Arkansas HB1623: TO EXEMPT H-2A VISA PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE A VALID INTERNATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERMIT FROM THE SKILLS PORTION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE EXAMINATION

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to exempt h-2a visa program participants who have a valid international driver's license or permit from the skills portion of the driver's license examination; and for other purposes. subtitle to exempt h-2a visa program participants who have a valid international driver's license or permit from the skills portion of the driver's license examination.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO EXEMPT H-2A VISA PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE A VALID INTERNATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERMIT FROM THE SKILLS PORTION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE EXAMINATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO EXEMPT H-2A VISA PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE A VALID INTERNATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERMIT FROM THE SKILLS PORTION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE EXAMINATION. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code § 27-16-704, concerning examinations of applicants for a driver's license, is amended to add an additional subsection to read as follows: (d) An applicant who is a foreign national and certified as a Temporary Agricultural Worker Program participant under section H-2A of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1160, as existing on January 1, 2025, is not required to demonstrate his or her ability to operate a motor vehicle or to complete the skills portion of a driver's license examination if he or and (2) Presents the International Driving Permit under subdivision (d)(1) of this section when sitting for the written portion of the driver's license examination. *JMB435* 02/27/2025 2:32:42 PM JMB435

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Sponsors

• Jeremiah Moore (R, 61) · primary sponsor
• Blake Johnson (R, 21)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
2. February 27, 2025: Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION- HOUSE
3. February 27, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is HB1623?

HB1623 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO EXEMPT H-2A VISA PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE A VALID INTERNATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERMIT FROM THE SKILLS PORTION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE EXAMINATION.

What does HB1623 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to exempt h-2a visa program participants who have a valid international driver's license or permit from the skills portion of the driver's license examination; and for other purposes. subtitle to exempt h-2a visa program participants who have a valid international driver's license or permit from the skills portion of the driver's license examination.

What is the status of HB1623?

Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (May 5, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1623?

Jeremiah Moore (R, 61), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB1623?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=HB1623