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MI SB0265

Bill

Status

Passed

12/31/2012

Primary Sponsor

Phillip Pavlov

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Exempts propane delivery vehicles from seasonal weight restrictions during March, April, and May if the propane tank is filled to no more than 50% capacity and the vehicle travels at no more than 35 miles per hour.

  • Defines "emergency delivery" as a propane delivery to a residential customer whose fuel tank contains an estimated 25% or less of its heating fuel capacity.

  • Maintains existing exemptions from seasonal weight restrictions for vehicles transporting agricultural commodities and public utility vehicles performing emergency or non-emergency work.

  • Requires the state transportation department and local authorities to post seasonal weight restriction information on their websites, including effective dates and affected highways.

  • Effective date: December 28, 2012.

Legislative Description

Traffic control; violations; weight restriction during frost restriction periods; provide exemption for trucks transporting heating fuel under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 722 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.722).

Energy, gas and oil

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0522'12 With Immediate Effect

12/31/2012

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/15/2011

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