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MS HB484

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly Remak

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • County and municipal employees would be exempt from Commercial Driver's License (CDL) requirements when operating vehicles and equipment owned by their local government in the performance of work duties
  • Exempt vehicles must be under control of the local governing authority, operated by government employees performing work duties, and used to transport products, machinery, or supplies to/from work sites
  • Vehicles used in common or contract motor carrier operations would not qualify for the exemption
  • The exemption adds local government vehicles to existing CDL exemptions for emergency vehicles, recreational motor homes, military equipment, and farm vehicles
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

CDL; exempt county and municipal employees who operate vehicles and equipment in the performance of their job.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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