HB 1146 Summary

• Amends IC 9-24-6-2 to require the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to adopt rules for commercial driver's licenses in accordance with federal regulations, specifically 49 CFR 383.71(b).

• Requires that applications for commercial driver's license transfers from other states must comply with federal regulations and include written and operational skills tests, as well as hazardous materials endorsement testing.

• Establishes interim guidelines effective immediately (upon passage) requiring the bureau to process out-of-state commercial driver's license applications under 49 CFR 383.71(b) until permanent rules are adopted.

• Interim guidelines expire on the earlier of: December 31, 2011, or the date the bureau adopts permanent rules under the amended statute.

• Declares an emergency for the act's implementation.