SF 2337: Relating to third-party testers and test examiners for commercial driver’s license knowledge and driving skills tests

What it does

Under current law, the department of transportation (DOT) is required to examine applicants for driver’s licenses. However, the DOT may designate community colleges and other third-party testers to administer the driving skills test required for a commercial driver’s license (CDL). A third-party skills test examiner used by a third-party tester must meet federal regulatory requirements as adopted by rule by the DOT. The DOT is required to adopt rules requiring that a third-party tester, other than a community college, either be an Iowa-based motor carrier, or its subsidiary, that has its principal office and operates a permanent commercial driver training facility in Iowa, or an Iowa nonprofit corporation that serves as a trade association for Iowa-based motor carriers.

Lobbying · 5 for, 0 against

For: Annett Holdings; CRST International; Des Moines Area Regional Transit; Iowa Institute for Cooperatives; Iowa Public Transit Association (IPT)

In plain words

1. February 17, 2022Filed in the Senate
2. February 17, 2022Approved by the Senate committee
3. February 23, 2022Passed the Senate, 48–0
4. March 10, 2022Took the place of HF 2530 on the House floor (the same legislation)
5. March 10, 2022Passed the House, 91–0
6. June 1, 2022Sent to the Governor
7. June 14, 2022Signed into law