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The Vehicle Registration Bill
Idaho bill adds new vehicle registration fees
Amends existing law to provide for registration fees.
Bad for everyday people ·
If passed, Idaho would charge drivers extra fees when they register their cars, making vehicle owners pay more.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Drivers could see higher costs each year, which could strain household budgets, while the state gains more money for roads; now is the time to speak up before the fee is set.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill amends existing motor vehicle law.
- It would let the state set registration fees.
- It has passed the House and is currently engrossed.
- It is being considered by the Transportation Committee.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Judy Boyle (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Mike Moyle (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Joe Palmer (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- John Vander Woude (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- James Holtzclaw (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Steve Miller (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Dustin Manwaring (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Rod Furniss (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
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