AND RESTORE HABITAT AND WILDLIFE WATER PROJECTS ACROSS THIS STATE. 2. COORDINATE AND MANAGE YOUTH PROGRAMS, INCLUDING CONSERVATION, HUNTING AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. 3. FACILITATE BIG GAME AND OTHER OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES FOR ARIZONA'S WOUNDED VETERANS. 4. CONDUCT OUTREACH AND CULTIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO PROMOTE AND ADVOCATE FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION REGARDING WILDLIFE POLICIES, BIOLOGY-BASED HABITAT MANAGEMENT AND LAND STEWARDSHIP.

  Defines how revenues from the fund will be allocated to support wildlife-related activities and programs.

Action History

1. February 11, 2026

   House Second Reading

2. February 10, 2026

   House First Reading.

Sponsors

• Leo Biasiucci · Cosponsor
• Joseph Chaplik · Primary

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