2012 Senate Bill 968

Revise overweight truck detail

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 15, 2012

Introduced by Sen. John Proos (R-21)

To give courts discretion in imposing penalties on trucks that are not overweight overall, but may have one axle carrying more weight than permitted. Under current law a court must impose a $200 fine.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Nov. 29, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 4, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Sen. John Proos (R-21)

To revise details of some of the bill's wording.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 4, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Transportation