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Yes: 278 • No: 2
KansasHB 20312025–2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Providing that driving school instructors and motorcycle instructors may possess a driver's license or motorcycle driver's license from any state.
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Signed by Governor
transportation
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Out-of-state licenses count for instructors
You can qualify as a Kansas driving school instructor with a valid driver’s license from any state. Motorcycle instructors can use a valid Class M or equivalent motorcycle license from another state. All other instructor requirements still apply.
New rules for Kansas driving instructors
To qualify as a Kansas driving school instructor, you must meet one of three paths. Show college driver‑education credit, a state board driver‑ed teaching credential, or 30 classroom hours plus 24 behind‑the‑wheel hours under a state‑licensed instructor with at least three years of active instruction. You must know the Kansas Operation Lifesaver railroad‑crossing safety program. You must be physically able to drive and train others, and provide a medical doctor’s certificate stating you are physically and mentally able to drive safely. You also pay a $5 application fee. These rules replace the prior instructor statute.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 117 Nay: 2
Yes: 117 • No: 2
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 121 Nay: 0
Yes: 121 • No: 0
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 40 Nay: 0
Yes: 40 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor on Tuesday, April 1, 2025
4/10/2025HouseEnrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, March 28, 2025
3/27/2025HouseReengrossed on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
3/26/2025HouseMotion to accede adopted; Senator Petersen, Senator Kloos and Senator Corson appointed as conferees
3/24/2025SenateConcurred with amendments in conference; Yea: 121 Nay: 0
3/24/2025HouseNonconcurred with amendments; Conference Committee requested; appointed Representative Francis , Representative Essex and Representative Helgerson as conferees
3/20/2025HouseCommittee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
3/19/2025SenateCommittee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
3/19/2025SenateEmergency Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 40 Nay: 0
3/19/2025SenateCommittee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Transportation
3/5/2025SenateHearing: Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 8:30 AM Room 546-S
3/4/2025SenateReferred to Committee on Transportation
2/20/2025SenateReceived and Introduced
2/19/2025SenateEngrossed on Monday, February 17, 2025
2/18/2025HouseFinal Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 117 Nay: 2
2/18/2025HouseCommittee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
2/17/2025HouseCommittee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
2/17/2025HouseCommittee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Transportation
2/7/2025HouseHearing: Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 1:30 PM Room 582-N
1/29/2025HouseIntroduced
1/17/2025HouseReferred to Committee on Transportation
1/17/2025House
Bill Text
As Amended by House Committee
As Amended by Senate Committee
As introduced
Enrolled - Law effective April 17, 2025
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