SSB 3023: Relating to matters under the purview of the department of transportation, and including applicability provisions

What it does

This bill relates to matters under the purview of the department of transportation (DOT). CHAUFFEUR’S INSTRUCTION PERMITS. Under current law, a chauffeur’s instruction permit is valid for up to two years for the operation of a motor vehicle, other than a commercial motor vehicle, as a chauffeur when the permittee is accompanied by a person who possesses a valid class D driver’s license (chauffeur’s license) or commercial driver’s license and who is occupying a seat beside the permittee.1 defines a chauffeur as a person who operates a motor vehicle, including a school bus, to transport people for pay, with various exceptions.

Senate subcommittee · named January 14, 2026

• Sen. Dan Zumbach (R) · dan.zumbach@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Liz Bennett (D) · liz.bennett@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Tom Shipley (R) · tom.shipley@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 5 for, 0 against

For: Associated General Contractors of Iowa; Iowa Dept. of Transportation; Iowa Off -Highway Vehicle Association; Iowa State Police Association; Iowa State Sheriffs' & Deputies' Association

In plain words

1. January 14, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the Transportation committee
2. January 14, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Zumbach, Bennett and Shipley
3. January 20, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. January 21, 2026Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2088