Michigan Governor Whitmer signs bills extending expiration of driver’s licenses and personal identification

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed several Senate bills that will expand the validation of driver’s licenses and personal ID cards.

Senate Bill 507 will extend the validity period of an operator’s or driver’s license. Senate Bill 508 will extend the validity period of an enhanced driver’s license or enhanced personal identity card. Senate Bill 509 will extend the period of validity of a personal identity card.

“We are pleased to enter a new era of service in our offices that is more efficient and convenient than ever,” said Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. “With this legislation, we are able to extend the expiration of all vehicle registrations, driver’s licenses and state ID cards to 120 days after an initial expiration date between March 31 and August 1. this year, and waive late fees or refund them retroactively to affected residents. by pandemic restrictions. All of our offices are open to all residents who require in-person services, which they can access by walking or planning their visits online or by phone.

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Other legislation

Whitmer also signed Senate Bill 60, Senate Bill 372, Bill 459, Bill 4735, Bill 4656, and Bill 4980.

• Senate Bill 60 will revise the requirements for a mechanical contractor’s license, revise the classifications and limitations of a license, and allow credits from certain HVAC programs to be applied to a mechanical contractor’s license. .

• Senate Bill 372 eliminates the need for a local exchange service provider to provide a free printed telephone directory to every customer who requests one.

• Senate Bill 459 will allow an application for a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate to be filed after a building permit has already been issued for the project.

• House Bill 4735 will amend the Michigan Memorial Highway Act to designate part of the US-127 freeway as “PFC Ronald James Fitch Memorial Highway” as well as part of the M-50 freeway in Eaton County as “Ensign Francis Flaherty Memorial Autoroute “.

• Bill 4656 will allow the 25th judicial circuit, which includes the county of Marquette, to have an additional judge as of January 1, 2023, which will allow a more extensive distribution of judicial tasks for the circuit.

• House Bill 4980 will amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to allow drag racing in the Silver Lake State Park jamming zone.

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