HB0032-English Proficiency-Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers

***LAC is the Legislative Action Committee of the RWSC (Republican Women of Sheridan County).  Below is the main message showing our position and reasons why we support or oppose a bill. 

We support HB0032-English language proficiency-commercial motor vehicle drivers, for the following reasons:

· This bill requires that a commercial vehicle operator, while operating in Wyoming, be able to demonstrate English language proficiency.

· This bill authorizes Wyoming law enforcement agencies (in addition to federal certified inspectors) to issue citations with fines of $1000 and an “immediate” prohibition of commercial driving privileges in Wyoming. Violation of the “prohibition from driving” will result in an additional $1000 fine and potentially up to 90 days imprisonment.

· Expanding the duty of policing and enforcement to all Wyoming law enforcement agencies will help curb the potential danger of commercial vehicles being operated by non-English proficient drivers.

· The Wyoming Republican Platform asserts that a primary role of government is to protect its citizens’ rights to Life, Liberty and Prosperity

This bill could be improved and amended to include:

-Penalties for trucking companies employing non-English proficient operators

 -Impounding vehicles operated by violators  

Thank you!