2011 House Bill 5228 / 2012 Public Act 231

Revise trucking regulation

Introduced in the House

Dec. 14, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Greg MacMaster (R-105)

To establish that the state motor carrier (truck) safety law does not apply to trucks less than 26,001 pounds that are operated entirely within the state. Reportedly, once a truck exceeds the current 10,000 pound "commercial vehicle" threshold, this triggers onerous federal regulations.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

March 22, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 28, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 29, 2012

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

To establish that the state motor carrier (truck) safety law does not apply to trucks less than 26,001 pounds that are operated entirely within the state.

Received in the Senate

April 17, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

May 23, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 5, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 6, 2012

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To establish that the state motor carrier (truck) safety law does not apply to trucks less than 26,001 pounds that are operated entirely within the state.

Received in the House

June 6, 2012

June 12, 2012

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 26, 2012