The proposed bill would update current transportation statutes by introducing new provisions and modifying existing regulations. Specifically, it would add blood transport vehicles to the list of vehicles allowed to use high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes during restricted hours, provided they display a designated sign. The bill would also extend the period for updating driver license photographs from 12 to 16 years and allow the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to request additional identifying information for license applications. Furthermore, it would eliminate the option for licensees to update their licenses based on vision tests instead of providing a new photo. In addition to these changes, the bill would empower the Director of ADOT to designate state highways as primitive roads, requiring adequate signage to inform the public of their conditions. It would also mandate that contracts between law enforcement and businesses using camera systems for vehicle identification include provisions to protect collected data from being sold or shared with third parties. Other updates include the repeal of honorary consular official special plates, a shift from newspaper to online publication for junk vehicle disposition notices, and adjustments to fuel tax rates. Overall, these updates aim to enhance transportation safety, modernize regulations, and improve clarity and efficiency in the state's transportation system.

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
Senate 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
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, 44-7953, 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, 28-8244