3/3/05-In a 13-4 vote that fell five votes shy of the 18 required for passage, the Senate failed to approve a bill that sought to require a motor vehicle or trailer with an open bed and transporting sand, gravel, rock or brick on a paved public street or highway to display a telephone number to call to report damage or injury caused by a load carried by the motor vehicle or trailer.
SB35, sponsored by Sen. Jim Hendren, R-Gravette, would have required the telephone number to be displayed on the back of the vehicle or trailer and be “clearly visible” at least 30 feet away.

1/12/05-A bill before the Senate Public Transportation Committee would require a motor vehicle or trailer that has an open bed and is transporting sand, gravel, rock or brick on a paved public street or highway to display a telephone number to call to report damage or injury caused by a load carried by the motor vehicle or trailer, and for other purposes.
SB35, sponsored by Sen. Kim Hendren, R-Gravette, would require the telephone number to be displayed on the back of the vehicle or trailer and “clearly visible” at least 30 feet away.
For Senate bill status, call (501) 682-5951.