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House Committee Considers Bill That Would Allow Driver's Licenses To Last Eight Years

The House Transportation Committee is considering a bill that would allow Kansans to renew their driver's licenses for eight years, rather than six years.

House Transportation Committee members were supportive of the idea yesterday, saying it was partly in response to long lines at driver's license offices.

The bill also would allow drivers over age 70 to renew their licenses every five years, rather than four years currently required by state law.

However, committee members are open to keeping the four-year requirement for older drivers, and to the possibility of 10-year licenses.

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