The bill is a joint resolution from the Montana Legislature urging the United States Congress to revise the current commercial driver's license (CDL) laws. It highlights the burdensome and confusing nature of federal CDL requirements, particularly for small haulers and school bus drivers. The resolution points out that requiring CDLs for small businesses and rural school districts imposes unnecessary costs and challenges, especially for senior citizens who often volunteer to drive school buses.
Specifically, the Montana Legislature requests that Congress amend the CDL laws to exempt individuals driving pickup trucks hauling nonhazardous materials on a single trailer from needing a commercial driver's license. Additionally, it calls for a less burdensome and more cost-effective licensing requirement for school bus drivers that aligns with the unique responsibilities of transporting children. The resolution also mandates that copies be sent to various congressional committees and state legislatures to garner support for these changes.