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Rep . Dave Paul , D-Oak Harbor , is vice chair of the House Transportation Committee .
Rep . Stephanie Barnard , R-Pasco , is assistant ranking member of the House Innovation , Community & Economic Development , & Veterans Committee . and help save workers ’ lives . The final legislation was unanimously approved in both chambers as part of a broader focus on traffic safety this session .
HB 1058 cdl reform
Passed / AWB Supported sponsor : Rep . Dave Paul , D-Oak Harbor
The bill removes barriers for new and returning truck drivers to obtain their Commercial Driver ’ s License ( CDL ), helping address truck driver shortages . This bill reduces the fee on CDL skills exams but lowers the number of attempts for each fee from two to one . It also removes the requirement that applicants apply in-person to renew a CDL and allows the Department of Licensing to waive requirements for additional testing and training for applicants who previously voluntarily surrendered their CDL . Both chambers voted unanimously for the legislation .
HB 1540 driver curriculum for commercial vehicles
Passed / AWB Supported sponsor : Rep . Spencer Hutchins , R-Gig Harbor
This bill adds a requirement that driver ’ s training programs include instruction on sharing the road with large vehicles , such as large heavy duty commercial trucks and busses . Both chambers voted unanimously for the bill .
Bill considered as part of AWB ’ s voting record
Favorable outcome for Washington businesses
Missed Opportunities
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