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Yes: 83 • No: 19
IdahoH 02352025 regular legislative sessionHouseWALLET
TRANSPORTATION – Amends and adds to existing law to establish An Appeal to Heaven license plates.
Sponsored By: WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
TRANSPORTATION
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Idaho adds paid Appeal to Heaven plates
Beginning January 1, 2026, eligible Idaho vehicle owners can get optional An Appeal to Heaven plates with Transportation Department approval. Vehicles with a registered maximum gross weight over 26,000 pounds are excluded. The plates cost $35 initially and $25 at each annual renewal, in addition to regular registration fees. Personalization adds no fee; sample plates cost $15 and cannot be personalized. The design follows the 1968 postal stamp honoring George Washington’s cruisers flag, with a tree and “AN APPEAL TO HEAVEN.” Moving plates to another vehicle requires transfer fees and new registration. Program fees go to the state highway account for plate design and administration.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Phil Hart
Republican • Senate
Josh Tanner
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/24/2025
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 26 • No: 8
House vote • 2/28/2025
House Floor Vote
Yes: 57 • No: 11
Actions Timeline
Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2025 Session Law Chapter 172 Effective: 07/01/2025
3/27/2025Delivered to Governor at 4:04 p.m. on March 25, 2025
3/26/2025Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
3/25/2025SenateSigned by President; returned to House
3/25/2025SenateReceived from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
3/25/2025SenateReported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
3/24/2025HouseReturned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling
3/24/2025HouseRead third time in full – PASSED - 26-8-1
3/24/2025SenateRetained on calendar
3/21/2025SenateRetained on calendar
3/20/2025SenateRetained on calendar
3/19/2025SenateRetained on calendar
3/18/2025SenateRetained on calendar
3/17/2025SenateRetained on calendar
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
3/3/2025SenateReceived from the House passed; filed for first reading
3/3/2025SenateRead Third Time in Full – PASSED - 57-11-2
2/28/2025HouseU.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
2/27/2025HouseRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
2/26/2025HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
2/25/2025HouseReported Printed and Referred to Transportation & Defense
2/17/2025HouseIntroduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
2/14/2025House
Bill Text
Bill Text
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