2009 House Bill 4224 / Public Act 37

Revise logging equipment hauling regulations

Introduced in the House

Feb. 11, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Kate Ebli (D-56)

To eliminate a prohibition on a truck trailer towing both a saw unit and a “log slasher” used in logging operations, subject to certain length regulations.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

March 5, 2009

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 17, 2009

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 18, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

May 13, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 20, 2009

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To eliminate a prohibition on a truck trailer towing both a saw unit and a “log slasher” used in logging operations, subject to certain length regulations.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

June 4, 2009