SB83Introduced 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?
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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
Transportation Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3. S.J. 6
January 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Deferred to the 41st legislative day · January 23, 2026
4
Yes
3
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
7 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Rohl | 1 | No |
| Stephanie Sauder | 4 | Yes |
| Joy Hohn | 9 | No |
| Liz Larson | 10 | Yes |
| Lauren Nelson | 18 | No |
| Kyle Schoenfish | 19 | Yes |
| Randy Deibert | 31 | Yes |
Bill history
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Transportation S.J. 35
Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
Transportation Motion to amend, Passed S.J. 5 Amendment 83A
Transportation Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 3, NAYS 4. S.J. 6
Transportation Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3. S.J. 6
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