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HB 21: MOTOR VEHICLES – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding temporary license plates and certain exempt vehicle license plates.

Revises provisions for temporary registration permits (trip permits) for vehicles entering Idaho and license plates for state vehicles and taxing district vehicles, allowing flexible plate sizes with agency designators. Effective July 1, 2025.

Status

Signed by Governor (March 13, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced January 17, 2025

Sponsors

  • TRANSPORTATION AND DEFENSE COMMITTEE

Committees

  • JRA for Printing

Bill history

  • February 26, 2025 — Senate: Read second time; filed for Third Reading
  • March 5, 2025 — Senate: Read third time in full – PASSED - 26-7-2AYES – Adams, Anthon, Bernt, Bjerke, Blaylock, Burtenshaw, Cook, Den Hartog, Foreman, Galloway, Grow, Guthrie, Harris, Lakey, Lent, Mathews(Rabe), Nichols, Oku (passed)
  • March 7, 2025 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
  • March 10, 2025 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
  • March 10, 2025 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
  • March 10, 2025 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
  • March 11, 2025 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 8:10 a.m. on March 11, 2025
  • March 13, 2025 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 11, 2025 Session Law Chapter 22 Effective: 07/01/2025

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