SB89 Alabama 2013 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, the driver of a commercial motor vehicle is required to have a commercial driver's license (CDL). The Alabama law implements federal law relating to commercial motor vehicles
Under existing federal rules, the driving skills test may be waived for military personnel who have similar experience driving a military commercial motor vehicle (CMV driver) and who meet certain other requirements
This bill would require the Department of Public Safety to waive the skills test for a CMV driver who meets the requirements of federal regulation and would authorize the skills tests to be given by U.S. Armed Forces personnel on U.S
military bases
Relating to commercial driver's license (CDL); to amend Section 32-6-49.8 of the Code of Alabama 1975, to require the department to waive the skills test for former CMV drivers under certain conditions in accordance with federal law.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 5, 2013 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Veterans and Military Affairs |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | SB89 Alabama 2013 Session - Introduced |