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BillHR 2360 · 119

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.

Introduced
Mar 26, 2025
Cosponsors
16
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 26, 2025

Bill Summary

Exempts school bus drivers from checking the engine compartment during pre-trip vehicle inspections. This exemption would be made permanent.

Sponsored By

John R. Carter
Republican · Texas · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 26, 2025
  2. Mar 26, 2025You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    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

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
17backers
  • Democratic3
  • Republican14
Cross-party cosponsors3 · 19%

Documents

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Cosponsors (16)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicEducation
CommitteeCommittee on Highways and Transit
IntroducedMar 26, 2025
Last UpdatedMar 26, 2025
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Subjects
  • Education

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.