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SSB 1049Died when the session ended · February 5, 2019

SSB 1049

Topics:Transportation

Same legislation: HSB 43, SF 226, HF 418

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedFebruary 7, 2019
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 28, 2019
  3. Done: Senate committeeFebruary 7, 2019
  4. Done: Passes the SenateApril 8, 201950–0
  5. Skipped: House committeeSkipped
  6. Done: Passes the HouseApril 3, 2019
  7. Done: To the GovernorApril 22, 2019
  8. Done: Signed into lawApril 23, 2019

HF 418 became law → The same legislation passed as HF 418, so this version was set aside. Go to HF 418 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill requires commercial driver’s license applicants to successfully complete any entry-level driver training if required under the code of federal regulations prior to taking a required knowledge test or driving skills test. This provision of the bill applies to applicants for which the issuance or upgrade of a commercial driver’s license sought by the applicant is or will be issued by the department of transportation (DOT) on or after February 7, 2020, regardless of the date the applicant submitted to the DOT the application or other information required for the issuance or upgrade of the license.

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In addition, the bill requires the DOT to check the national drug and alcohol clearinghouse if required under the code of federal regulations to determine whether the applicant qualifies for the issuance, renewal, or upgrade of a commercial driver’s license. This provision of the bill applies to applicants for which the issuance, renewal, or upgrade of a commercial driver’s license sought by the applicant is or will be issued by the DOT on or after January 6, 2020, regardless of the date the applicant submitted to the DOT the application or other information required for the issuance, renewal, or upgrade of the license.180(2)(a).

Changed since by amendments S-3128, H-1103; see Amendments.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed1

Senate subcommittee

Named January 28, 2019. On February 5, 2019 it recommended passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§321.188

How the Code works2

Lobbying

2 for · 0 against · 13 undecided · Who →

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