The bill amends current laws regarding the issuance of driver's licenses to noncitizens in Kansas. It requires the director of the division of motor vehicles to provide quarterly reports to the secretary of state, detailing the names and addresses of noncitizens who have been issued permanent and temporary driver's licenses. This list will include personal information such as phone numbers, social security numbers, dates of birth, alien registration numbers, temporary license numbers, and expiration dates. The secretary of state is tasked with comparing this list against voter registration rolls and, after an investigation, directing county election officers to remove any noncitizens from the voter rolls within five business days. Additionally, the county election officer must notify individuals removed from the rolls that they can be reinstated by providing proof of citizenship.

The bill also amends K.S.A. 8-240, which outlines the application process for driver's licenses and instruction permits. It includes various provisions related to fees, testing requirements, and the conditions under which licenses may be issued to noncitizens. Notably, it specifies that licenses issued to noncitizens will be valid only for the duration of their authorized stay in the U.S. or for a maximum of one year if there is no definite end to their stay. The bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 8-240 and replaces it with updated language to reflect these changes.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 8-240
As Amended by House Committee: 8-240
As Amended by Senate Committee: 8-240