6/5/08-HB1420 has died. However, the provision to require trucker-hopefuls to prove they have a firm grasp of the English language to obtain a commercial driver’s license is included in a bill – HB1549 – sent to the governor.

1/28/08-A bill in the House Transportation Committee would call for trucker-hopefuls to prove they have a firm grasp of the English language to obtain a commercial driver’s license.
Sponsored by House Transportation Chairman Neal St. Onge, R-Ballwin, HB1420 would require the written test to be offered only in English. Applicants’ ability to understand traffic signs and signals written in English also would be required. They would be prohibited from using interpreters or translators while taking the test.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4633. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.

1/3/08-House Transportation Chairman Neal St. Onge, R-Ballwin, has filed a bill for consideration during the upcoming regular session that would call for trucker-hopefuls to prove they have a firm grasp of the English language to obtain a commercial driver’s license.
HB1420 would require the written test to be offered only in English. Applicants’ ability to understand traffic signs and signals written in English also would be required. They would be prohibited from using interpreters or translators while taking the test.
The bill is awaiting assignment to committee for the session that begins Wednesday, Jan. 9.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4633. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.