SB 652 Summary

• Establishes commercial learner permits as a separate document for individuals seeking Class A, B, or C commercial driver licenses, valid for 180 days and renewable once for an additional 180 days.

• Requires applicants to hold a commercial learner permit for at least 14 days before applying for an original Class A, B, or C commercial license or before adding certain endorsements.

• Increases fees for various driver licenses and identification cards, with specified allocations to the Department of Public Safety Computer Imaging System Revolving Fund and Department of Public Safety Revolving Fund.

• Adds disqualification offenses for commercial drivers including fraud related to commercial license examinations, failure to submit to skills reexamination within 30 days, and operating a commercial vehicle while under 21 years old transporting hazardous materials (with certain exceptions).

• Requires Department of Public Safety to conduct annual complete nationwide criminal history background checks on designated examiners and applicants, with fees borne by the examiners; effective November 1, 2013.