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MT HB708
Bill
Status
Passed
5/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
George Nikolakakos
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AI Summary
- Removes the "full-time" service requirement for reserve component members seeking commercial driver's license (CDL) test waivers, extending eligibility to all reserve members regardless of duty status
- Allows the Montana Department of Motor Vehicles to waive CDL skills tests, knowledge tests, or both for qualifying current or former military service members with relevant commercial vehicle experience
- Applicants for skills test waivers must have at least 2 years of military commercial vehicle operation experience and a clean driving record with no disqualifying offenses, license suspensions, or at-fault accidents
- Knowledge test waivers require 1 year of experience in specific military occupational specialties such as Army motor transport operator (88M), Air Force vehicle operator (2T1), or Marine Corps motor vehicle operator (3531)
- Endorsement waivers for passenger, tank vehicle, or hazardous materials are available to service members with 1 year of relevant military experience in those specific areas
Legislative Description
Allow all persons serving in the reserves to be eligible for certain CDL waiver
Military Affairs
Last Action
Chapter Number Assigned
5/13/2025
Committee Referrals
Highways and Transportation3/17/2025
Transportation2/25/2025
Full Bill Text
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