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NY S08761
NY S08761Exempts farmers from commercial driver's license (CDL) requirements when operating a covered farm vehicle within one hundred fifty miles of such farmer's farm.
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Introduced
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
In Committee
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to exempting farmers from commercial driver's license requirements while operating a covered farm vehicle
AI Summary
This bill exempts farmers from the commercial driver's license (CDL) requirements when operating a "covered farm vehicle" within 150 miles of their farm. A "covered farm vehicle" is a vehicle registered in New York that is used to transport agricultural commodities, livestock, machinery, or supplies to or from the farm. Farmers can operate these vehicles with any class of license other than a Class DJ, M, or MJ license, rather than requiring a CDL.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (10)
James Skoufis (D)*,
George Borrello (R),
Joe Griffo (R),
Pam Helming (R),
Rachel May (D),
Tom O'Mara (R),
Peter Oberacker (R),
Dan Stec (R),
Jim Tedisco (R),
Lea Webb (D),
Last Action
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION (on 03/07/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S8761 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S08761&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S08761 |
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