5/16/06-A bill that would have allowed common carriers of household goods to file applications to the State Highways and Transportation Commission for approval of rates to reflect increases and decreases in the carrier’s costs has died.
Sponsored by Sen. Rob Mayer, R-Dexter, SB1027 remained in the House Transportation Committee when the session ended. The Senate previously passed it.
The bill also would have repealed “the exemption that currently allows household goods movers to operate wholly in municipalities, between contiguous municipalities, or commercial zones” without having to obtain operating authority from MoDOT. Currently, household movers are exempt from the rules and regulations if their operations are restricted to those described areas.

4/20/06-The Senate approved a bill Thursday, April 20, that would allow common carriers of household goods to file applications to the State Highways and Transportation Commission for approval of rates to reflect increases and decreases in the carrier’s costs.
Sponsored by Sen. Rob Mayer, R-Dexter, SB1027 also would “repeal the exemption that currently allows household goods movers to operate wholly in municipalities, between contiguous municipalities, or commercial zones” without having to obtain operating authority from the Missouri Department of Transportation.
Currently, household movers are exempt from the rules and regulations if their operations are restricted to those described areas.
The bill has been forwarded to the House for further consideration.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4666. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.

3/27/06-A bill before the full Senate would allow common carriers of household goods to file applications to the State Highways and Transportation Commission for approval of rates to reflect increases and decreases in the carrier’s costs.
Sponsored by Sen. Rob Mayer, R-Dexter, SB1027 also would “repeal the exemption that currently allows household goods movers to operate wholly in municipalities, between contiguous municipalities, or commercial zones” without having to obtain operating authority from the Missouri Department of Transportation.
Currently, household movers are exempt from the rules and regulations if their operations are restricted to those described areas.