Driver’s license, commercial; disqualification of license if convicted of voluntary or involuntary manslaughter where death occurred as a result of operation of a commercial motor vehicle. Amending § 46.2-341.18. (Patron-Bell, Robert B., HB 916 (Chapter 424))

Motor carriers; regulation of transportation of railroad employees by contract carriers. Adding §§ 46.2-2099.44 through 46.2-2099.53. (Patron-Ward, HB 1365 (F))

Motor carriers of passengers; contract bus and passenger carriers obtain a permit from DMV before operating on State highways. Amending §§ 46.2-2096, 46.2-2097.1, and 46.2-2099.2. (Patron-Marshall, D.W., HB 546 (C))

Truck weights; exempts vehicles hauling wood pellets from weight limits, overweight permits, and permit fees. Adding § 46.2-1129.2. (Patron-Nutter, HB 991 (F))

Vehicle registration; limits certain exemptions to pickup and panel trucks, etc., and vehicles weighing over 7500 pounds. Amending §§ 46.2-665, 46.2-666, and 46.2-670. (Patron-Scott, E.T., HB 1277 (Chapter 293))