Senate Bill No. 1687 amends Section 6-110 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to driver licenses. The bill mandates that Service Oklahoma establish procedures for examining applicants for original Class A, B, C, or D licenses, allowing approved third parties, such as public school districts and commercial driver training schools, to proctor written examinations. It also updates statutory language and references, and specifies that Service Oklahoma shall authorize these agreements. Additionally, the bill outlines the requirements for designated examiners, including the need for training and certification, and establishes fees for certification and examinations.
The bill introduces several provisions, including the ability for Service Oklahoma to waive certain examination requirements for applicants with valid or recently expired licenses, and the acceptance of skills test results from other states for Class A, B, or C license applicants who have completed commercial driver training. It also requires that all designated examiners and driver education instructors undergo a national criminal history record check. The effective date of the act is set for November 1, 2026.