HB 169 Summary

• Amends commercial driver's license testing regulations to allow third parties (private entities, other states, or local governments) to administer skills tests, with maximum fees of $115 per test and appointment fees up to $115.

• Requires commercial driver's license applicants to complete federal training under 49 C.F.R. 380, subpart F before taking skills tests for Class A/B licenses or P/S/H endorsements.

• Establishes new section 4508.031 requiring licensed driver training schools providing commercial driver's license education to comply with federal training requirements.

• Appropriates $4.5 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funds across multiple state agencies for fiscal year 2022, including education ($2.5 billion), child care ($667 million), Medicaid ($529 million), and public safety ($250 million).

• Authorizes workforce incentive payments to nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities, and hospitals for direct care staff compensation including retention bonuses and recruitment costs.