
Kentucky Teens Can Now Apply for Driver's Permit at 15
Clip: Season 3 Episode 214 | 1m 20sVideo has Closed Captions
House Bill 15 is one of several bills signed into law by Gov. Beshear.
New laws are hitting the books in Kentucky as Governor Andy Beshear signs off on bills passed by the Kentucky General Assembly. On Tuesday, Beshear signed House Bill 15, allowing Kentucky teens to apply for a driver's permit at age 15.
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Kentucky Teens Can Now Apply for Driver's Permit at 15
Clip: Season 3 Episode 214 | 1m 20sVideo has Closed Captions
New laws are hitting the books in Kentucky as Governor Andy Beshear signs off on bills passed by the Kentucky General Assembly. On Tuesday, Beshear signed House Bill 15, allowing Kentucky teens to apply for a driver's permit at age 15.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipNew laws will be hitting the books in Kentucky, affecting everything from the age to start driving to the role coaches can play to help stop child abuse.
As Governor Andy Beshear signs off on bills passed by the Kentucky General Assembly this session.
Today, the governor signed House Bill 15, allowing Kentucky teens to apply for a driver's permit at age 15, a year earlier than what's currently allowed.
Teens still have to wait up until age 17 to apply for a driver's license.
Yesterday, Beshear signed more than a dozen pieces of legislation into law.
That includes House Bill 38, which increases the penalties for repeated violations of a protective order.
Senate Bill 120 was also signed into law.
It requires coaches be trained about how to report child abuse, neglect or other concerns.
Also signed by the governor.
Senate Bill 100, which requires retailers selling tobacco, nicotine and vapor products to be licensed and to be regularly inspected.
But Bashir says the bill won't be implemented if lawmakers override his veto of House Bill six.
That bill would let the legislative branch veto administrative regulations issued by the executive branch.
In his veto message, Governor Beshear said House Bill six violates Kentucky's constitution.
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