HB 2443 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session

commercial driver license; English proficiency

HB 2443 requires new applicants for Arizona Class A, B, or C commercial driver licenses (CDLs) to pass an English proficiency test covering reading, speaking, writing, and listening skills. This applies specifically to new applicants, not existing license holders. The test is mandated as part of the knowledge examination process for CDL applicants under amended Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-3223. The bill does not change existing renewal requirements or affect current CDL holders.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Jan 2026

House Passage

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Last action Mar 10, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced Version → House Engrossed Version (02/25/2026) · 1 edit · Feb 25, 2026

MINOR

The bill was reformatted from a standard introduced version to a House Engrossed version, which typically indicates it has passed the House and is ready for the next legislative step. The substantive text regarding commercial driver license requirements, including English proficiency standards, remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

The document structure was updated to reflect the bill's progression to the House Engrossed version, including changes to the header, title, and page numbering, while the actual legal text of the statute remains identical.

Floor votes · House Feb 25, 2026

How they voted

31–23

Passed · 6 other

Total votes 60

Feb 25, 2026

D Democratic27

23 Nay 4

85% Nay

R Republican33

31 Yea 2

93% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Feb 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

PASSED

lower

Feb 24, 2026

Lower · Passed

lower

Jan 28, 2026

Lower · Passed

lower

1 primary · 9 co-sponsors