2016 Senate Bill 706 / Public Act 454

Ban local logging truck regulations stricter than state’s

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 14, 2016

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To prohibit local governments from imposing restrictions on logging trucks that exceed those authorized by state law.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

April 26, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 19, 2016

Amendment offered

To clarify wording in the ban.

The amendment passed by voice vote

May 24, 2016

Passed in the Senate 34 to 3 (details)

Received in the House

May 24, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Nov. 30, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 13, 2016

Passed in the House 107 to 1 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2016