U.S. Congress - S.1113 Safe Roads Act of 2009
S.1113 - Safe Roads Act of 2009
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish and maintain a national clearinghouse for records related to alcohol and controlled substances testing of commercial motor vehicle operators, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)
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- Official: A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish and maintain a national clearinghouse for records related to alcohol and controlled substances testing of commercial motor vehicle operators, and for other purposes. as introduced.
- Short: Safe Roads Act of 2009 as introduced.
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5/20/2009--Introduced.Safe Roads Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a national clearinghouse for positive alcohol and controlled substance test results and test refusals of commercial motor vehicle operators. Prohibits the release of clearinghouse informatioOfficial Summary
5/20/2009--Introduced.Safe Roads Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a national clearinghouse for positive alcohol and controlled substance test results and test refusals of commercial motor vehicle operators. Prohibits the release of clearinghouse information to a commercial motor carrier employer unless there has been compliance with all applicable federal privacy laws and regulations. Authorizes the Secretary to collect fees from such employers and other authorized users for informational requests. Prohibits an employer from hiring an individual to operate a commercial motor vehicle unless the employer has determined that the individual, for the preceding three-year period, has:(1) been tested for use of alcohol and controlled substances;
(2) not tested positive for their use, or tested positive but has completed the return-to-duty process; and
(3) not refused to be tested. Directs the Secretary to establish a process:
(1) to require employers to request and review any clearinghouse records of individuals before their employment as a commercial motor vehicle operator; and
(2) for an individual and a state licensing authority to request and receive information from the clearinghouse. Subjects persons who violate the requirements of this Act to both civil and criminal penalties. Requires the Secretary to take certain actions to enhance Department of Transportation (DOT) oversight of testing sites.
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ATA Commends U.S. DOT for National Campaign Against Drunk Driving
...as administrative license revocation, ignition interlock devices, and open container laws. ATA also supports the Safe Roads Act, S.1113, a bipartisan bill introduced by Senator Mark Pryor (D-Ark.) that would create a DOT-administered National Drug and A
ATA Supports National Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Bill
ARLINGTON, Va. , May 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Trucking Associations (ATA) supports the Safe Roads Act, S.1113, introduced this week by Sen ...
ATA Supports National Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Bill
ARLINGTON, Va., May 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Trucking Associations (ATA) supports the Safe Roads Act, S.1113, introduced this week by Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark. The bipartisan bill would create a U.S. Department of Transportation
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