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ID H0085

Bill

Status

Passed

4/12/2021

Primary Sponsor

Transportation and Defense Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Idaho Code Section 49-403A to allow Purple Heart recipients to register up to two (2) vehicles with Purple Heart license plates, instead of the previous restriction of one vehicle.

  • Amends Idaho Code Section 49-403C to allow Purple Heart recipients to register up to two (2) motorcycles with Purple Heart motorcycle license plates, instead of the previous restriction of one motorcycle.

  • Applies eligibility requirements to both vehicles and motorcycles, including proof of Purple Heart award via DD214 form, medal certificate, or military order.

  • Maintains existing restrictions prohibiting Purple Heart plates on vehicles exceeding 26,000 pounds gross weight and on vehicles registered under commercial fleet provisions.

  • Preserves provisions allowing surviving spouses of deceased Purple Heart recipients to retain and reapply for plates if the recipient died within five (5) years of reapplication, and maintains disability symbol nontransferability requirements.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to allow for the placement of Purple Heart license plates on more than one vehicle or motorcycle owned by a qualifying person.

TRANSPORTATION

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on April 9, 2021 Session Law Chapter 148 Effective: 07/01/2021

4/12/2021

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/22/2021
Transportation and Defense2/4/2021

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