1997 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1259

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Licensing and Registration Prior Year Introduction As: HB 1283/96 - CGM
Sponsored By:
Delegates DeCarlo, Dypski, and Mandel
Entitled:
Vehicle Laws - Driving Tests - Driver Performance Evaluation Pilot Program

Synopsis:

Requiring the Motor Vehicle Administration to undertake a review of the content of the driving test given to applicants to evaluate the test's effectiveness in measuring driving skills under actual highway conditions; requiring the MVA to develop a revised driving test to evaluate an applicant's ability to drive and ensure standardization of test procedures and objectivity of scoring criteria; requiring the Administration to implement the revised driving test in specified counties; etc.

Legislative History

House Action
2/14
First Reading Commerce and Government Matters
2/19
Hearing 3/5 at 1:15 p.m.
3/18
Unfavorable Report by Commerce and Government Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Diane DeCarlo, District 6
Delegate Cornell N. Dypski, District 46
Delegate Adrienne A. Mandel, District 19
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
BALTIMORE COUNTY
DRIVERS' LICENSES
EXAMINATIONS
HARFORD COUNTY
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION
REPORTS -see also- RECORDS
Bill affects the following Statute:
Transportation
( 16-110 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)