HB332 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Mack Morrow

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Military, former military commercial motor vehicle drivers, experience allowed for obtaining CDL license in this state, Sec. 32-6-49.8 am'd.

Summary

HB332 would create a program to help veterans with military CMV experience obtain a CDL in Alabama and would waive the driving skills test for qualified applicants under federal rules.

What This Bill Does

The Department of Public Safety would develop an approved training and testing/issuance program for veterans with military CMV experience to obtain a CDL, including National Guard and reserve members. The department would allow skills testing to be conducted by U.S. Armed Forces personnel at military bases and would permit on-site testing at bases for the knowledge portion of the CDL test. The bill would amend state law to waive the CDL skills test for those who meet federal waiver requirements and for school bus drivers, in line with federal rules. Testing could be conducted by third parties under contract, as long as the arrangement meets federal standards.

Who It Affects

• Veterans and National Guard/reserve members who have military CMV driving experience and want to obtain a CDL in Alabama.
• CDL applicants who meet federal waiver requirements (and school bus drivers) who would have the skills test waived.

Key Provisions

• The Department of Public Safety must develop an approved training and testing/issuance program for veterans with military CMV experience to obtain a CDL, including National Guard and reserve members.
• The department shall allow skills testing to be provided by U.S. Armed Forces personnel at U.S. military bases and allow on-site testing at military bases for the knowledge portion of the test.
• The amendment to Section 32-6-49.8 requires the department to waive the skills test for former CMV drivers who meet federal requirements (in accordance with federal law), and waives the test for school bus drivers.
• CDL testing must continue to meet federal minimum standards; third-party testing may be used if under agreement and compliant with federal regulations.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Motor Vehicles