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Senate approves measure allowing private licensing for driver skill tests to reduce backlog
Summary
Senate advanced House Bill 371 to permit the department to license private providers to administer driver skill tests, which sponsors said will reduce a 6–7 week backlog; some senators raised concerns about competition with school driver‑education programs.
Senators approved House Bill 371 after floor debate about private licensing for driver skill tests. Sponsor Senator Juarez moved to uncircle the bill and described it as "a customer service bill" aimed at shortening the current 6–7 week wait for skill tests.
Senator Valentine and other proponents said the change would allow the department to license private…
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