Revision: April 28, 2026, 3:45 p.m.
Senate Transportation
April 28, 2026
2026-1736s
12/05
Amendment to HB 1252
Amend the bill by deleting section 3 and renumbering the original section 4 to read as 3.
2026-1736s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill:
I. Codifies the recent enforcement of a federal requirement that the administration of the skills test for commercial driver's licenses only be conducted in English and that interpreters are not permitted for the administration of the skills test.
II. Extends the same requirements for the administration of the knowledge test for commercial driver's licenses.
III. Directs the department of safety to adopt rules regarding the requirement and to provide notice and an opportunity for hearing to current licensees required to pass an examination in English in order to maintain their license.
IV. Provides an exemption for the use of interpreters for the knowledge and skills test where such individual or licensee qualifies or previously qualified for a federal exemption pursuant to 49 C.F.R. part 391.