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House delays graduated‑driver passenger restriction after heated debate over rural impact and safety
Summary
Debate over Senate Bill 93, which would limit newly licensed 16‑year‑old drivers’ passengers for six months, split rural and urban representatives. Supporters said the restriction saves lives; opponents said it unduly burdens rural families and businesses. Members voted to 'circle' the bill for amendment work.
Supporters and opponents of Senate Bill 93 squared off on the House floor over how to balance teen driver safety with rural mobility needs.
Representative Bush, the sponsor, framed the bill as a targeted safety measure intended to reduce crashes among new drivers by restricting non‑family passengers for the first six months after licensure, though teens could still drive with immediate family or a licensed adult present. “This bill states that for another 6…
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