1/4/08-SB492 remained in committee when the 2007 session closed. It can be brought back for consideration during the session that begins Jan. 9.

8/1/07-The Senate unanimously approved a bill that is intended to lessen the potential blow on the pocketbooks of truck owners or drivers for truck weight violations. It has moved to the House.
State law mandates vehicles loaded and driven or moved on highways when overweight the owner or driver pay a fine based on the weight of the excess load and its distribution. If the person doesn't immediately pay the fine or post bond in an amount double the fine, the vehicle must be impounded.
SB492 would eliminate the requirement to double bond amounts. Instead, bonds posted for overweight vehicles would be for the amount of the fines.
The bill also would establish standards for truck weighing scales. It is awaiting consideration in the House Transportation Committee. If approved there, the bill would move to the House floor before it could head to the governor's desk.
For bill status, call (517) 373-2400.