2014 Senate Bill 970

Revise commercial drivers license detail

Introduced in the Senate

June 2, 2014

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To revise the state law providing for a commercial drivers license learner's permit so as to conform with federal definitions and requirements.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

June 11, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 9, 2014

Amendment offered

To clarify a provision that deals with the disposition of license plates of vehicles that have been "totaled".

The amendment passed by voice vote

Sept. 10, 2014

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To revise various details of the the state law providing for a commercial drivers license learner's permit so as to conform with federal definitions and requirements. The bill would also revise details of the procedures for insurers and lien holders (lenders) related to the release of title and possession of vehicles that have been scrapped or are being returned from a salvage yard.

Received in the House

Sept. 10, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Nov. 12, 2014

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 19, 2014

Substitute offered by Rep. Wayne Schmidt (R-104)

The substitute passed by voice vote