MT HB849

Creates special motorcycle license plates with a black background designed by the Department of Justice to recognize Montana-based nonprofit organizations dedicated to motorcycle rider safety and awareness

Establishes fees totaling $30 per plate: $5 administrative fee to the county general fund, $5 license plate fee to the state general fund, and $20 donation fee to a state special revenue fund

Directs the Department of Transportation to use the $20 donation fees to provide grants to Montana-based nonprofits that promote awareness and enhance education regarding motorcycle safety

Provides a statutory appropriation to the Department of Transportation for administering the grant program without requiring biennial legislative approval

Effective January 1, 2026