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Legislators hear DMV-supported fix to let youth operators renew early and receive temporary proof until horizontal license arrives
Summary
House Transportation Committee heard testimony on HB 612, which would let youth operators apply to renew up to 30 days before their 21st birthday and receive a temporary license/receipt so they can lawfully drive while the new horizontal license is printed and mailed. DMV director supported the bill and estimated a one-time $48,000 system update.
The House Transportation Committee opened a public hearing on HB 612, a bill allowing the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue a temporary horizontal license or validated receipt for youth operators who submit a renewal application up to 30 days before their 21st birthday.
Representative Dan Bayou, prime sponsor, told the committee the bill aims to remove an administrative burden that leaves youth operators temporarily without a horizontal license if they renew early (and receive a vertical youth operator license) or if their birthday falls on a weekend or holiday. "Many drivers who don't want to have a youth operator's license…
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