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ID H0825

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ways and Means Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new America250 specialty license plates available starting July 1, 2026, featuring a red, white, and blue background with "America250" text, for vehicles with registered gross weight under 26,000 pounds

  • Sets fees for America250 plates at $35 initial and $25 annual renewal, with $25 of each initial fee and $15 of each renewal fee going to the Idaho Heritage Trust for heritage preservation projects

  • Eliminates the existing $0.50 per plate fee that was previously paid to the Idaho Heritage Trust for use of the copyrighted red, white, and blue license plate design

  • Requires the Idaho Heritage Trust to match funds granted for each heritage preservation project, limiting trust fund contributions to no more than half of any project's monetary support

  • Declares an emergency and takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Amends and adds to existing law to eliminate the fee for the copyrighted license plate design and to establish the America250 license plate for the benefit of the Idaho Heritage Trust.

MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION

Last Action

Reported out of committee; to 14th Order for amendment

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/11/2026
Transportation and Defense3/5/2026

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