HB0032

Bill Summary - 26LSO-0173 Bill No.: HB0032 Effective: Immediately LSO No.: 26LSO-0173 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0007 Chapter No.: 36 Prime Sponsor: Joint Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs Interim Committee Catch Title: English proficiency-commercial motor vehicle drivers. Has Report: No Subject: Commercial motor vehicle drivers and proficiency in the English language. Summary/Major Elements: This act prohibits operators of commercial motor vehicles from operating a commercial motor vehicle within Wyoming if the operator is unable to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. This act imposes a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) on any operator of a commercial motor vehicle who violates the English language proficiency requirement and prohibits the operator from operating a commercial motor vehicle until the operator is able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. This act subjects any operator of a commercial motor vehicle who operates a commercial motor vehicle under the imposed prohibition to a misdemeanor and a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). This act authorizes the Wyoming Highway Patrol Division, any other enforcement officers designated by the Wyoming Department of Transportation, and any peace officer of any county or municipality to enforce the provisions of this act and issue citations for any violations. 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.