2009 Senate Bill 448

Authorize seasonal load limit exceptions for septic haulers

Introduced in the Senate

April 21, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Michelle McManus (R-35)

To allow an exemption from seasonal road weight limit restrictions for septage haulers in emergency cases, such as situations in which a home owner's septic system has backed up. Permission would be required on a case-by-case basis from the state Department of Transportation.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Oct. 7, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 15, 2009

Amendment offered

To give the authority to county road commissions to grant the exemptions, not the state.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Oct. 20, 2009

Passed in the Senate 23 to 14 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 20, 2009