The bill amends various sections of the Idaho Code concerning the Nondomiciled Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program by removing the definitions of "nondomiciled commercial learner's permit" and "nondomiciled commercial driver's license" from Section 49-115. It also eliminates provisions related to nondomiciled licenses and commercial learner's permits in Section 49-306, thereby streamlining the application process for driver's licenses and permits to focus solely on residents and nonresidents. Additionally, the bill repeals Section 49-336, which dealt with nonresident commercial driver's licenses, effectively removing the framework for issuing such licenses. An emergency declaration indicates that these changes are intended to take effect immediately upon passage.

In addition to the amendments regarding nondomiciled licenses, the bill introduces new regulations for the issuance of seasonal class B and C driver's licenses. These licenses can be issued to employees of agri-chemical businesses, custom harvesters, farm retail outlets, and livestock feeders, valid for a maximum of 180 days within a 12-month period and limited to two issuances in a driver's lifetime. The licenses are restricted to a 150-mile radius from the servicing business or farm, and applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria. The bill also allows contractors administering skills tests to charge an additional fee for vehicle use and mandates the Department of Motor Vehicles to verify applicants' eligibility through the drug and alcohol clearinghouse. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, due to an emergency declaration.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 49-115, 49-306, 49-336