Application for and issuance of operator's license renewals by electronic means. (FE)

What it would have done

Summary by the Legislative Reference Bureau, the Legislature's nonpartisan drafting office. It's their wording, not ours.

Under current law, most operator's licenses issued by the Department of Transportation must be renewed every eight years. In general, an applicant for renewal of an operator's license must pass an eyesight test and have his or her photograph taken.

Under this bill, if an applicant for renewal of an operator's license, other than a commercial driver license, meets certain requirements, the applicant may apply for renewal, and DOT may renew the license, by electronic means. The renewal may occur without an eyesight test and without a photograph. Among the eligibility requirements for use of the electronic procedure are 1) that the applicant's most recent previous license transaction was not made by electronic means; 2) that the applicant's license is not subject to restrictions based on medical conditions, other than a requirement that the applicant use corrective lenses; 3) that the applicant is not more than 65 years of age; and 4) that the applicant meets any additional criteria for eligibility established by DOT. An applicant must also verify that he or she is aware that the license issued under this procedure may be a REAL ID noncompliant license that is not intended to be accepted by federal agencies for federal identification or other official purposes.

Who's behind it

14 lawmakers are its authors⁠. All 14 are Democrats.

1 more lawmaker signed on in support⁠.

What it would cost

State agencies filed a cost estimate. Each opens as a PDF from the Legislature.

• Fiscal Estimate From DOT

Versions and amendments

Every text the Legislature printed for this bill, including proposed changes. Each opens on the Legislature's site.

• Amendment Histories