ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session

Majority Research Staff

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HB 2443: commercial driver license; English proficiency

Sponsor: Representative Lopez, LD 16

House Engrossed

Overview

Mandates that an original applicant for a class A, B or C commercial driver license (CDL) must demonstrate understanding of English proficiency by taking an additional knowledge examination, which includes components of reading, speaking, writing and listening in English.

History

Original applicants for a class A, B or C CDL must:

1)   submit evidence of compliance with medical standards and requirements that the Arizona Department of Transportation adopts by rule;

2)   have held a driver license for at least one year either in this state, any other state or a foreign country;

3)   take additional knowledge examinations to demonstrate understanding of:

a.   safety operation rules;

b.   commercial motor vehicle safety control systems;

c. safe vehicle control;

d.   the relationship of cargo to vehicle control;

e. basic hazardous materials knowledge;

f. the objectives and proper procedures for performing vehicle safety inspections;

g.   air brake systems;

h.   legal requirements for size, weight and vehicle configurations;

i. emergency procedures;

4)   demonstrate knowledge of vehicle coupling and uncoupling and unique combination vehicle inspections; and

5)   take a driving test in a vehicle or vehicle combination that at least meets minimum size requirements for the class of the driver license sought (A.R.S. § 28-3223).

Provisions

1.   Requires that an original applicant for a class A, B or C CDL to take an examination to demonstrate the understanding of English proficiency, as an additional requirement for knowledge examinations. (Sec. 1)

2.   Stipulates that the English proficiency examination must include components of reading, speaking, writing and listening. (Sec. 1)

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6.   Initials LM/IC                 HB 2443

7.   2/24/2026  Page 0 House Engrossed

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