2001 House Bill 5337 / 2002 Public Act 41

Introduced in the House

Oct. 24, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Jud Gilbert (R-82)

To revise certain weight restrictions related to tandem-axles weight limits on tractor-trailer trucks used to haul agricultural commodities. The bill would increase the truck weight limit from 73,280 pounds to 80,000 pounds, depending on certain regulations relating to the number of axles and their distance from each other.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Jan. 22, 2002

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with a version recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. It would also extend certain agriculture-related truck weight limit exemptions to public utility vehicles.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 76 to 27 (details)

To revise certain weight restrictions related to tandem-axles weight limits on tractor-trailer trucks used to haul agricultural commodities. The bill would increase the truck weight limit from 73,280 pounds to 80,000 pounds, depending on certain regulations relating to the number of axles and their distance from each other. The bill would also extend certain agriculture weight limit exemptions to public utility vehicles.

Received in the Senate

Jan. 22, 2002

Feb. 27, 2002

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 27, 2002

Signed by Gov. John Engler

March 11, 2002