2025 House Bill 4343

Traffic control: violations; certain trucks assisting in a state of emergency; exempt from frost laws.

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 722 (MCL 257.722), as amended by 2024 PA 106.

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Amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to adjust axle load limits, provide exemptions for certain vehicles, and address seasonal weight restrictions, particularly benefiting agricultural and public utility sectors.

Introduced in the House

April 17, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Ken Borton (R-105) and 11 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. John Roth (R-104), Karl Bohnak (R-109), David Prestin (R-108), Parker Fairbairn (R-107), Cameron Cavitt (R-106), Greg Markkanen (R-110), Gina Johnsen (R-78), Jerry Neyer (R-92), David Martin (R-68), Matt Bierlein (R-97) and William Bruck (R-30)

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

May 13, 2025

Reported without amendment

May 21, 2025

Passed in the House 104 to 1 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

May 29, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure