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MI SB1154

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/31/2012

Primary Sponsor

Michael Kowall

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Eliminates federal hours-of-service restrictions for motor carriers operating entirely in intrastate Michigan commerce engaged in seasonal construction-related activities.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Preserves existing exemptions for farm vehicles, public utility emergency responders, government-owned vehicles, and school buses from motor carrier safety act requirements.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Transportation5/31/2012

Full Bill Text

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