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5/23/07-A bill has died that included several provisions of interest to truck drivers.
SB239 remained in the House when the session ended, effectively killing it for the year. The Senate previously approved a similar version.
5/2/07-The House Special Committee on Tax Reform voted to advance a bill to the House Rules Committee that includes several provisions of interest to truck drivers. The Senate already approved it.
SB239 would change the maximum length for saddlemount vehicle transporter combinations in the state from 75 feet to 97 feet, when operated on interstate highways. It also 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.
It 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.
A separate provision included in the bill would prohibit indemnity agreements in motor carrier transportation contracts that claim “to indemnify a party against loss from negligence or intentional acts void and unenforceable.”
Also included is a provision that would expand the area in which “local log trucks” and “local log truck tractors” can operate from 50 miles to 100 miles.
Added to the bill while in the House is a provision that would set up a program to certify local law enforcement officers to enforce CMV laws. It also would require owners of CMVs with a licensed gross weight in excess of 50,000 pounds to verify registration with motor carrier services to obtain or renew licenses.
Also added to the bill is a provision that would revise a 12-year old law to further limit the amount of total revenue a city receives from traffic violations.
A 1995 state law limits the amount of traffic fine revenue municipalities can keep. Under that law, cities or towns that receive more than 45 percent of their total annual revenue from fines for traffic violations must turn over any amount in excess of that 45 percent to the Department of Revenue.
The bill would reduce the amount to 35 percent.
It also would clarify the common carrier sales tax exemption for the purchase of motor vehicles – with a gross weight of 24,000 pounds or more – or trailers.
Current state law applies the exemption only if the common carrier operates solely in interstate commerce. The bill would make the exemption applicable to both intrastate and interstate commerce.
A tax credit also would be created for the use of idle reduction technology. Individuals or businesses would be allowed to claim an income tax credit equal to 50 percent of the amount paid to purchase and install idle reduction technology on class 8 trucks. The maximum amount of the tax credit would be $3,500, per truck.
The provision would sunset two years after Aug. 28, 2007.
Removed from the bill in the House was a provision that would have allowed commercial motor vehicles originating in the state and delivering to neighboring states to meet weight restrictions of the destination states. If weight limits of the destination state are less than Missouri’s weight limits, the Missouri weight rule would have applied.
If House lawmakers endorse the bill it would head back to the Senate for approval of changes. It could then move to Gov. Matt Blunt’s desk.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4633. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.
4/4/07-The Senate unanimously approved a bill that includes several provisions of interest to truck drivers. It's been forwarded to the House for further consideration.
Sponsored by Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Bill Stouffer, R-Napton, SB239 also would bring state law in line with some federal rules that were part of the 2005 federal Highway Bill.
The bill would change the maximum length for saddlemount vehicle transporter combinations in the state from 75 feet to 97 feet when operated on interstate highways. It also 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.
It 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.
A separate provision included in the bill would prohibit indemnity agreements in motor carrier transportation contracts that claim "to indemnify a party against loss from negligence or intentional acts void and unenforceable."
Another provision would allow commercial motor vehicles originating in the state and delivering to neighboring states to meet weight restrictions of the destination states. If weight limits of the destination state are less than Missouri's weight limits, the Missouri weight rule would apply.
Also included is a provision that would expand the area in which "local log trucks" and "local log truck tractors" can operate from 50 miles to 100 miles. One other provision of note included in the bill would direct all fines from cities' use of automated traffic enforcement cameras to be used for education.
It is awaiting assignment to committee in the House.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4633. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.
3/28/07-A bill awaiting final consideration on the floor of the Senate includes several provisions of interest to truck drivers.
Sponsored by Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Bill Stouffer, R-Napton, SB239 also would bring state law in line with some federal rules that were part of the 2005 federal Highway Bill.
The bill would change the maximum length for saddlemount vehicle transporter combinations in the state from 75 feet to 97 feet when operated on interstate highways. It also 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.
It 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.
A separate provision included in the bill would prohibit indemnity agreements in motor carrier transportation contracts that claim "to indemnify a party against loss from negligence or intentional acts void and unenforceable."
Another provision would allow commercial motor vehicles originating in the state and delivering to neighboring states to meet weight restrictions of the destination states. If weight limits of the destination state are less than Missouri's weight limits, the Missouri weight rule would apply.
Also included is a provision that would expand the area in which "local log trucks" and "local log truck tractors" can operate from 50 miles to 100 miles. One other provision of note included in the bill would direct all fines from cities' use of automated traffic enforcement cameras to be used for education.
If the Senate votes in favor of the bill it would move to the House for further consideration.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4633. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.
SB239 remained in the House when the session ended, effectively killing it for the year. The Senate previously approved a similar version.
5/2/07-The House Special Committee on Tax Reform voted to advance a bill to the House Rules Committee that includes several provisions of interest to truck drivers. The Senate already approved it.
SB239 would change the maximum length for saddlemount vehicle transporter combinations in the state from 75 feet to 97 feet, when operated on interstate highways. It also 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.
It 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.
A separate provision included in the bill would prohibit indemnity agreements in motor carrier transportation contracts that claim “to indemnify a party against loss from negligence or intentional acts void and unenforceable.”
Also included is a provision that would expand the area in which “local log trucks” and “local log truck tractors” can operate from 50 miles to 100 miles.
Added to the bill while in the House is a provision that would set up a program to certify local law enforcement officers to enforce CMV laws. It also would require owners of CMVs with a licensed gross weight in excess of 50,000 pounds to verify registration with motor carrier services to obtain or renew licenses.
Also added to the bill is a provision that would revise a 12-year old law to further limit the amount of total revenue a city receives from traffic violations.
A 1995 state law limits the amount of traffic fine revenue municipalities can keep. Under that law, cities or towns that receive more than 45 percent of their total annual revenue from fines for traffic violations must turn over any amount in excess of that 45 percent to the Department of Revenue.
The bill would reduce the amount to 35 percent.
It also would clarify the common carrier sales tax exemption for the purchase of motor vehicles – with a gross weight of 24,000 pounds or more – or trailers.
Current state law applies the exemption only if the common carrier operates solely in interstate commerce. The bill would make the exemption applicable to both intrastate and interstate commerce.
A tax credit also would be created for the use of idle reduction technology. Individuals or businesses would be allowed to claim an income tax credit equal to 50 percent of the amount paid to purchase and install idle reduction technology on class 8 trucks. The maximum amount of the tax credit would be $3,500, per truck.
The provision would sunset two years after Aug. 28, 2007.
Removed from the bill in the House was a provision that would have allowed commercial motor vehicles originating in the state and delivering to neighboring states to meet weight restrictions of the destination states. If weight limits of the destination state are less than Missouri’s weight limits, the Missouri weight rule would have applied.
If House lawmakers endorse the bill it would head back to the Senate for approval of changes. It could then move to Gov. Matt Blunt’s desk.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4633. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.
4/4/07-The Senate unanimously approved a bill that includes several provisions of interest to truck drivers. It's been forwarded to the House for further consideration.
Sponsored by Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Bill Stouffer, R-Napton, SB239 also would bring state law in line with some federal rules that were part of the 2005 federal Highway Bill.
The bill would change the maximum length for saddlemount vehicle transporter combinations in the state from 75 feet to 97 feet when operated on interstate highways. It also 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.
It 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.
A separate provision included in the bill would prohibit indemnity agreements in motor carrier transportation contracts that claim "to indemnify a party against loss from negligence or intentional acts void and unenforceable."
Another provision would allow commercial motor vehicles originating in the state and delivering to neighboring states to meet weight restrictions of the destination states. If weight limits of the destination state are less than Missouri's weight limits, the Missouri weight rule would apply.
Also included is a provision that would expand the area in which "local log trucks" and "local log truck tractors" can operate from 50 miles to 100 miles. One other provision of note included in the bill would direct all fines from cities' use of automated traffic enforcement cameras to be used for education.
It is awaiting assignment to committee in the House.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4633. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.
3/28/07-A bill awaiting final consideration on the floor of the Senate includes several provisions of interest to truck drivers.
Sponsored by Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Bill Stouffer, R-Napton, SB239 also would bring state law in line with some federal rules that were part of the 2005 federal Highway Bill.
The bill would change the maximum length for saddlemount vehicle transporter combinations in the state from 75 feet to 97 feet when operated on interstate highways. It also 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.
It 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.
A separate provision included in the bill would prohibit indemnity agreements in motor carrier transportation contracts that claim "to indemnify a party against loss from negligence or intentional acts void and unenforceable."
Another provision would allow commercial motor vehicles originating in the state and delivering to neighboring states to meet weight restrictions of the destination states. If weight limits of the destination state are less than Missouri's weight limits, the Missouri weight rule would apply.
Also included is a provision that would expand the area in which "local log trucks" and "local log truck tractors" can operate from 50 miles to 100 miles. One other provision of note included in the bill would direct all fines from cities' use of automated traffic enforcement cameras to be used for education.
If the Senate votes in favor of the bill it would move to the House for further consideration.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4633. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.