MOTOR CARRIER EXEMPTIONS                                                              H.B. 4821 (H-1):

                                                                                               COMMITTEE SUMMARY

House Bill 4821 (Substitute H-1 as passed by the House)

Sponsor:  Representative Marilyn Lane

House Committee:  Transportation and Infrastructure

Senate Committee:  Transportation

Date Completed:  11-12-13

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Motor Carrier Safety Act to provide, except for Section 6, the Act and the rules promulgated under it would not apply to a motor bus as defined in, and for which a certificate of authority was issued under, the Motor Bus Transportation Act.  (Section 6 requires motor carriers, upon request, to give transportation safety-related documents to any member of the Motor Carrier Division of the Michigan State Police.)

The bill also would delete a provision that exempts a driver of a public utility service vehicle being used in the case of an emergency from the requirements of 49 CFR Part 395 (which governs hours of service for drivers).

MCL 480.15                                                              Legislative Analyst:  Glenn Steffens

FISCAL IMPACT

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

                                                                                       Fiscal Analyst:  Bruce Baker

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.