The bill amends several sections of the Idaho Code concerning vehicle registration by removing outdated provisions and introducing new regulations aimed at streamlining the registration process. Key deletions include the removal of references to "registration stickers" in Section 49-202, "validation stickers" in Sections 49-411 and 49-434, and "rental car stickers" in Section 49-402E. The bill also eliminates the previous validation sticker numbering system and clarifies that the registration period will now be determined by the registration card rather than stickers. Additionally, it introduces a staggered registration system that allows for flexible registration periods throughout the calendar year, enhancing compliance and efficiency.

Moreover, the bill establishes new provisions for utility trailers, allowing for registration periods of one, five, or ten years with corresponding fees. It modifies the registration process for rental fleets, enabling rental companies to obtain a special registration card valid for the life of the vehicle in their fleet. The bill also sets fees for special license plate programs and clarifies that registration fees for repossession and wrecker plates will follow the staggered registration system. Other changes include extending the validity of license plates to ten years, allowing for the transfer of license plates under certain conditions, and providing for electronic copies of registration cards. These amendments are set to take effect on July 1, 2026, following the declaration of an emergency.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 49-202, 49-402, 49-402A, 49-402E, 49-411, 49-412, 49-428, 49-434, 49-443