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Yes: 75 • No: 25
IdahoH 06672026 regular legislative sessionHouse
MOTOR VEHICLES – Amends existing law to eliminate the nondomiciled CDL program in Idaho.
Sponsored By: TRANSPORTATION AND DEFENSE COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
MOTOR VEHICLES
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Stricter commercial license rules for noncitizens
Starting July 1, 2026, you must show proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency to get or renew Class A, B, or C licenses or a commercial learner's permit, unless your record already has it. If you live outside the U.S., you must show a valid DHS work permit or a valid foreign passport with your I‑94. Idaho repeals its old nondomiciled commercial license law, so credentials are no longer issued under that section.
One-year commercial license line set at 20
Starting July 1, 2026, the law sets the age for the one‑year Class A/B/C license line at 20. The fee stays $15. This clarifies who can use that one‑year option.
Residency proof waived for barred state drivers
Starting July 1, 2026, some nondomiciled applicants do not need to prove Idaho residency or list an Idaho mailing address. This applies only if your home state is barred by federal rules from issuing these commercial licenses or permits.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
TRANSPORTATION AND DEFENSE COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Van T. Burtenshaw
Republican • Senate
Clay Handy
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/24/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 29 • No: 4
House vote • 3/3/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 46 • No: 21
Actions Timeline
Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2026 Session Law Chapter 167 Effective: 07/01/2026
3/30/2026Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
3/26/2026HouseReported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
3/25/2026HouseRead third time in full – PASSED - 29-4-2
3/24/2026HouseRead second time; filed for Third Reading
3/18/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
3/17/2026HouseReceived from the House passed; filed for first reading
3/4/2026SenateRead Third Time in Full – PASSED - 46-21-3
3/3/2026HouseRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
3/2/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
2/27/2026HouseReported Printed and Referred to Transportation & Defense
2/16/2026HouseIntroduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
2/13/2026House
Bill Text
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