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Yes: 99 • No: 1
IdahoH 02042025 regular legislative sessionHouseWALLET
MOTOR VEHICLES – Amends and adds to existing law to establish a World Famous Idaho Potatoes black license plate and a World Famous Idaho Potatoes white license plate.
Sponsored By: TRANSPORTATION AND DEFENSE COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
MOTOR VEHICLES
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
State plate sponsors face fewer requirements
Sponsors of new plates benefiting Idaho or its agencies need not certify that proceeds go to the highway distribution account. This exemption includes plates benefiting Idaho colleges and universities. Plates benefiting Idaho or its agencies are also exempt from annual sponsor reports. Their sales are not discontinued for missing those reports.
Drivers get potato plates with fees
Beginning July 1, 2025, owners of eligible Idaho-registered vehicles can apply for black-and-white World Famous Idaho Potatoes plates. Department approval is required, and vehicles with a registered maximum gross weight above 26,000 pounds are excluded. The plates cost $70 initially and $50 each year to renew, plus regular registration fees. The State Highway Account receives $45 initially and $35 per renewal; the Idaho Potato Commission receives $25 and $15. Sample plates cost $30 each, with $10 going to the highway account and $20 to the commission. Personalizing a sample plate costs nothing extra.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
TRANSPORTATION AND DEFENSE COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Van T. Burtenshaw
Republican • Senate
Douglas T. Pickett
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/13/2025
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 30 • No: 1
House vote • 2/21/2025
House Floor Vote
Yes: 69 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Reported Signed by Governor on March 19, 2025 Session Law Chapter 109 Effective: 07/01/2025
3/20/2025Delivered to Governor at 11:33 a.m. on March 18, 2025
3/19/2025Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
3/18/2025SenateSigned by President; returned to House
3/17/2025SenateReceived from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
3/17/2025SenateReported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
3/17/2025HouseReturned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling
3/14/2025HouseRead third time in full – PASSED - 30-1-4
3/13/2025SenateRead second time; filed for Third Reading
3/10/2025SenateReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
3/7/2025SenateIntroduced, read first time; referred to: Transportation
2/24/2025SenateReceived from the House passed; filed for first reading
2/24/2025SenateRead Third Time in Full – PASSED - 69-0-1
2/21/2025HouseRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
2/20/2025HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
2/19/2025HouseReported Printed and Referred to Transportation & Defense
2/12/2025HouseIntroduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
2/11/2025House
Bill Text
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