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MI HB4695

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/9/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jason Sheppard

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Exempts vehicles transporting potable water in bulk to residences from seasonal weight restrictions (March, April, May) if traveling at not more than 35 miles per hour.

  • Defines "potable water" according to section 31701 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (MCL 324.31701).

  • Adds the potable water exemption to existing seasonal weight restriction provisions that already exempt agricultural commodities and public utility vehicles under specified conditions.

  • Maintains all other axle load and gross vehicle weight requirements under normal conditions and designates highways.

Legislative Description

Traffic control; traffic regulation; seasonal weight restrictions; exempt trucks transporting potable water. Amends sec. 722 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.722).

Traffic control: traffic regulation

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Transportation

4/19/2016

Committee Referrals

Transportation4/19/2016
Transportation And Infrastructure6/9/2015

Full Bill Text

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