Vehicle Laws - Commercial Motor Carriers - Safety, Inspection, Performance, and Insurance Information (James Cohran's Law)
Sponsor: Senator PetersCommittee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Vehicle Laws - MiscellaneousStatus: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 452 (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring certain employers of commercial motor vehicle drivers to provide the U.S. Department of Transportation number of any entity currently owned by the employer and website address for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Safety and Fitness Records (SAFER) System to a prospective employee driver on a bona fide offer of employment; and providing certain civil penalties.
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Testimony (5)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Campion, Louislobbyist | Maryland Motor Truck Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cohran, Ethel | Mother - James Parker Cohran | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cohran-Fubert, Jackie | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Peters, Senator Peterslegislator | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Clark, Rachellobbyist | Evans & Associates, LLC | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFClark, RachelEvans & Associates, LLCRegistered for: Accenture LLP; Arundel Amusements/Bingo World; Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence; CALSTART; Carvana; Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 89…