The proposed bill aims to establish a new type of license plate in South Dakota, known as the solid background license plate. Eligible motor vehicle owners must be residents of the state, possess a South Dakota driver license, and comply with all vehicle registration laws. The solid background plates can only be issued upon proof of payment of current registration fees and are limited to certain vehicle types, including automobiles, pickup trucks, vans, and motorcycles. The bill outlines that these plates must be displayed according to existing regulations and mandates annual renewal in line with current laws.

Additionally, the bill sets the fee for the solid background license plates at $100 for both initial issuance and annual renewal, with specific allocations of the fees: $25 to the license plate special revenue fund and $75 to the state highway fund. The Department of Revenue is tasked with designing the plates, which will be available in solid black with white letters or solid white with black letters. Owners will have the option to personalize their plates for an extra fee, and the bill also allows for the transfer and replacement of these plates similar to existing emblem specialty plates.