Bill > SF2088

This bill makes several changes to Iowa's motor vehicle laws, primarily focusing on modernizing administrative processes and updating reporting requirements. Key provisions include the elimination of the "chauffeur's instruction permit" and its associated fees, streamlining the process for reporting motor vehicle accidents by increasing the property damage threshold for mandatory reporting to $5,000 and allowing for electronic submission of reports, and enabling the Department of Transportation (DOT) to use electronic communication for delivering certain documents to individuals, provided they consent and are informed about the process, though official notices of sanctions will still be sent through traditional mail. Additionally, the bill updates the state's vehicle records system, allowing for electronic record-keeping and management, and clarifies how county treasurers interact with this system for various transactions like registration renewals and title transfers, including the collection of delinquent taxes and parking fines. The bill also allows for electronic renewal and replacement of non-operator identification cards and driver's licenses, and expands the types of personal information that cannot be disclosed without consent to include email addresses and telephone numbers.

Transportation (Senate)

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF2088