AG. MATERIAL TRANSPORT EXCEPTION - S.B. 677 (S-2): FLOOR ANALYSIS

Senate Bill 677 (Substitute S-2 as reported)

Sponsor: Senator Joel D. Gougeon

Committee: Agriculture and Forestry

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Motor Carrier Safety Act to authorize the transportation of agricultural products that are exempt from hazardous materials transportation regulations as specified in Part 173.5 and Subparts G and H of Part 172 of the Code of Federal Regulations, if the transportation were in compliance with the Motor Carrier Safety Act and other State law. (Part 173 pertains to agricultural products that are exempted from the general requirements for shipments and packagings, and Subparts G and H pertain to emergency response information and training for hazardous materials employees.)

Proposed MCL 480.5 - Legislative Analyst: N. Nagata

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed: 11-10-97 - Fiscal Analyst: B. Bakerfloor\sb677

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.