H 38 — TRANSPORTATION – Amends and adds to existing law to provide for a Too Great for Hate license plate.

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The bill establishes a new 'Too Great for Hate' license plate program and amends existing registration law.

• Section 49-402

  49-420S. TOO GREAT FOR HATE LICENSE PLATES. (1) On and after January 1, 2024, any person who is the owner of a vehicle registered under the provisions of section 49-402, Idaho Code, or registered under any other section of law for which the purchase of special plates is allowed, may apply for and, upon department approval, receive too great for hate license plates in lieu of regular license plates. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any vehicle with a registered maximum gross weight over twenty-six thousand (26,000) pounds. Availability of too great for hate license plates for other vehicles shall be subject to the rules, policies, and procedures of the department. (2) In addition to the regular registration fee required in chapter 4, title 49, Idaho Code, the applicant shall be charged a fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) for the initial issuance of plates, and twenty-five dollars ($25.00) upon each succeeding annual registration. Thirteen dollars ($13.00) of the initial fee and thirteen dollars ($13.00) of the renewal fee shall be deposited in the state highway account and shall be used to fund the cost of administration of this special license plate program. Twenty-two dollars ($22.00) of each initial fee and twelve dollars ($12.00) of each renewal fee shall be transferred by the state treasurer and credited to the human rights commission program fund established in subsection (3) of this section for the benefit of the Idaho commission on human rights established pursuant to chapter 59, title 67, Idaho Code. Funds so deposited shall be subsequently directed by the Idaho commission on human rights as set forth in this section. Such efforts may include signs or other advertising, educational programing, or other appropriate means designed to help secure for all individuals in Idaho freedom from discrimination and to build public understanding of Idaho's anti-discrimination and anti-retaliation laws. (3) There is hereby established in the state treasury the human rights commission program fund to which shall be credited the revenues derived from fees pursuant to this section, any legislative appropriations, moneys already provided, and interest earned on idle moneys in the fund. (4) Whenever title or interest in a vehicle registered under the provisions of this section is transferred or assigned, the owner may transfer the special plates to another vehicle upon payment of the required transfer fees. The owner may display the plates on another vehicle only upon receipt of the new registration from the department. (5) The too great for hate license plate shall be of a color and design in accordance with the provisions of section 49-402C, Idaho Code.

  This change adds a new license plate option that supports human rights initiatives and sets up related fees and a fund for its administration.

• Section 49-402

  49-420S, Idaho Code, → 49-420S, Idaho Code,

Action History

1. January 27, 2023

   Reported Printed and Referred to Ways & Means

2. January 26, 2023

   Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing

Sponsors

• Steve Berch · Primary

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