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KS · HB2583CMTE · 1 COSPONSOR

Requiring commercial motor vehicle drivers to possess certain identification documents and proficiency of the English language while operating a commercial motor vehicle and establishing fines and penalties for violations thereof.

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This bill requires drivers operating commercial vehicles in Kansas to have their commercial driver's license and proof of English language proficiency in their possession. It also modifies the definition of a commercial motor vehicle and establishes fines for employers and non-resident commercial driver's license holders who violate these new rules. The changes aim to ensure drivers can communicate effectively and meet federal standards for commercial driving.

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