House Bill No. [insert bill number] proposes the establishment of special motorcycle license plates aimed at promoting motorcycle safety and awareness in Montana. The bill outlines that residents who own a motorcycle or quadricycle can obtain these special plates by paying a total fee that includes a $5 administrative fee, a $5 license plate fee, and a $20 donation fee. The proceeds from these fees will be directed to the Department of Transportation, which will use the funds to provide grants to nonprofit organizations focused on motorcycle safety and awareness. The bill also includes provisions for the design of the plates, which will feature a black background and a design recognizing Montana-based nonprofit organizations.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 17-7-502 of the Montana Code Annotated to statutorily appropriate the proceeds from the special motorcycle license plate fees to the Department of Transportation, replacing previous references to the Department of Justice. The bill includes a codification instruction to integrate the new section into Title 61, chapter 3, part 4 of the Montana Code, and specifies that the act will take effect on January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 17-7-502
HB0849_1(1): 17-7-502
HB0849_1(2): 17-7-502
HB0849_1(3): 17-7-502
HB0849_1(4): 17-7-502
HB0849_1(5): 17-7-502
HB0849_1(6): 17-7-502
HB0849_1(7): 17-7-502
HB0849_1: 17-7-502
HB0849_2(1): 17-7-502
HB0849_2(2): 17-7-502
HB0849_2(3): 17-7-502
HB0849_2(4): 17-7-502
HB0849_2(5): 17-7-502
HB0849_2(6): 17-7-502
HB0849_2: 17-7-502