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DE SB157
Bill
Status
8/6/2014
Primary Sponsor
Brian Bushweller
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AI Summary
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SB160 Summary:
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Increases gross vehicle weight limit for live-haul poultry trucks from 80,000 to 90,000 pounds when traveling less than 100 miles from farm to processing plant.
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Allows an additional 3 percent weight variance (up to 92,700 pounds total) to account for variations in bird weight, moisture from precipitation, and other unanticipated conditions.
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Requires live-haul poultry trucks to be subject to Delaware Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP), comply with all bridge weight limits, avoid interstate highways, and maintain minimum 96-inch axle spacing within one year of enactment.
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Applies the same provisions to both interstate and non-interstate highway operations under Delaware Code Title 21.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Open Meetings.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
8/6/2014