This bill amends Sections 49-432 and 49-443B of the Idaho Code, focusing on temporary vehicle registration permits and license plates for state vehicles and taxing districts. The amendments to Section 49-432 introduce a new provision that allows for the issuance of temporary permits for vehicles to be moved on public highways, with specific fees outlined for different types of permits, including a 120-hour permit and a 30-day unladen weight permit. Additionally, the bill specifies that permits must be purchased prior to the movement of the vehicle and clarifies that they are only available for vehicles that are currently registered in Idaho. The number of permits issued per vehicle is limited to three per calendar year, with exceptions for certain vehicle types.

In Section 49-443B, the bill revises the rules regarding license plates for state vehicles and those belonging to taxing districts, establishing that these plates will be valid for ten years and must remain on the vehicle until transferred or canceled. The bill also removes the requirement for vehicles with non-compliant plates to be reregistered within a specified timeframe and introduces designators to identify the agency or entity associated with the vehicle. Personalized or specialty license plates are exempt from these new designator requirements. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 49-432, 49-443B