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Yes: 94 • No: 3
IdahoS 11532025 regular legislative sessionSenateWALLET
TRANSPORTATION – Amends and adds to existing law to establish a USS Idaho SSN 799 Commemorative License Plate.
Sponsored By: JUDICIARY AND RULES COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
TRANSPORTATION
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Idaho drivers get optional submarine-themed license plates
Beginning January 1, 2026, Idaho vehicle owners can apply for optional USS Idaho SSN 799 commemorative plates. Vehicles must qualify for special plates, meet department approval rules, and have a registered maximum gross weight of 26,000 pounds or less. Owners pay $35 initially and $25 each later year, in addition to regular registration fees. Sample plates cost $15 each, with no personalization fee. Owners can transfer these plates to another vehicle only when buying new registration and paying transfer fees.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
JUDICIARY AND RULES COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Ted Hill
Republican • House
James W. “Jim” Woodward
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/28/2025
House Floor Vote
Yes: 63 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/12/2025
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 31 • No: 3
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor on 04/02/25 Session Law Chapter 271 Effective: 07/01/2025
4/3/2025Reported delivered to Governor at 4:40 p.m. on 04/01/25
4/2/2025Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Governor
4/1/2025Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate
4/1/2025HouseReported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of Speaker
3/31/2025SenateReturned From House Passed; referred to enrolling
3/31/2025SenateRead Third Time in Full – PASSED - 63-0-7
3/28/2025HouseRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
3/27/2025HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
3/26/2025HouseRead First Time, Referred to Transportation & Defense
3/13/2025HouseReceived from the Senate, Filed for First Reading
3/13/2025HouseRead third time in full – PASSED - 31-3-1
3/12/2025SenateRetained on calendar
3/11/2025SenateRead second time; filed for Third Reading
3/10/2025SenateReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
3/7/2025SenateReported Printed; referred to Transportation
3/4/2025SenateIntroduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
3/3/2025Senate
Bill Text
Bill Text
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