MOTOR CARRIERS: SURGE BRAKES - H.B. 4846 (S-1): FLOOR ANALYSIS
House Bill 4846 (Substitute S-1 as reported)
Sponsor: Representative Michael Witalski
House Committee: Transportation
Senate Committee: Transportation and Tourism
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Motor Carrier Safety Act to permit trailers with a gross vehicle weight or gross vehicle weight rating of up to 15,000 pounds or trailer-vehicle combinations with an actual gross vehicle weight or a gross vehicle weight rating of up to 26,000 pounds to be equipped with surge brakes for intrastate operation as allowed under the Michigan Vehicle Code.
MCL 480.11a et al. - Legislative Analyst: L. Arasim
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 5-17-00 - Fiscal Analyst: B. BakerFloor\hb4846 - Bill Analysis @ http://www.state.mi.us/sfa
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.