SB 1274: special plate; police foundation - Arizona

Senate Engrossed Version (03/17/2026) → Chaptered Version · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was completely rewritten to shift its focus from regulating special license plates to regulating timeshare sales. The original text regarding police foundation plates and vehicle registration fees was entirely removed and replaced with new statutes defining timeshare terms, licensing requirements for timeshare salespersons, and specific examination rules.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from vehicle registration and special plates to exclusively covering timeshare sales, definitions, and licensing.

SCOPE

All provisions regarding special license plates, police foundation funds, and vehicle registration fees were deleted.

DEFINITION

New definitions were added for 'timeshare', 'timeshare salesperson', 'timeshare property', and related terms to clarify the industry scope.

REQUIREMENT

New requirements were established for a separate timeshare salesperson license, including specific examination preparation courses and a 30-day certificate of convenience option.

ELIGIBILITY

Eligibility criteria for real estate brokers were modified to explicitly include timeshare activities and allow one license to cover multiple categories.

TIMELINE

The effective date for the new timeshare regulations was set for June 30, 2027.

House Engrossed Version (04/28/2026) → Senate Engrossed Version (03/17/2026) · 5 edits · Jun 11, 2026

MODERATE

This bill completely pivots from regulating real estate and timeshare sales to establishing a new program for police foundation license plates. The legislation removes all references to real estate licensing, definitions, and education requirements, replacing them with a mechanism to fund police departments through special plates.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted entirely from the real estate and cemetery industries to vehicle registration and law enforcement funding.

SCOPE

All sections regarding real estate broker/salesperson licensing, definitions, education requirements, and timeshare regulations were deleted.

FISCAL

A new fund was created to support police departments for capital needs, crisis assistance, and community engagement programs.

ELIGIBILITY

A new special plate program was introduced where the first 32,000 plates are free for the requester, but subsequent plates require a $25 fee with an $8 administration fee and a $17 annual donation.

REQUIREMENT

The requester of the initial 32,000 police foundation plates must pay a $32,000 implementation fee to the Department of Transportation by December 31, 2026, and design the plates subject to approval.

DEFINITION

The definition of 'highway user revenues' was updated to include special plate administration fees and donations collected under this new police foundation program.

Introduced Version → House Engrossed Version (04/28/2026) · 6 edits · Jun 11, 2026

MODERATE

This bill completely changes the subject matter from regulating police foundation license plates to regulating timeshare sales. It establishes a new, separate license category specifically for timeshare salespersons, creating distinct definitions, experience requirements, and examination rules for this role. The legislation also updates general definitions to include timeshare-related terms and clarifies that real estate brokers can engage in timeshare activities without needing a separate license.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted entirely from vehicle registration and special plates to real estate and timeshare sales licensing.

SCOPE

All provisions regarding special license plates for police foundations and related vehicle registration fees were removed.

DEFINITION

New definitions were added for 'timeshare', 'timeshare salesperson', and 'timeshare property' to clarify what constitutes a timeshare transaction.

ELIGIBILITY

A new license category for 'timeshare salesperson' was created, allowing individuals to sell timeshare interests under the supervision of a licensed real estate broker.

REQUIREMENT

New examination and experience requirements were established specifically for timeshare salesperson licenses, including a 30-day certificate of convenience option for developers.

General broker and salesperson definitions were updated to explicitly include timeshare activities, ensuring they fall under existing regulatory oversight.

TIMELINE

The act is set to become effective on June 30, 2027.

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