Caucus debates HB 2003: lowers learner-permit age, increases supervised driving time
Israel outlined HB 2003 to lower the learner-permit age to 15 and increase supervised driving time; members raised safety concerns and suggested expanding access to driver education instead of lowering age.
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Israel briefed the caucus on House Bill 2003, which the conference amendment modifies to lower the learner's-permit age to 15, increase required supervised driving time (to 12 months per the presentation), and include a delayed effective date of Dec. 1, 2026. He also said the conference committee amendment allows current instruction-permit holders to qualify for a license after six months.
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