New State Law Changes Process for CDL Holders, Permit Seekers
New State Law Changes Process for CDL Holders, Permit Seekers
To comply with federal regulations, a new state law is now in effect that may affect individuals in the 106th District who hold commercial driver licenses (CDL) or those who will be seeking them. Most of the changes went into effect earlier this year. The changes are a result of Act 49 of 2015, which seeks to enhance public and driver safety while making the process a bit simpler for those who are seeking to renew a CDL.
All new CDL applicants and current holders required to renew or make any changes or upgrades to their CDL will need to do so in person. License holders are required to prove citizenship or legal presence in the form of a birth certificate, passport, naturalization documents or current immigration documents in person. The requirement to prove citizenship or legal presence for permanent residents and citizens will only need to be done once as a notation will be made on the customer’s record confirming the verification was made and the date it was made.
Additionally, residency documents will be required initially, at renewal and any time an address change occurs. Proof of residency can be accomplished by providing tax records, lease agreements, mortgage documents, W-2 form, current weapons permit, current utility bills (water, gas, electric, cable, etc.), a letter from PennDOT or a current license.
More information is also available via PennDOT’s website at
dmv.pa.gov by typing “CDL” in the search bar.
Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Now Open
Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now accepting applications for cash grants. Eligible residents are encouraged to apply online to make the application review faster and save taxpayer dollars.
LIHEAP is a grant program that offers home heating assistance to eligible low-income households or families in crisis. Grants are awarded based on household income, family size, type of heating fuel and region. The LIHEAP program serves approximately 392,349 Pennsylvania households. In most counties, assistance with home heating crisis situations is available 24 hours a day.
For complete eligibility requirements or to apply online for LIHEAP, visit my website,
RepPayne.com.
Paper applications can be obtained by contacting the Dauphin County Assistance Office at (717) 787-2324, or by calling the state’s LIHEAP hotline at 1-866-857-7095. Applications are also available from local utility companies and community service agencies, such as Area Agencies on Aging or community action agencies.