require that any holder of a commercial driver license in this state must be proficient in the English language, and to provide a penalty therefor.

Summary

The bill adds a condition that anyone applying for or holding a commercial driver’s license in South Dakota must prove they are proficient in English. The Department of Transportation would confirm this through English‑only written tests and a short oral interview, and a violation would be classified as a Class 2 misdemeanor. The measure was deferred to the 41st legislative day and ultimately failed.

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