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S4407Senate2011-2012 SessionSame asA9309

Creates waiver for intrastate operation for deaf persons

Sponsor Joseph E. RobachSD-56+3 co-sponsorsAffects Transportation
Status
In Assembly Committee
Transportation
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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Primary sponsor
Joseph E. Robach

Senator · Senate District 56

Chair, Labor

History

  1. Referred to transportation
  2. Delivered to assembly
  3. Passed senateVote 57–0
  4. Advanced to third reading
  5. 2nd report cal.
  6. 1st report cal.349
  7. Referred to transportation
  8. Returned to senate
  9. Died in assembly
  10. Referred to transportation
  11. Delivered to assembly
  12. Passed senateVote 62–0
Show 4 earlier actions
  1. Advanced to third reading
  2. 2nd report cal.
  3. 1st report cal.1055
  4. Referred to transportation

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A9309Assembly

Creates waiver for intrastate operation for deaf persons

In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Micah Kellner

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Sponsor's memo

BILL NUMBER:S4407

Title of bill

An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to creating a waiver for intrastate operation for deaf persons

Purpose or general idea of bill

This bill would provide a permanent waiver for the hearing requirement portion of the physical examination for a driver who holds a valid commercial drivers license or permit.

Summary of specific provisions

This bill creates a waiver to be obtained at the time of renewal for persons who are hard of hearing and currently hold a valid commercial drivers license or permit.

This bill would comply with federal transportation guidelines by not allowing persons with a waiver to transport hazardous materials. The waiver would allow drivers to transport vehicles carrying 16 passengers or more (such as shuttle buses) and would also allow them to obtain an "s" endorsement to drive school buses.

The waiver would be created by the Commissioner of Transportation and the New York State Interagency Coordinating Council for services to persons who are deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing.

Justification

Current truck drivers who suffer from hearing loss may be in jeopardy of losing their commercial drivers license or permit. Other states such as Maryland and Minnesota have waiver programs that allow persons who are hard of hearing to apply for a waiver for the hearing portion requirement of the physical examination. This waiver would only be valid for intrastate driving.

Prior legislative history

2010: Referred to Transportation

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it shall become law, with provisions.

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