HB2446

Motor carriers; English proficiency

Chamber Passed·2/26/26

Arizona HB2446 mandates English proficiency for motor carriers during roadside inspections.

Arizona HB2446 requires motor carriers to demonstrate English proficiency during roadside inspections. Inspectors must issue an out-of-service order to carriers who cannot sufficiently understand or respond to verbal questions and traffic signs in English. Inspections must be conducted in English without communication aids like interpreters or cue cards. If a carrier is deemed proficient, the inspection may continue using suitable communication methods.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 5–3 · Feb 26
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
8
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

5 Yea

RRRRR

3 Nay

DDD

1 Not Voting

D

Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Rules

Mar 31

8:30 AM

Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

History

Apr 20

Senate

Senate RULES Committee action: Proper For Consideration, voting: (5-3-1-0)

Mar 31

Senate

Senate ATT Committee action: do pass amended/strike-everything, voting: (5-3-2-0)

Mar 10

Senate

Senate read second time