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Committee approves enhanced heavy-duty tow certification to speed interstate clearances

TRANSPORTATION, TECHNOLOGY & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - SENATE · April 8, 2019
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Summary

House Bill 19 56 would create a voluntary "enhanced license" for heavy-duty towing and recovery companies, adding equipment and training standards so law enforcement can call certified providers to clear serious interstate incidents more quickly; the committee passed the bill by voice vote.

The Senate committee voted to pass House Bill 19 56, a measure that would establish an optional enhanced license for heavy-duty towing and recovery operators and encourage statewide training standards, proponents said.

Sponsor presenting for Representative Watson told the committee that prompt clearance of serious interstate incidents reduces the risk of secondary crashes and…

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