HB404 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Thomas JacksonRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

Relating to commercial driver licenses; to require the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency to issue a Hazardous Materials Endorsement in certain circumstances.

Summary

HB404 would let commercial drivers with a valid TSA TWIC credential obtain or renew a Hazardous Materials Endorsement through Alabama ALEA under specific conditions.

What This Bill Does

If a commercial driver holds a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) from TSA, ALEA must issue or renew that driver's Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) provided the TWIC is valid and the HME's expiration date is not later than the TWIC's expiration date. ALEA may adopt rules to implement this process. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval (or when it otherwise becomes law).

Who It Affects

• Commercial drivers who hold a valid TSA TWIC would be eligible to obtain or renew their Hazardous Materials Endorsement through ALEA, with the endorsement expiring no later than their TWIC expiration.
• The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) would handle issuing or renewing HMEs for those TWIC holders and may establish implementing rules.

Key Provisions

• ALEA shall issue or renew a Hazardous Materials Endorsement to a TWIC holder if the TWIC is valid and the HME expiration is no later than the TWIC expiration date.
• ALEA may adopt rules to implement this section.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.