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Iowa House Passes Bill Requiring English Proficiency Tests for Commercial Truck Drivers
The measure passed 68-24 and would add a $10,000 fine for carriers that employ drivers who fail the language test.
- On Tuesday, the Iowa House passed Senate File 2426 with a 68-24 vote, requiring commercial truck drivers to pass an English proficiency test to obtain or renew their Commercial Driver's License.
- State Representative Ann Meyer championed the measure after citing tragic crashes in other states involving non-English proficient drivers; federal enforcement resumed last summer under U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
- Since last summer, about 500 drivers have been pulled over in Iowa for failing English standards, yet Meyer argued current enforcement relies on an 'honor system' allowing drivers to ignore out-of-service orders.
- The amended bill imposes $10,000 fines on businesses employing non-proficient drivers; State Representative Angel Ramirez criticized removing jail time for companies, calling it a 'get out of jail free card.'
- Senate File 2426 returns to the Senate for further consideration before reaching Governor Kim Reynolds; if signed, the new requirements take effect in March of next year.
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