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AL HB679
Bill
Status
3/4/2010
Primary Sponsor
Tammy Irons
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 37-1-66 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to expand enforcement powers of Public Service Commission enforcement division officers.
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Officers designated in writing by the Public Service Commission gain authority to enforce Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and Federal Hazardous Material Regulations adopted by the Alabama Department of Public Safety.
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Officers retain existing powers of peace officers and deputy sheriffs within the state as to Public Service Commission laws, rules, regulations, and Title 32, Chapter 9A.
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Clarifies that expanded enforcement authority does not transfer oversight responsibility for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Rules, Federal Hazardous Material Regulations, or the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program from the Alabama Department of Public Safety.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Public Service Commission, powers expanded to authorize officers of enforcement division to enforce state law regarding Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and the Federal Hazardous Material Regulations, Sec. 37-1-66 am'd.
Public Service Commission
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Government Operations
3/4/2010