The proposed bill would amend current statutes to allow the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to waive the written and driving examinations for active duty members of the armed forces from NATO countries who are stationed in Arizona. Specifically, it would require ADOT to issue a class D or M license to these individuals if they meet certain conditions, including being between 18 and 76 years old, having military orders to be stationed in Arizona, and, if not a U.S. citizen, presenting appropriate documentation from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The bill also establishes that the expiration date of the issued license will align with the expiration of the member's authorizing documentation.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing language by removing the requirement that the foreign country must have substantially similar motor vehicle laws to Arizona and clarifies that the NATO membership is a prerequisite for eligibility. The current provision that does not apply to commercial driver licensing remains unchanged. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the licensing process for foreign military personnel while ensuring compliance with immigration documentation requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-413
Senate Engrossed Version: 28-413
House Engrossed Version: 28-413
Chaptered Version: 28-413