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Committee approves small fix to prevent 18-year-old drivers’ licenses from expiring on birthdays
Summary
Representative Spencer Hawkes told the committee House Bill 1406 adds a 30-day grace period after an 18th birthday before a driver's license expires, preventing inadvertent lapses when a birthday falls on a weekend or holiday; the committee approved the bill by voice vote.
Representative Spencer Hawkes (District 70) presented House Bill 1406 to the Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs subcommittee, calling it a "simple bill" that would prevent a driver's license issued to an 18-year-old from expiring on the exact date of their 18th birthday.
"If your birthday fell on a weekend or a holiday, you were either driving with an expired license or not driving at all," Hawkes said. The bill would allow a 30-day period after the 18th birthday for renewal so young drivers can get to the DMV and avoid traffic interruptions.
No members of the public signed up for or against the bill at this hearing. Senator Eads moved the bill; Senator Pietsch seconded and the committee approved the measure by voice vote. No roll-call tally was recorded.
