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List of rulemaking activity
Driver license renewals for people over 70
- Driver licensing
Current rule(s)
Summary
Current step
May 5, 2022
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
No public was hearing held. See the emergency rulemaking order for more information.
Moving and nonmoving violations
- Driver licensing
Current rule(s)
Summary
Current step
November 30, 2022
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
Public hearing held November 22, 2022
- Public hearing audio
(mp3 format: 3 minutes) - Audio transcript
Suspended driver licenses and safe driving courses
- Driver licensing
Current rule(s)
Summary
Current step
November 30, 2022
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
- Public hearing audio
(mp3 format: 4 minutes) - Audio transcript
Commercial driver license (CDL) definitions
- Driver licensing
Current rule(s)
Summary
Current step
August 2, 2023
Rule change withdrawn
Public hearing or comments
No public hearing was held.
CDL hearings
- Driver licensing
Current rule(s)
Summary
Current step
August 16, 2023
New rule withdrawn
Public hearing or comments
No public hearing was held.
Financial responsibility hearings
- Driver licensing
Current rule(s)
Summary
Current step
March 13, 2023
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
Public hearing held January 25, 2023
- Public hearing audio
(mp3 format: 4 minutes) - Audio transcript
Virtual driver training classes
- Driver licensing
Current rule(s)
Summary
Current step
October 31, 2022
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
Public hearing held October 25, 2022
Temporary license plates
- Vehicle and boat registration
Current rule(s)
Summary
Current step
July 19, 2023
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
Public hearing held June 27, 2023
Virtual hearing
- Public hearing audio
(mp3 format: 44 minutes)
Veteran and military license plates
- Vehicle and boat registration
Current rule(s)
Summary
Current step
August 23, 2022
Intent to change a rule
Public hearing or comments
See the preproposal statement of inquiry for information about submitting comments.
Maiden names on applications for driver licenses, ID cards, and permits
- Driver licensing
Current rule(s)
Summary
Current step
December 28, 2020
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
Public hearing held December 22, 2020
- Public hearing audio
(mp3 format: 4 minutes)