Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Feb 24th, 2026

House Transportation and Defense Committee

Key Moments

  • Mike Pohanka — Made the motion to approve the minutes.
  • James Petzke — Asked about whether the state would be prevented from charging for future plate redesign costs.
  • James Petzke — Asked how many license plates are out there.
  • James Petzke — Identified himself as representing District 21 and explained House Bill 666.
  • James Petzke — Was thanked and told to return to his seat after presenting the bill.
  • James Petzke — The chair stated that Representative Petsky will carry House Bill 666 on the floor.
  • Joe Palmer — Chairman Palmer was directly involved in the bill’s circulation and discussion: Representative McCann said she met with him before checking the plate threshold, and Petzke said the chairman later dropped by his office and handed him the bill.
  • Charlie Shepherd — Moved to send House Bill 665 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
  • Stephanie Mickelsen — Moved House Bill 666 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
  • Brooke Green — Representative Green was absent, which was the reason given for holding House Bill 716.