This bill amends Section 49-420D of the Idaho Code to update the provisions regarding Appaloosa license plates. Key changes include the adjustment of the maximum gross weight limit for eligible vehicles from sixteen thousand (16,000) pounds to twenty-six thousand (26,000) pounds. Additionally, the bill modifies the allocation of fees collected from the issuance and renewal of these special plates. Specifically, it changes the recipient of a portion of the fees from the Appaloosa horse club to the Appaloosa museum and heritage center foundation, which will use the funds for education and programming related to horses in Idaho.

The bill also clarifies the process for transferring special plates to another vehicle and specifies that the design of the Appaloosa license plate must be approved by the Appaloosa museum and heritage center foundation. Furthermore, it establishes a fee structure for sample Appaloosa license plates, with a portion of the fee designated for the state highway account and the remainder for the foundation. The act declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 49-420D