2013 Senate Bill 277 / 2014 Public Act 294

Revise commercial vehicle regulation detail

Introduced in the Senate

March 19, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Joe Hune (R-22)

To eliminate a requirement that commercial vehicles weighing more than 5,000 pounds must display the owner’s name on the cab.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Oct. 2, 2013

Reported without amendment

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

Oct. 9, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Oct. 15, 2013

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To eliminate a requirement that commercial vehicles weighing more than 5,000 pounds must display the owner’s name on the cab. Wrecker trucks and road service vehicles would still be subject to the mandate.

Received in the House

Oct. 15, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Sept. 9, 2014

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 23, 2014

Passed in the House 101 to 7 (details)

To eliminate a requirement that commercial vehicles weighing more than 5,000 pounds must display the owner’s name on the cab. Wrecker trucks and road service vehicles would still be subject to the mandate.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Sept. 30, 2014