House KOs Nate front-plate bill

The House has rejected legislation from Rep. Ron Nate, R-Rexburg, to remove the requirement for a front license plate on cars that aren’t manufactured with a spot or bracket for them. The vote was 28 in favor, 42 against. The bill was opposed by major Idaho law enforcement groups, who said it would decrease officer safety and hurt their ability to identify vehicles to enforce laws on everything from speeding to kidnapping to vehicle theft to Amber Alerts. “It’s a freedom bill,” Nate told the House, urging support for the bill – though he was the only one to speak in favor of it/ Betsy Russell , Eye on Boise. More here .