2009 House Bill 4999 / Public Act 146

Extend utility truck seasonal weight limit exemption

Introduced in the House

May 26, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Jeff Mayes (D-96)

To expand a limited exemption from the seasonal truck weight restrictions ("frost laws") for public utility trucks, so that it also applies to the utility’s subcontractors.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology

July 14, 2009

Reported without amendment

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

Aug. 19, 2009

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 100 to 6 (details)

Received in the Senate

Aug. 26, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Oct. 7, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 5, 2009

Amendment offered by Sen. Ray Basham (D-8)

To make the utility liable for any damage done to a road by its or its subcontractors trucks.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 28 to 6 (details)

To expand a limited exemption from the seasonal truck weight restrictions ("frost laws") for public utility trucks, so that it also applies to the utility’s subcontractors.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Nov. 19, 2009