HB 1402 Summary

• Establishes a Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight composed of seven Senate members, seven House members, and three ex officio members to review the Department of Transportation's annual financial reports and priorities.

• Modifies driver licensing requirements for multiple offenses and alcohol-related violations, including allowing court petitions for license reinstatement after specified waiting periods and requiring criminal history checks.

• Deregulates household goods transportation in intrastate commerce by eliminating rate filing requirements with the State Highways and Transportation Commission, though carriers must maintain and make available rate schedules to the public.

• Updates commercial driver's license requirements to align with federal Medical Examiner's Certificate standards under 49 CFR Part 383, including self-certification categories for interstate and intrastate operations.

• Authorizes temporary boating safety identification cards for nonresidents renting vessels and makes various procedural changes to vehicle registration, inspection station requirements, and motor carrier regulations.