6/4/07-SB258 has died. A similar bill – HB42 – however, has been sent to the governor’s desk.

4/27/07-A bill awaiting consideration on the Senate floor would exempt commercial vehicles up to 13 tons that operate solely intrastate from federal safety regulations.
Sponsored by Sen. Parker Griffith, D-Huntsville, SB258 would exempt trucks weighing 10,001 pounds to 26,001 pounds from safety regulations, including the number of hours drivers may drive. It also would exempt affected drivers from physical exams.
The bill also would provide that the state’s planting and harvesting season would be all year. The designation would allow farm vehicles to be exempted from federal hours-of-service rules.
For Senate bill status, call (334) 242-7825. In Alabama, call 1-800-499-3051.
A similar House bill – HB432 – is awaiting assignment to committee in the Senate.