Bills · S 2909
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2909Transportation and Public Works
Seasonal Agriculture CDL Modernization Act
INTRO SEP 18· LAST ACTION SEP 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to reduce administrative hurdles for the agricultural sector, which relies heavily on seasonal labor and specialized equipment. By making it simpler to renew seasonal driving licenses online, it could help ensure that workers are properly licensed and available when needed for critical planting and harvest seasons, potentially preventing delays that could impact food supply and costs. Clarifying that farm implements aren't commercial vehicles could remove unnecessary regulatory burdens and costs for farmers, allowing them to focus more on their agricultural operations without worrying about commercial trucking regulations for their specialized equipment. If this bill doesn't become law, the current paper-based or in-person renewal processes would continue, and the regulatory status of farm implements regarding commercial vehicle rules might remain ambiguous in some areas.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Transportation to allow states to create online systems for renewing seasonal restricted commercial driver's licenses for farm workers.
This streamlines the licensing process for crucial seasonal agricultural labor, making it easier for eligible employees to stay compliant.
PROVISION 02
Clarifies that 'implements of husbandry' (farm equipment) are not considered commercial motor vehicles.
This removes farm equipment from commercial vehicle regulations, potentially reducing compliance burdens for farmers and agricultural businesses.
PROVISION 03
States that implements of husbandry are not subject to commercial weight calculation rules.
This further distinguishes farm equipment from commercial trucks, simplifying operations and reducing regulatory oversight for agricultural use.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 4
R· Kansas
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 18
Introduced in Senate
SEP 18
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2909
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 18, 2025
Last actionSep 18, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 18, 2025
Senate BillS 2909Transportation and Public Works
Seasonal Agriculture CDL Modernization Act
INTRODUCED SEP 18, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 18, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
4
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
