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AR HB1914
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Wayne Long
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AI Summary
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Creates new offense of "operating a commercial motor vehicle without sufficient English language proficiency" under Arkansas Code § 23-13-266
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Applies to commercial motor vehicles as defined under federal regulations (49 C.F.R. 390.5T, as of January 1, 2025)
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Requires operators to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records
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Violation is subject to fines under existing Arkansas Motor Carrier Act penalty provisions (§ 23-13-257)
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning The Arkansas Motor Carrier Act, 1955; And To Require An Operator Of A Commercial Motor Vehicle To Have English Language Proficiency.
Last Action
Died in House at Sine Die adjournment.
5/5/2025