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AR SB341

Bill

Status

Passed

4/11/2023

Primary Sponsor

Justin Boyd

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Origin

Senate

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Updates Arkansas commercial driver alcohol and drug testing law to comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations as of November 8, 2021 (previously referenced January 1, 2009 standards)

  • Establishes procedures for the Office of Driver Services to query the federal Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse upon receipt of applications to issue, renew, transfer, or upgrade commercial driver licenses or learner permits

  • Requires immediate revocation of commercial driver licenses or learner permits if the federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration notifies the office that a driver is prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle under 49 C.F.R. 382.501(a)

  • Repeals Arkansas Code §§ 27-23-205, 27-23-207, 27-23-208, and 27-23-209, which previously required state-level reporting of test results, employer database queries with fees, employee database requests, and state-level penalties for non-compliance

  • Authorizes the Office of Driver Services to pursue federal grants and contract with third parties to assist with compliance with the federal Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

Legislative Description

To Amend The Commercial Driver Alcohol And Drug Testing Act To Comply With Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations.

Last Action

Notification that SB341 is now Act 681

4/11/2023

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs3/31/2023
Public Transportation3/7/2023
Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs2/28/2023

Full Bill Text

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