Summary of Original Version

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 281A to require the Transportation Cabinet to promulgate emergency and ordinary administrative regulations to extend the allowable time length a limited CDL in accordance with the maximum length allowed under 49 C.F.R sec. 383.3; EMERGENCY.

Summary of Amendment: House Floor Amendment 1 -- S. Rudy

Summary Amend the cite to the Code of Federal Regulations to specifically reference 49 C.F.R sec. 383.3(f)(3)(ii) as it existed on the effective date of the Act; specify the CDLs are for certain drivers in farm-related service industries.

Summary of Amendment: Senate Committee Substitute 1

Summary Retain original provisions; create a new section of KRS Chapter 186 to define "local official"; require the Transportation Cabinet to expand issuance of renewal and duplicate operator's licenses and personal identification cards in any county in which a permanent regional licensing office is not located by establishing a system between the Transportation Cabinet and a local official to issue renewal and duplicate operator's licenses and personal identification cards; allow a local official to charge a $25 convenience fee in addition to any other applicable fees; allow counties to enter into an interlocal agreement to share personnel and equipment for issuance; require the Transportation Cabinet to report to the Legislative Research Commission annually on the number of renewal and duplicate operator's licenses and personal identification cards issued under the Act and any effect on wait times at the permanent regional licensing offices; amend KRS 186.531 to remove the 4 year identity document option; amend KRS 186.410, 186.535, and 186.579 to conform; make technical changes; repeal KRS 186.4101, relating to license renewal and reconciliation of 4-year and 8-year license renewal periods; EFFECTIVE, in part, July 1, 2027.

Summary of Amendment: Senate Committee Amendment 1 -- J. Howell

Summary Make title amendment.

Statutes affected:
Senate Committee Substitute 1: 186.531, 186.410, 186.535, 186.579