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ID H0655
Bill
Status
3/7/2018
Primary Sponsor
Ways and Means Committee
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AI Summary
House Bill 655 Summary
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Amends Section 49-105, Idaho Code to revise definitions of Class A and B commercial driver's licenses and make technical corrections to vehicle licensing provisions.
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Class A license valid for combination vehicles with manufacturer's gross combination weight rating (GCWR) exceeding 26,000 pounds where towed vehicle GVWR exceeds 10,000 pounds; holders may also operate Class B, C, or D vehicles.
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Class B license valid for single vehicles with manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) exceeding 26,000 pounds, or such vehicles towing vehicles not exceeding 10,000 pounds GVWR; holders may also operate Class C or D vehicles.
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Amends Section 49-123, Idaho Code to revise the definition of "commercial motor vehicle" for chapters 3 and 9 (driver's licenses and vehicle equipment) based on manufacturer weight ratings and vehicle design specifications.
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Makes technical corrections and grammar updates throughout both sections to existing definitions for dealers, endorsements, farm vehicles, and related terms.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise the definitions of Class A and B driver's licenses and to revise the definition of a “commercial motor vehicle” to reflect actual weight of the vehicle, not manufacturer rating.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
Last Action
Introduced, read first time; referred to: Transportation
3/8/2018