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MI HB5714
Bill
Status
12/31/2014
Primary Sponsor
Michael McCready
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AI Summary
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Modifies the Motor Carrier Act of 1933 to streamline procedures for issuing certificates of authority to motor carriers of general commodities and household goods, with specific deadlines for commission decisions (180-300 days for hearings, 120-180 days for other proceedings).
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Establishes that motor carriers of general commodities must obtain certificates of authority before operating for hire on public highways, with the commission issuing certificates upon finding the applicant is fit, willing, able, and has proper insurance; household goods carriers subject to similar requirements with additional rate-filing and predatory rate protections.
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Creates rate regulation framework for household goods carriers including filing requirements, restrictions on predatory rates (rates below fully allocated costs), 30-45 day notice requirements for rate changes, and provisions allowing rate changes within 20% of base rates without commission investigation under certain conditions.
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Establishes identification and marking requirements for intrastate motor vehicles including MPSC lettering and account numbers on power vehicles, sets annual fees of $100 per vehicle ($50 for household goods trucks), and requires proof of insurance and workers' compensation compliance.
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Grants the Michigan Public Service Commission broad authority to supervise motor carriers, promulgate safety rules, investigate complaints, assess violations up to $500 per violation, and revoke or suspend certificates for good cause after notice and opportunity to be heard; effective April 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Transportation; carriers; motor carrier act; modify procedure for issuance of authority and other general revisions. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 3 & 4, art. I, heading & secs. 1, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13 & 14, art. II, heading & secs. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11 & 12, art. III, secs. 1 & 2, art. IV, secs. 2, 5, 6, 6a, 6b, 7, 8, 9 10, 10a, 11, 14, 14a & 18, art. V & sec. 2, art. VI of 1933 PA 254 (MCL 475.1 et seq.); adds secs. 4a, 7, 7a, 7b & 9a to art. III & repeals sec. 5, art. I, secs. 4, 6, 7, 7a, 7b, 7c & 11, art. II, sec. 5a, art. III, sec. 1a, art. IV, sec. 4, art. V & sec. 3, art. VI of 1933 PA 254 (MCL 475.5 et seq.).
Transportation, carriers
Last Action
Assigned Pa 493'14 2014 Addenda
12/31/2014