Commercial Driver License - Hazardous Materials Endorsement
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Bill Summary - 24LSO-0246 Bill No.: HB0008 Effective: Multiple Dates LSO No.: 24LSO-0246 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0013 Chapter No.: 21 Prime Sponsor: Joint Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs Interim Committee Catch Title: Commercial driver license-hazardous materials endorsement. Has Report: No Subject: Commercial driver license hazardous materials endorsement. Summary/Major Elements: This act specifies that a driver who has attained eighteen (18) years of age may receive a hazardous materials endorsement for a commercial driver's license. This act provides that the department of transportation shall promulgate any rules necessary to implement this act. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
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H49
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill to address a shortage of hazardous materials drivers, which will help deliver propane and haul production water within the state.
R · H29
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker views the bill as a deregulation measure that allows business owners and insurance companies to decide who is responsible enough to drive hazardous materials vehicles.
R · H09
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because young drivers can help solve propane delivery shortages and argues that if these individuals are responsible enough to serve in the military, they should be allowed to drive.
R · H05
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it expands job opportunities and helps keep young people in Wyoming by allowing them to get behind the wheel at an earlier age.
H60
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because his industry needs younger workers who can handle hazardous materials endorsements after passing rigorous testing and background checks.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill to help young people stay in Wyoming for their future careers rather than leaving because they cannot drive, which benefits the state's transportation business.
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