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ID H0023

Amends existing law to eliminate renewal of instructional permits, to make certain permits valid for one year, and to remove the requirement that people surrendering an out-of-state driver's license take a knowledge test if they have previously held an Idaho driver's license.


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Introduced
01/17/2025
In Committee
02/25/2025
Crossed Over
02/20/2025
Passed
03/11/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/13/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER'S LICENSES; AMENDING SECTION 49-305, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING MOTORCYCLE ENDORSEMENTS AND CLASS D INSTRUCTION DRIVING PERMITS; AMENDING SECTION 49-306, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING DRIVER CLASSIFICATIONS; AMENDING SECTION 49-319, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING LICENSE RENEWALS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

AI Summary

This bill amends Idaho driver's license regulations to make several key changes. It eliminates the requirement for renewal of instructional permits, extending the validity period for both commercial learner's permits and class D instruction permits to one year instead of the previous 180-day limit. The bill removes the previous provision that allowed one-time renewal of instruction permits without retaking knowledge tests. For motorcycle endorsement instruction permits, the validity period is also extended to one year. Additionally, the bill modifies requirements for people surrendering an out-of-state driver's license, specifically removing the requirement to take a knowledge test if they have previously held an Idaho driver's license. The bill also makes some technical changes to language, replacing terms like "temporary" with "conditional" in certain contexts and adjusting various administrative details related to driver's license classifications, fees, and renewal processes. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and are intended to simplify and streamline driver's license procedures in Idaho.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Transportation and Defense Committee (H)

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 11, 2025 Session Law Chapter 24 Effective: 07/01/2025 (on 03/13/2025)

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