Bill > HB144

This bill aligns New Mexico's commercial driver's license (CDL) requirements with federal law. Key provisions include: 1. Allowing the state to issue "non-domiciled" CDLs and commercial learner's permits to foreign nationals with lawful status, valid for the duration of their lawful status. 2. Maintaining the current CDL qualification standards, including passing knowledge and skills tests. 3. Establishing expiration and renewal requirements for CDLs, including an option for 8-year renewals. 4. Detailing the disqualification process for CDL holders, such as for driving under the influence, leaving the scene of an accident, or violating out-of-service orders. 5. Repealing an existing section and setting an effective date of January 1, 2023 for the new provisions. The overall purpose is to update New Mexico's CDL program to align with federal regulations, particularly around non-domiciled licenses for foreign nationals.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=144&year=22