March 4, 2024 (DMV Press Release, March 1, 2024; Cover photo credit: Bannock County)
Did you miss us? We were wrapping up the first month of the year and didn’t have time to do a DMV corner in February. So here’s what we’ve been up to.
We’ve been following along with the Idaho Legislative Session and certain bills that could directly affect the work we do.
House Bill 0413 – which amends existing law so that license plates do not automatically expire after ten years and may continue to be used. This bill passed in the House but has been held up in committee at the Senate, meaning that the bill likely will not be further considered this session.
House Bill 0583 – adjusts the requirement for transplant residents to get a driver’s license from 90 days to 30 days. This passed the House and is currently in the Senate.
Senate Bill 1282 – amends the existing law to establish provisions regarding temporary motor vehicle registration permits for individuals who have purchased a new vehicle and have transferred their plates and registration to the new vehicle but would need registration on the old vehicle in order to sell it. This bill passed the Senate and is currently in the House.
Senate Bill 1317 – allows specialty license plates to benefit the Idaho State Board of Education and establishes a Don’t Tread on Me license plate to generate funds for an existing gun safety education program. This, too, has passed the Senate and is in the House.
We are interested in seeing the outcome of these bills, so stay tuned for an update next month.
