Committee advances bill requiring certain foreign CDLs to be accompanied by U.S. work authorization
House Bill 1745, which requires some commercial drivers holding Mexican or Canadian non‑domiciled CDLs to carry U.S. employment authorization when operating in Arkansas and creates associated offenses, advanced from committee after extended testimony and an amendment removing learner's‑permit language.
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After extended public testimony that included victims' family members, carriers, truckers and law‑enforcement officials, the House Transportation Committee voted to advance House Bill 1745 as amended. The bill requires certain holders of non‑domiciled commercial driver licenses (CDLs) to possess U.S. employment authorization documentation while operating a commercial motor vehicle in Arkansas and establishes criminal penalties for violations as described in the bill.
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