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S.CON.RES.71: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that States should require candidates for driver's licenses to demonstrate an ability to exercise greatly increased caution when driving in the proximity of a potentially visually impaired individua
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about animals
- Introduced Dec. 15, 2005
- Latest Major Action Sept. 11, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (8 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that each state should require any candidate for a driver's license to demonstrate, as a condition of obtaining one, an ability to: (1) associate the use of the white cane and guide dog with visually impaired individuals; and (2) exercise greatly increased caution when driving in proximity to a potentially visually impaired individual.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Stevens without amendment and with a preamble. With written report No. 109-333.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 601.
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Dec. 15, 2005 |
Introduced in the Senate by Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii) |