Summary of Original VersionAmend KRS 186.577 to require vision testing for operator's license renewal; allow vision testing to be performed at the time of application; allow an applicant to submit a form attesting that they have submitted to a vision test less than 12 months from the application date; require that any vision testing form submitted shall be signed by an optometrist, osteopath, physician, or advanced practice registered nurse; direct the Transportation Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations; allows the Transportation Cabinet to assess a fee for administering on-site vision testing; require that any funds received from the fee assessed by the cabinet for vision testing, be deposited into the photo license account; amend KRS 186.480 and KRS 174.056 to conform; EFFECTIVE, July 1, 2024; APPROPRIATION.
Summary of Amendment: House Committee Substitute 1Summary
Retain original provisions; establish procedures for submitting vision testing forms; specifies that all vision testing forms be completed by a vision specialist, osteopath, physician, or advanced practice registered nurse who is credentialed by the cabinet; make technical changes to conform.
Summary of Amendment: Senate Committee Substitute 1Summary
Retain original provisions; clarify which applicants shall have a vision test administered by the Kentucky State Police or the Transportation Cabinet, at the time of application; specify that vision testing shall be administered to any person identified in administrative regulations promulgated by KSP or the Transportation Cabinet as being required to undergo the exam required in KRS 186.480.
Statutes affected: Introduced: 186.577, 186.480, 174.056
Acts Chapter 126: 186.577, 186.480, 174.056
House Committee Substitute 1: 186.577, 186.480, 174.056
Senate Committee Substitute 1: 186.577, 186.480, 174.056
Current: 186.577, 186.480, 174.056