The proposed bill would update current transportation statutes by introducing new provisions and modifying existing ones. It would add blood transport vehicles to the list of vehicles allowed to use high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, requiring them to display a removable sign or decal. Additionally, the bill would change licensing requirements by removing the requirement for an application for a nonoperating identification license to include a brief description of the applicant and allowing ADOT to require other identifying information as necessary. The frequency for photo updates for licenses would be extended from every 12 years to every 16 years, and the option for licensees to update their license through a vision test report would be eliminated. Moreover, the bill would empower the Director of ADOT to designate state highways or routes as primitive roads and require adequate signage for public awareness. It would remove the requirement for ADOT to publish a notice of intent in a newspaper and instead mandate online publication on ADOT's website. The bill also includes definitions for terms such as "blood transport vehicle" and "evidence-based psychotherapy," and repeals the honorary consular official special plates, requiring standard plates to be issued instead. Overall, these updates aim to modernize transportation regulations and improve clarity and safety for the public.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-101, 28-337, 28-737, 28-2410, 28-3158, 28-3165, 28-3173, 28-3319, 28-3321, 28-4882, 28-5606, 28-5614, 28-5805, 28-7041, 28-8328, 28-4302, 28-9551, 28-364, 28-141, 28-5201, 28-9503, 28-5601, 28-9501, 28-2001, 28-1225, 44-1641, 28-601, 28-2416, 28-2416.01, 28-1554, 28-3002, 28-3154, 28-3155, 28-3156, 28-3225, 28-373, 28-455, 41-1954, 41-601, 28-1321, 28-1381, 28-1382, 28-1383, 28-3320, 28-3322, 28-1385, 28-1461, 28-2409, 28-3005, 28-1301, 28-693, 28-695, 28-708, 28-3174, 28-4838, 28-4883, 28-5432, 28-5433, 41-1516, 28-8344, 28-5636, 28-5612, 28-5730, 28-5801, 28-5808, 1-215
House Engrossed Version: 28-101, 28-337, 28-737, 28-2410, 28-3158, 28-3165, 28-3173, 28-3319, 28-3321, 28-4882, 28-5606, 28-5614, 28-5805, 28-7041, 28-8328, 28-4302, 28-9551, 28-364, 28-141, 28-5201, 28-9503, 28-5601, 28-9501, 28-2001, 28-1225, 44-1641, 28-601, 28-2416, 28-2416.01, 28-1554, 28-3002, 28-3154, 28-3155, 28-3156, 28-3225, 28-373, 28-455, 41-1954, 41-601, 28-1321, 28-1381, 28-1382, 28-1383, 28-3320, 28-3322, 28-1385, 28-1461, 28-2409, 28-3005, 28-1301, 28-693, 28-695, 28-708, 28-3174, 28-4838, 28-4883, 28-5432, 28-5433, 41-1516, 28-8344, 28-5636, 28-5612, 28-5730, 28-5801, 28-5808, 1-215