All Roll Calls
Yes: 258 • No: 36
MontanaHB 84969th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)HouseWALLET
Provide for special motorcycle plates promoting motorcycle safety
Sponsored By: Joshua Seckinger (Democrat)
Became Law
Motor VehiclesTransportationAppropriationsRevenue, StateRule Making
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Plate donations fund safety training grants
Starting January 1, 2026, the $20 donation from each special plate goes into a state account. The Department of Transportation uses this money for grants to Montana nonprofits that teach motorcycle safety and awareness. The account is automatically appropriated, so DOT can spend the donated money for these grants. DOT sets the rules for which Montana-based nonprofits qualify.
New motorcycle safety plates for riders
Beginning January 1, 2026, you can choose a new black special plate for your Montana motorcycle or quadricycle. You must be a Montana resident, and the vehicle must be titled and registered in the state. You pay a one-time $30 at issuance: $5 county administrative fee, $5 license plate fee, and a $20 donation. The county keeps $5, and the state deposits $5 in the general fund and $20 in a special account for safety grants. The plate design recognizes Montana nonprofits that promote rider safety and awareness.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Joshua Seckinger
Democrat • House
Cosponsors
Jennifer Lynch
Democrat • House
Russ Tempel
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/22/2025
Do Concur
Yes: 36 • No: 14
House vote • 4/18/2025
Do Concur
Yes: 33 • No: 14
House vote • 4/5/2025
Do Pass
Yes: 93 • No: 5
House vote • 4/4/2025
Do Pass
Yes: 96 • No: 3
Actions Timeline
Chapter Number Assigned
5/19/2025HouseSigned by Governor
5/13/2025HouseTransmitted to Governor
5/7/2025HouseSigned by President
5/6/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
5/2/2025HouseReturned from Enrolling
4/27/2025HouseSent to Enrolling
4/22/2025House3rd Reading Concurred
4/22/2025Senate2nd Reading Concurred
4/18/2025SenateCommittee Report--Bill Concurred
4/12/2025SenateCommittee Executive Action--Bill Concurred
4/11/2025SenateHearing
4/8/2025SenateHearing
4/7/2025SenateReferred to Committee
4/7/2025SenateFirst Reading
4/7/2025SenateTransmitted to Senate
4/5/2025House3rd Reading Passed
4/5/2025House2nd Reading Passed
4/4/2025HouseRevised Fiscal Note Printed
4/3/2025HouseRevised Fiscal Note Signed
4/3/2025HouseRevised Fiscal Note Received
4/2/2025HouseCommittee Report--Bill Passed
4/1/2025HouseCommittee Executive Action--Bill Passed
4/1/2025HouseHearing
3/31/2025HouseRereferred to Committee
3/31/2025House
Bill Text
Enrolled
4/23/2025
As Amended (Version 2)
3/29/2025
Introduced
3/20/2025