6/4/07-A bill died in the House Transportation Committee that was intended to remove a loophole to enforcement of cargo securement rules. The Senate previously approved it.
Under existing state law, it isn't a violation to transport cargo that is not secure. A violation occurs only once a load has blown, spilled or fallen from a vehicle.
Sponsored by Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, SB327 would have allowed haulers to be penalized for failure to properly secure cargo before an incident occurs. Violators would have faced $200 fines.
3/27/07-The Senate unanimously approved a bill that is intended to remove a loophole to enforcement of cargo securement rules. It has been sent to the House for further consideration.
Under existing state law, it isn't a violation to transport cargo that is not secure. A violation occurs only once a load has blown, spilled or fallen from a vehicle.
Sponsored by Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, SB327 would allow haulers to be penalized for failure to properly secure cargo before an incident occurs. Violators would face $200 fines.
The bill is in the House Transportation Committee.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.
3/7/07-The Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Committee unanimously approved a bill that is intended to remove a loophole to enforcement of cargo securement rules. The bill has been sent to the Senate floor.
Under existing state law, it isn't a violation to transport cargo that is not secure. A violation occurs only once a load has blown, spilled or fallen from a vehicle.
Sponsored by Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, SB327 would allow haulers to be penalized for failure to properly secure cargo before an incident occurs. Violators would face $200 fines.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.
2/28/07-A bill in the Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Committee is intended to remove a loophole to enforcement of cargo securement rules.
Under existing state law, it isn't a violation to transport cargo that is not secure. A violation occurs only once a load has blown, spilled or fallen from a vehicle.
Sponsored by Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, SB327 would allow haulers to be penalized for failure to properly secure cargo before an incident occurs. Violators would face $200 fines.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.
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