HB 1839 Summary

• Establishes a commercial learner permit as a separate document required before obtaining a Class A, B, or C commercial driver license, valid for 180 days with one renewal option.

• Requires annual nationwide criminal history background checks for all Driver License Services Division employees and applicants whose responsibilities include administering driver license tests.

• Increases identification card fees from $10 to $20, with $10 of the fee directed to the Department of Public Safety Revolving Fund.

• Modifies commercial driver license disqualification offenses to include fraud related to commercial learner permit or license examination and failure to submit to reexaminations within 30 days of notification.

• Becomes effective November 1, 2013, and includes provisions allowing employers to use commercial learner permit holders to operate commercial vehicles with restrictions during training periods.