3/21/07-A bill has died that sought to reduce the speeds of large trucks traveling through certain areas by 15 mph.
Sponsored by Rep. Richard Morrissette, D-Oklahoma City, HB2132 remained in the House Rules Committee at the deadline for measures to advance from committee, effectively killing it for the year.
The bill called for trucks to be slowed from 70 mph to 55 mph while driving on the state's interstate highways through urban areas. All other vehicles would have been allowed to continue to travel at the current speed limit.

1/26/07-Rep. Richard Morrissette, D-Oklahoma City, has filed a bill that would reduce the speeds of large trucks traveling through certain areas by 15 mph.
HB2132 would slow trucks from 70 mph to 55 mph while driving on the state's interstate highways through urban areas. All other vehicles would be allowed to continue to travel at the current speed limit.
The bill is awaiting assignment to committee for the session that begins Feb. 5.
For House bill status, call (405) 521-2711. In Oklahoma, call 1-800-522-8502.