Meeting Public Comments

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SF 2173

A bill for an act relating to sufficient English language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers, and providing penalties.(See SF 2426.)

Agenda

Subcommittee members: Rozenboom-CH, Shipley, Winckler

Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Time: 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Location: Room 217 Conference Room

Comments Submitted:

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02-11-2026

David Anderson

No on SF 2173. If someone isn't safe to drive, they aren't safe to drive. Examining their English language skills doesn't demonstrate that one way or another. Given how full our rest stops become, truckers are clearly an important driver of economic activity which our state badly needs.