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H 825

MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION – 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.

68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

Idaho bill eliminates copyrighted license plate fees and creates America250 plate directing revenue to Idaho Heritage Trust, reducing state income while funding heritage preservation.

Reported Signed by Governor on March 27, 2026 Session Law Chapter 223 Effective: 03/27/2026
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Bill Summary · H 825

Legislative bill overview

H 825 eliminates the fee Idaho currently charges for copyrighted license plate designs and creates a new "America250" license plate whose revenue benefits the Idaho Heritage Trust. The bill reduces a revenue source for the state while establishing a new specialized plate option tied to heritage preservation funding.

Why is this important

License plate fees are a small but consistent revenue stream for state budgets. Eliminating this fee reduces state general fund income, while simultaneously creating a new plate that directs funds to a specific nonprofit. This reflects broader questions about how states fund operations and whether specialized license plates should subsidize particular organizations.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue impact: Removing the copyrighted design fee reduces state revenue without apparent replacement funding source or analysis of fiscal effects
  • Beneficiary specificity: Directing America250 plate revenue exclusively to Idaho Heritage Trust raises questions about whether other organizations or state programs should benefit from specialty plate revenue
  • Design fee fairness: Unclear whether eliminating copyrighted design fees applies equally to all plate types or creates inconsistent treatment across different specialty plates

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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