STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS28506 / S1132
This bill will improve Idaho’s road safety, ensure more drivers on Idaho roads are covered by insurance, enhance
driver education and training for all Idahoans, and generate additional state revenue for Idaho Transportation
Department (ITD) programs. If enacted, the bill makes a Driving Authorization Card available to all persons
residing in Idaho. It is also an alternative to the STAR Card, or REAL ID, and would be available to all
persons over the age of 16 who can verify their identity and that they live in Idaho. The authorization would
be comparable to Class D driving privileges and would have to be renewed annually at a cost of $25 per year.
The Driving Authorization Card would be limited to driving purposes only, it would have a distinguishable
appearance, and conspicuous words of limitation to ensure the card is not used for voting, to purchase firearms,
or to exercise any other rights or privileges reserved to citizens.
FISCAL NOTE
Study by the Office of Performance Evaluation estimates 11,700 driving authorization cards would be issued in
year 1, and 17,600 over the first 30 months. Over the first 30 months, ITD costs of program administration are
estimated at $249,000, which is offset by expected revenue of $796,000. Local sheriff’s would receive $12.50
from each card processed, and the cost per card for processing by a sheriff is estimated at $12.18. The Driving
Authorization Card program will be net revenue positive. Increased ancillary economic activity is estimated
(over the first 30 months) to raise an additional $696,000 in vehicle registrations, $87,000 in title fees, as well
as increased sales taxes and license plate fees.
Contact:
Senator Jim Guthrie
(208) 332-1348
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 02/19/2021, 10:12 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 49-202, 49-203, 49-301, 49-303, 49-304, 49-306, 49-307, 49-313, 49-315, 49-316, 49-317, 49-318, 49-320, 49-321, 49-322, 49-326, 49-327, 49-328, 49-331, 49-1208, 18-8002