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AL SB43
Bill
Status
1/14/2014
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Whatley
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AI Summary
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Changes Section 32-6-49.8 of the Alabama Code to require the Department of Public Safety to waive the commercial driver's license (CDL) skills test for applicants who meet requirements of 49 C.F.R. part 383.77.
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Allows U.S. Armed Forces personnel to administer CDL skills tests on U.S. military bases, provided the test meets state standards and proper agreements are in place per 49 C.F.R. part 383.75.
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Implements federal regulations that allow military personnel with experience driving commercial motor vehicles to be exempt from the skills test requirement.
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Maintains existing requirement that school bus drivers must have the skills test waived.
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Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles, commercial driver's licenses, military commercial motor vehicle, exempt from skills test under certain conditions, Sec. 32-6-49.8 am'd.
Motor Vehicles
Last Action
Indefinitely Postponed
4/1/2014