This bill amends Section 49-402 of the Idaho Code to establish new fees for motor vehicle registration and introduces a new section, 49-417G, which allows for the issuance of special white and black license plates. The annual registration fees for various vehicle types are specified, with a new initial program fee of $70 and an annual fee of $50 for the special plates. Additionally, the bill stipulates that $5 from each fee will go to the state highway account, while the majority of the fees will be directed to the Idaho law enforcement fund.

The new white and black license plates will be available starting July 1, 2026, for vehicles registered under the provisions of Section 49-402, with certain exceptions for vehicles over 26,000 pounds. The design of the plates will feature a white background with black characters, and the program will be exempt from certain existing requirements. The bill also allows for the transfer of these special plates to another vehicle upon payment of transfer fees. An emergency clause is included, making the act effective immediately upon the specified date.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 49-402