HB332 Alabama 2014 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, the driver of a commercial motor vehicle is required to have a commercial driver's license. The Alabama law implements federal law relating to commercial motor vehicles
This bill would require the Department of Public Safety to develop a program to assist veterans who have experience driving a military commercial motor vehicle (CMV driver)
Under existing federal rules, the driving skills test may be waived for military personnel who have similar experience driving a military commercial motor vehicle and who meet certain other requirements
This bill would require the Department of Public Safety to waive the skills test for an individual driver who meets the requirements of the federal rules
Relating to commercial driver's license; to require the Department of Public Safety to develop a program to assist veterans, including National Guard and reserve members, who have experience driving a military commercial motor vehicle (CMV driver) to obtain a CDL; and for this purpose 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 |
|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2014 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | HB332 Alabama 2014 Session - Introduced |