2001 House Bill 5205 / 2002 Public Act 78

Introduced in the House

Oct. 16, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Jud Gilbert (R-82)

To clarify the number of axles allowed on 53-foot trucks, so as to allow "tridem" or three-axle trailers.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Jan. 29, 2002

Amendment offered

To clarify a technical definition contained in the bill so the language of the amended law is internally consistent.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered

To allow a shorter wheelbase on trailers (37.5 feet vs. 40.5 feet currently).

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

To clarify the number of axles allowed on 53-foot truck trailers, so as to allow "tridem" or three-axle trailers.

Received in the Senate

Jan. 29, 2002

March 5, 2002

Substitute offered by Sen. Willis Bullard (R-15)

To replace the previous version of the bill with a version recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute moves back the date the bill goes into effect but does not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 5, 2002

To clarify the number of axles allowed on 53-foot truck trailers, so as to allow "tridem" or three-axle trailers.

March 7, 2002

Passed in the House 99 to 0 (details)

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

Received in the Senate

March 7, 2002

Signed by Gov. John Engler

March 25, 2002