SB1295Introduced in the Senate
In commercial drivers, further providing for purpose and construction of chapter, for definitions and for commercial driver's license qualification standards, providing for English proficiency standard, further providing for nonresident CDL, for application for commercial driver's license and for disqualification and providing for annual report; and imposing penalties.
Introduced by Judith Ward, District 30
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in commercial drivers, further providing for purpose and construction of chapter, for definitions and for commercial driver's license qualification standards, providing for English proficiency standard, further providing for nonresident CDL, for application for commercial driver's license and for disqualification and providing for annual report; and imposing penalties.
Where it stands
Referred to Transportation
May 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Floor: PN1599, Final Passage · May 6, 2026
32
Yes
18
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
50 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nikil Saval | 1 | No |
| Christine Tartaglione | 2 | No |
| Sharif Street | 3 | No |
| Arthur Haywood | 4 | No |
| Joseph Picozzi | 5 | Yes |
| Frank Farry | 6 | Yes |
| Vincent Hughes | 7 | No |
| Anthony Williams | 8 | No |
| John Kane | 9 | No |
| Steven Santarsiero | 10 | No |
Bill history
Referred to Transportation
Reported as committed
First consideration
Second consideration
Re-referred to Appropriations
Re-reported as committed
Third consideration and final passage (32-18)
In the House
Referred to Transportation
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