Bill > H0235

This bill establishes a new "An Appeal to Heaven" specialty license plate for vehicles in Idaho, with several key provisions. Vehicle owners can apply for these special plates starting January 1, 2026, for most registered vehicles under 26,000 pounds gross weight, with the plates featuring a design inspired by a 1968 U.S. postal service stamp commemorating George Washington's 1775 cruiser flag, including a brown tree trunk and the words "AN APPEAL TO HEAVEN" and "IDAHO". There will be an initial fee of $35 for the plates and an annual renewal fee of $25, with these funds deposited into the state highway account to help cover plate design and administrative costs. Vehicle owners can transfer these special plates to another vehicle upon paying required transfer fees, and sample plates can be purchased for $15. The bill amends existing vehicle registration law to include this new plate option and provides an emergency clause making the act effective on July 1, 2025. The "An Appeal to Heaven" phrase references a historical Revolutionary War-era flag and sentiment, symbolizing an appeal to divine providence in times of struggle.

Transportation and Infrastructure

Ways and Means Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0235/