SJR34 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Gerald O. Dial
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Tammy Irons George M. “Marc” Keahey Phillip W. Williams Mark Slade Blackwell Priscilla Dunn Bill Holtzclaw Greg J. Reed Clay Scofield Harri Anne Smith Tom Whatley Dick Brewbaker William “Bill” M. Beasley Shadrack McGill Trip Pittman Linda Coleman-Madison Cam Ward Jerry L. Fielding Vivian Davis Figures Jimmy Holley Paul Sanford J.T. Waggoner Scott Beason Roger Bedford, Jr.Rusty Glover Arthur Orr Hank Sanders Bobby D. Singleton Rodger Smitherman Paul Bussman Del Marsh Gerald H. Allen Quinton Ross Bryan Taylor
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Veterans, commercial motor vehicle licenses, Department of Public Safety and Department of Veterans Affairs urged to work together to assist in licensure
Summary: A nonbinding Senate resolution urging Alabama’s Department of Public Safety to collaborate with the Department of Veterans Affairs to help veterans obtain commercial driver licenses, including recognizing military CMV experience and testing at military bases.
What This Bill Does
If acted on, it would urge the Department of Public Safety to work with the Department of Veterans Affairs to assist veterans, including National Guard and reserve members, in obtaining CDLs. It also directs DPS to use existing federal rules to determine if the driving skills test can be waived for military personnel with similar CMV experience, and to develop rules allowing CDL testing by U.S. Armed Forces personnel at military bases. Additionally, it calls for a program to help applicants with missing or impaired limbs due to military service and to coordinate with the military on CDL processes.

Who It Affects
Veterans, including National Guard and reserve members, who have experience driving military commercial motor vehicles and want a CDL in Alabama.
Department of Public Safety, as the agency implementing the recommendations.
Department of Veterans Affairs, as a partner in assisting veterans with licensure.
U.S. military personnel and military bases in Alabama, as potential sites for CDL testing.
Applicants with missing or impaired limbs due to military service who may receive targeted assistance.

Key Provisions
Encourages the Department of Public Safety to work with the Department of Veterans Affairs to assist veterans, including National Guard and reserve members, in obtaining a commercial driver's license.
Urges the Department of Public Safety to utilize existing federal rules to determine if the driving skills test may be waived for military personnel with similar military CMV experience.
Urges the Department of Public Safety to develop rules allowing CDL testing to be conducted by U.S. Armed Forces personnel at U.S. military bases.
Urges the Department of Public Safety to develop a program for cooperation with the U.S. military to assist applicants who have missing or impaired limbs as a result of military service.
Requires a copy of the resolution to be forwarded to the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative