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Committee extends restricted commercial-driver permit window to align with federal rule
Summary
The Senate Transportation Committee voted to recommend a due pass on House Bill 1093, which extends the eligibility period for restricted commercial driver’s licenses from 180 to 210 days to match federal regulation.
The Senate Transportation Committee recommended a due pass on House Bill 1093, which updates the duration and eligibility window for restricted commercial driver’s licenses used by employees of agribusinesses, custom harvesters and similar farm-related operations.
Representative Karen Anderson (District 19) told the committee the change — moving from 180 days to 210 days (two 105-day periods within a calendar year) — responds to business needs in agriculture where timing of work is seasonal and hiring windows matter. She asked the committee to declare an emergency clause.
Brad Schafer, director of Driver and…
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