To permanently extend the exemption from the engine compartment portion of the pre-trip vehicle inspection skills testing requirement for school bus drivers, and for other purposes.
Bill Summary
Exempts school bus drivers from checking the engine compartment during pre-trip vehicle inspections. This exemption would be made permanent.
Sponsored By
Bill Journey
- Mar 26, 2025
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The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
This bill affects school bus drivers, relieving them of the requirement to inspect the engine compartment before driving. It also impacts schools and transportation companies that employ these drivers, potentially reducing their regulatory burdens.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
- Democratic3
- Republican14
Documents
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Cosponsors (16)
- Tom ColeRepublican · OK
- Jason SmithRepublican · MO
- Virginia FoxxRepublican · NC
- David G. ValadaoRepublican · CA
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- Troy E. NehlsRepublican · TX
- Keith SelfRepublican · TX
- Darren SotoDemocrat · FL
- Eric BurlisonRepublican · MO
- Glenn GrothmanRepublican · WI
- Timothy M. KennedyDemocrat · NY
- Tracey MannRepublican · KS
- Thomas R. SuozziDemocrat · NY
- Derek SchmidtRepublican · KS
- Derrick Van OrdenRepublican · WI
- Scott FitzgeraldRepublican · WI
- Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.Republican · PA
Bill Details
- Education
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