ID S1153

Creates a USS Idaho SSN 799 commemorative license plate available starting January 1, 2026, for vehicles registered under section 49-402 or other qualifying sections of Idaho Code

Initial plate fee is $35.00 with a $25.00 annual renewal fee; sample plates available for $15.00 with no additional personalization charge

Plate design must feature "USS IDAHO" at top, "SSN 799 THE GEM OF THE FLEET" at bottom, and an image of the submarine emerging from the ocean; design requires approval from the USS Idaho commissioning committee and the department

Plates are restricted to vehicles with registered maximum gross weight of 26,000 pounds or less and may be transferred to another vehicle upon payment of transfer fees

Declares an emergency with an effective date of July 1, 2025; fees deposited in the state highway account for plate design and program administration