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MI SB1154
Bill
AI Summary
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Eliminates federal hours-of-service restrictions for motor carriers operating entirely in intrastate Michigan commerce engaged in seasonal construction-related activities.
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Removes limits on consecutive hours of operation and on-duty periods that carriers may permit or require of commercial motor vehicle operators in seasonal construction work.
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Maintains surge brake restrictions for vehicle combinations under 26,000 pounds gross combined weight rating, except for hazardous material transporters and vehicles designed for more than 8 passengers.
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Preserves existing exemptions for farm vehicles, public utility emergency responders, government-owned vehicles, and school buses from motor carrier safety act requirements.
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Defines "implement of husbandry" and "farm tractor" by reference to existing Michigan vehicle code definitions.
Legislative Description
Transportation; carriers; mobility policies; eliminate limits on hours of operator time and on-duty periods for commercial motor vehicles engaged in seasonal construction-related activities. Amends sec. 5 of 1963 PA 181 (MCL 480.15).
Transportation, carriers
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Transportation
5/31/2012