SB164Introduced in the Senate
Require that any holder of a commercial driver license in this state must be proficient in the English language, and to provide a penalty therefor.
Introduced by Timothy Goodwin, District 30
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Require that any holder of a commercial driver license in this state must be proficient in the English language, and to provide a penalty therefor.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor on March 11, 2026 S.J. 518
March 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Concurred in amendments · March 4, 2026
32
Yes
2
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
35 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Rohl | 1 | Yes |
| Steve Kolbeck | 2 | Yes |
| Carl Perry | 3 | Yes |
| Stephanie Sauder | 4 | Yes |
| Glen Vilhauer | 5 | Yes |
| Ernie Otten | 6 | Yes |
| Tim Reed | 7 | Yes |
| Casey Crabtree | 8 | Yes |
| Joy Hohn | 9 | Yes |
| Liz Larson | 10 | No |
Bill history
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Transportation S.J. 142
Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
Transportation Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 2. S.J. 9
Senate Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 29, NAYS 5. S.J. 201
First Reading House H.J. 247
Referred to House Transportation H.J. 262
Scheduled for hearing
Transportation Motion to amend, Passed Amendment 164A
Transportation Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 0.
Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Remove from Consent Calendar H.J. 457
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 60, NAYS 5. H.J. 472
Senate Concurred in amendments, Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 2. S.J. 457
Signed by the President S.J. 485
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 543
Delivered to the Governor on March 10, 2026 S.J. 510
Signed by the Governor on March 11, 2026 S.J. 518
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