AG. TOWING SAFETY CHAINS - H.B. 4323: COMMITTEE SUMMARY
House Bill 4323 (as passed by the House)
Sponsor: Representative Terry Geiger
House Committee: Agriculture and Resource Management
Senate Committee: Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems
Date Completed: 4-19-99
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code's provisions on the towing of a vehicle or trailer by another vehicle to provide that in the case of an implement of husbandry, with a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating of up to 10,000 pounds, the safety chains or devices required under the Code would have to conform to Federal motor carrier safety regulations.
MCL 257.721 - Legislative Analyst: L. Arasim
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
- Fiscal Analyst: P. AlderferS9900\s4323sa
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.