6/15/10-A bill has died that would have required driver’s examinations to be administered in English.
Missouri law already requires aspiring truck drivers to prove they have a firm grasp of the English language to obtain a license to get behind a big rig.
Sponsored by Rep. Cynthia Davis, R-O’Fallon, HB1231 sought to apply the same rule for all other drivers who want to be licensed in the state.
The written test could have been offered only in English. Applicants’ ability to understand traffic signs and signals written in English also would have been required. They would have been prohibited from using translators while taking the tests.

4/2/10-The House International Trade and Immigration Committee has advanced a bill that would require driver’s examinations to be administered in English.
Missouri law already requires aspiring truck drivers to prove they have a firm grasp of the English language to obtain a license to get behind a big rig.
Sponsored by Rep. Cynthia Davis, R-O’Fallon, HB1231 would apply the same rule for all other drivers who want to be licensed in the state.
The written test could 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 translators while taking the tests.
For House bill status, call 573-751-4503.

2/5/10-A bill in the House International Trade and Immigration Committee would require driver’s examinations to be administered in English.
Missouri law already requires aspiring truck drivers to prove they have a firm grasp of the English language to obtain a license to get behind a big rig.
HB1231 would apply the same rule for all other drivers who want to be licensed in the state.
The written test could 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 translators while taking the tests.
For House bill status, call 573-751-4503.

12/8/09-Rep. Cynthia Davis, R-O’Fallon, has prefiled a bill for consideration during the 2010 regular session that would require driver’s examinations to be administered in English.
Missouri law already requires aspiring truck drivers to prove they have a firm grasp of the English language to obtain a license to get behind a big rig.
HB1231 would apply the same rule for all other drivers who want to be licensed in the state.
The written test could 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 translators while taking the tests.
The bill is awaiting assignment to committee for the session that begins Jan. 6.
For House bill status, call 573-751-4503.