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Committee approves printing of RS 320341 to add $2 voluntary vision check-off on driver license applications
Summary
Senator Hart presented RS 320341 to add a voluntary $2 check-off on driver's license applications to fund vision screening and treatment for Idahoans who fail the vision test; the committee voted to print the request for a hearing.
Senator Hart presented RS 320341 to the Idaho Senate Transportation Committee, proposing a voluntary $2 check-off on driver's license applications to create a fund for vision screening, eye exams and treatment for Idahoans who fail the vision portion of the licensing test and cannot afford care.
Senator Hart, who identified himself as representing Legislative District 2, said the fund would be administered by the nonprofit EnvisionSight of Boise and that administrative costs would be covered by the voluntary donations. He described the proposal as aimed at low-income applicants who fail the vision test and have limited options for care.
The committee voted to print RS 320341 after a motion reported as moved by Senator Rabe and seconded by Senator Adams; the chair reported the motion carried on a voice vote and no roll-call tally was recorded. Senator Hart indicated sponsors would rely on the voluntary donations to cover program administration and delivery; no appropriation or detailed budget was presented during the brief committee appearance.
Printed status allows sponsors to schedule a hearing and pursue formal bill introduction. The committee moved quickly through the item; no committee questions were recorded during Senator Hart’s presentation.
