Renew license within one year

Minnesota active military service members living outside the state would have one year to renew an expired driver’s license after they are discharged from active duty under a bill passed 123-3 by the House April 27.

Sponsored by Rep. Dean Urdahl (R-Grove City), HF186 now goes to the Senate, where Sen. Ted Daley (R-Eagan) is the sponsor.

Rep. Kim Norton (DFL-Rochester) said the current law of 90 days “is plenty of time to come home and get another license,” while Rep. Duane Quam (R-Byron) said the bill would benefit the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division, of which his son is a member. The provision would apply to a service member’s spouse as well.