2011 Senate Bill 265 / 2012 Public Act 522

Exempt heating fuel trucks from seasonal weight limits

Introduced in the Senate

March 15, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To exempt trucks delivering heating fuel from seasonal weight restrictions during the time of year when roads are subject to freeze/thaw cycles.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

April 13, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

April 28, 2011

Passed in the Senate 25 to 12 (details)

Received in the House

April 28, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Dec. 12, 2012

Substitute offered by Rep. Wayne Schmidt (R-104)

To narrow the exception to propane fuel trucks taking fuel to customers who are running out.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 80 to 29 (details)

To exempt trucks delivering propane fuel from seasonal weight restrictions during the time of year when roads are subject to freeze/thaw cycles.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 13, 2012

Amendment offered by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To revise some truck weight limit regulations related to agricultural and timber operations.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 26 to 12 (details)

To exempt trucks delivering propane fuel from seasonal weight restrictions during the time of year when roads are subject to freeze/thaw cycles.

Received in the House

Dec. 13, 2012

Dec. 14, 2012

Passed in the House 79 to 28 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 28, 2012