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BILL · 2003–04 SESSION

HB 1679: Commercial driver drug tests

Updating laws on drugs and alcohol use by commercial drivers.

Summary

  • Provides definitions for terms that are used in the federal regulations, makes terminology consistent with federal regulations, and provides evaluation and treatment standards that are consistent with federal requirements.
  • Requires employers of commercial drivers to report to the Department of Licensing when a commercial driver refuses to take a drug or alcohol test, if the medical review officer or blood alcohol technician has not reported the refusal.
  • Clarifies the scope of hearings requested by drivers to challenge disqualification based on a positive drug or alcohol test.

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 1679), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 4, 2003
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Deb Wallace (D-17)
Introduced
February 4, 2003 in the House
Last action
January 12, 2004
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
SB 5431
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to positive drug or alcohol test results of commercial motor vehicle operators;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Deb Wallace (D-17)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Dawn Morrell D-25Phil Rockefeller D-23Shirley Hankins R-8

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. First reading, referred to Transportation.

HB 1679 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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