Senate Bill No. 402 amends Section 804 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes regarding the licensing of commercial driver training instructors. The bill stipulates that no individual may act as an instructor without first obtaining a license from Service Oklahoma, which must be applied for in a prescribed manner. The rules established by Service Oklahoma, in collaboration with the Department of Public Safety, will outline the necessary requirements for obtaining an instructor's license, including considerations of moral character, physical condition, and knowledge of relevant laws and safety practices.

A significant addition to the bill is the requirement that applicants for the instructor's license must have either three years of verifiable commercial driving experience within the last ten years or three years of verifiable experience as an instructor at a commercial driver training school within the same timeframe. This amendment aims to enhance the qualifications of instructors to ensure public safety. The bill also declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 47-804
Floor (Senate): 47-804