4/23/07-A bill has died that sought to require certain loose loads to be covered while being driven on highways in the state.
SB236 remained in committee at the deadline to advance to the Senate floor, effectively killing it for the year.
State law now prohibits people from driving on highways with loads unless the load and any covering on it is securely fastened to prevent items from creating a hazard to other highway users.
The bill would have required a motor vehicle or trailer with an open bed and transporting sand, aggregate, gravel or rock on highways to secure such loads with a cover such as a tarp.