Senate Transportation - 2026-05-19 - 8:45AM

Senate Transportation Committee · May 19, 2026

Senate Transportation reviewed draft House Bill 3.1 covering DMV changes, focusing on a hands‑free/handheld texting provision for commercial motor vehicles and a separate muffler/exhaust compliance requirement tied to federal standards. Staff and Department of Vehicles officials discussed definitions, enforcement, and proposed drafting amendments before a conference committee.

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