Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateArizonaEnacted
SB 1274: special plate; police foundation
David Gowan
SB 1274 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jun 22, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
55OUT OF 100
Score:55/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 10/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
This bill authorizes the creation and issuance of a special-interest license plate designed to support the Police Foundation.
Who is affected
Arizona vehicle owners who opt to purchase the special plate.
Requirements and enforcement
Purchasers must comply with standard vehicle registration requirements and pay any applicable fees associated with the special plate.
Costs and funding
Standard registration and plate fees; specific surcharges are not outlined in the provided text.
When it takes effect
Enacted on June 22, 2026.
Potential benefits
Provides a voluntary fundraising mechanism for the Police Foundation and allows vehicle owners to signify organizational support.
Risks and tradeoffs
Minimal administrative overhead and a lack of granular detail on foundation transparency or oversight.
What is still unknown
The specific revenue allocation, administrative costs to the state, and the exact financial vetting process for the Foundation remain unknown.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Creates a new revenue stream for the Police Foundation
- Encourages charitable participation through voluntary purchase
- Provides additional consumer choice in vehicle registration options
Risks
- Incurs administrative overhead for the Department of Transportation
- Risks plate proliferation beyond the capacity for efficient management
- Registration fees may act as a minor barrier for some users
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Supports non-profit police foundation missions
- Allows for public symbolic expression of support
- Provides a tangible mechanism for individual community contributions
Risks
- Benefits remain limited to specific, self-selecting supporters
- Risks public divisiveness regarding support for police-related entities
- Provides limited social impact for the general population
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
The effectiveness of the Foundation's use of funds is not addressed in the provided summary.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary abstract; full bill text not reviewed.
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by Governor
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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