2026 Regular Session
SB1223
Commercial driver licenses; prohibiting certain operation of a commercial motor vehicle until achieving English language proficiency. Effective date.
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Partner positions
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I support SB 1223 in its effort to clean up and clarify language enacted in Senate Bill 1392 from the 2024 session, which established English-language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers. This bill does not change the intent or scope of the original law, but instead refines unclear language related to how proficiency is demonstrated, how enforcement is applied, and how drivers and carriers are notified and brought back into compliance. By addressing these technical issues early, SB 1223 helps ensure consistent, fair enforcement, improves clarity for both law enforcement and the trucking industry, and strengthens the effectiveness of the underlying safety policy without expanding authority or creating new penalties.
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Committee referrals
February 3, 2026 · Senate
Aeronautics and Transportation
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Senate Second Reading referred to Aeronautics and Transportation
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Senate Authored by Senator Sacchieri
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Senate First Reading