The bill proposes an exemption for participants in the H-2A visa program from the skills portion of the driver's license examination in Arkansas. Specifically, it allows foreign nationals certified as Temporary Agricultural Worker Program participants to bypass the skills test if they possess a valid International Driving Permit. This exemption is contingent upon the applicant presenting the permit when taking the written portion of the driver's license examination.

To implement this change, the bill amends Arkansas Code 27-16-704 by adding a new subsection that outlines the criteria for the exemption. The new legal language specifies that eligible applicants are not required to demonstrate their ability to operate a motor vehicle, thereby streamlining the process for H-2A visa holders seeking to obtain a driver's license in the state.

Statutes affected:
HB 1623: 27-16-704