A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT to Authorize the joint legislative Transportation oversight committee to study issues related to licensing of older drivers.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  The Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee may study issues related to licensing of older drivers. If the Committee undertakes the study of issues related to the licensing of older drivers, the Committee shall study all of the following:
(1)	The need for shorter renewal periods as a driver's age increases.
(2)	The need for more frequent testing of older drivers and the types of testing that should be required.
(3)	The safety of the driving public, as well as the safety and well‑being of older drivers.
(4)	What other states' renewal periods and testing requirements are for older drivers.
(5)	Any available studies or data relating to the effects of aging on a person's ability to drive and relating to accident rates for older drivers.
(6)	Any costs associated with changing the requirements for older drivers.
(7)	Any other matter relating to licensing of older drivers that the Committee deems relevant.
SECTION 2.  The Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee shall report its findings and recommendations, including all legislative proposals, to the 2008 Regular Session of the 2007 General Assembly upon its convening.
SECTION 3.  This act is effective when it becomes law.