4/16/04-Gov. Phil Bredesen signed a bill into law April 8 that authorizes the director of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and chief local elected officials to declare a state of emergency for the purpose of triggering the emergency relief effort portion of the hours-of-service regulations promulgated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
HB2720, sponsored by Rep. Stratton Bone, D-Lebanon, would apply to commercial vehicles engaged in the distribution of electric power, the supply of fuel, or telecommunications services.

3/30/04-The Senate unanimously approved a bill March 22 that would authorize the director of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and chief local elected officials to declare a state of emergency for the purpose of triggering the emergency relief effort portion of the hours-of-service regulations promulgated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
HB2720, sponsored by Rep. Stratton Bone, D-Lebanon, would apply to commercial vehicles engaged in the distribution of electric power, the supply of fuel, or telecommunications services.
The bill, which previously passed the House, now heads to Gov. Phil Bredesen. For bill status, call (615) 741-3511.