2016 Senate Bill 706: Ban local logging truck regulations stricter than state’s

Public Act 454 of 2016

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson R-Escanaba on January 14, 2016

To prohibit local governments from imposing restrictions on logging trucks that exceed those authorized by state law. Official Text and Analysis.

Referred to the Senate Transportation Committee on January 14, 2016

Reported in the Senate on April 26, 2016

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Amendment offered in the Senate on May 19, 2016

To clarify wording in the ban.

The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on May 19, 2016

Received in the House on May 24, 2016

Referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on May 24, 2016

Reported in the House on November 30, 2016

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on January 4, 2017