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MO SB107

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2011

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Green

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes driver qualification file requirements including biennial physical examinations, annual driving record reviews, and current driver's license documentation showing Class E qualification.

  • Disqualifies drivers with two or more serious traffic violations within three years, including intoxication offenses, seat belt violations, speeding 15+ mph over limit, and various other traffic offenses.

  • Imposes driving hour limits: maximum 10 hours after 8 consecutive off-duty hours, 15 hours combined on-duty and drive time, and 70 hours on-duty and drive time in any 8-day period.

  • Requires pre-employment alcohol and controlled substances testing with zero alcohol concentration and verified negative results; mandates post-accident testing within 8 hours for alcohol and 32 hours for controlled substances if accident involves fatality or injury.

  • Mandates vehicle maintenance programs with weekly inspections, specific equipment requirements including seatbelts, emergency kits, first aid kits, and amber warning lights; requires $5 million insurance per vehicle and allows Missouri Department of Transportation inspection access.

  • Establishes civil penalties up to $2,000 per violation; designates the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission to promulgate implementing rules.

Legislative Description

Enacts various regulations pertaining to contract carriers that transport railroad employees

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Transportation Committee

1/20/2011

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/20/2011

Full Bill Text

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