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ID H0570
Bill
Status
2/9/2022
Primary Sponsor
Transportation and Defense Committee
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AI Summary
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Allows Idaho radio amateurs with federal FCC licenses to register one motor vehicle per license and receive special license plates displaying their radio call sign instead of regular plates.
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Establishes specific design requirements for radio amateur plates including a radio tower emitting radio waves, the phrase "Amateur Radio," "CQ DE" in Morse code, and "Emergency Communication" at the bottom.
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Requires all plate designs and slogans to be approved by the Idaho section of the American Radio Relay League, with the department bearing initial design costs.
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Specifies that radio amateurs must notify the department of their intent to obtain special plates at a time set by the department or accept regular plates if special plates cannot be procured.
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Effective date is July 1, 2022, with an emergency clause declared.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide for the unique design elements of radio amateur license plates.
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Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Transportation & Defense
2/10/2022