US SB856 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Introduced on April 22 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-04-22 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 22 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-04-22 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Commercial Truck Highway Safety Demonstration Program Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a program to demonstrate the effects on the safety of the highway network in Maine of permitting operation on the Interstate System highways within the state of a vehicle that weighs over 80,000 pounds, that consists of a three-axle tractor unit hauling a single trailer or semitrailer, and that does not exceed any vehicle weight limitation applicable under Maine law. Waives highway funding reduction relating to weight of vehicles using Interstate System highways with respect to vehicles allowed pursuant to this program. Provides for program termination and for the responsibilities of the state of Maine, including: (1) submitting a plan to the Secretary; (2) establishing a highway safety committee; and (3) collecting data on the net effects of the operation of such vehicles on safety.
Title
Commercial Truck Highway Safety Demonstration Program Act of 2009
Sponsors
Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME] | Sen. Olympia Snowe [R-ME] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2009-04-22 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | |
2009-04-22 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4576-4577) |
Subjects
Government information and archives
Maine
Motor vehicles
State and local government operations
Transportation programs funding
Transportation safety and security
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-bill/856/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/s856/BILLS-111s856is.pdf |