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5/16/07-Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a bill into law that will make it easier to shut down trucking operations in the state with faulty trucks and people who drive them recklessly.
Washington state law allows companies operating solely intrastate to avoid many of the same tough requirements as those companies that operate interstate.
The new law, previously HB1304, authorizes the Washington State Patrol more authority to monitor, inspect and penalize intrastate carriers.
Commercial vehicles operating solely in the state weighing in excess of 16,000 pounds or hauling hazardous materials are required to have U.S. Department of Transportation identification numbers.
If a company’s truck is deemed unsafe or if there are other violations, the State Patrol or Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration could place all trucks owned by the company out-of-service. The OOS order would be lifted once fines were paid and any problems fixed.
Trip permit fees and registration fees also will be increased by $5 and $6, respectively. The revenue will be tagged for enforcement.
4/16/07-The Senate voted 42-4 to approve a bill that would make it easier to shut down trucking operations in the state with faulty trucks and people who drive them recklessly. The House then voted 82-11 to sign off on changes to the bill, clearing the way for it to head to Gov. Chris Gregoire’s desk.
Washington state law now allows companies operating solely intrastate to avoid many of the same tough requirements as those companies that operate interstate.
Sponsored by Rep. Ruth Kagi, D-Lake Forest Park, HB1304 would authorize the Washington State Patrol more authority to monitor, inspect and penalize intrastate carriers.
Commercial vehicles operating solely in the state weighing in excess of 16,000 pounds or hauling hazardous materials would be required to have U.S. Department of Transportation identification numbers.
If a company’s truck is deemed unsafe or if there are other violations, the State Patrol or Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration could place all trucks owned by the company out-of-service. The OOS order would be lifted once fines were paid and any problems fixed.
Trip permit fees and registration fees also would be increased by $5 and $6, respectively. The revenue would be tagged for enforcement.
For bill status, call (360) 786-7573. In Washington, call 1-800-562-6000.
4/6/07-The Senate voted 42-4 to approve a bill that would make it easier to shut down trucking operations in the state with faulty trucks and people who drive them recklessly. Sponsored by Rep. Ruth Kagi, D-Lake Forest Park, HB1304 now heads back to the House for approval of changes before moving to Gov. Chris Gregoire's desk.
Washington state law now allows companies operating solely intrastate to avoid many of the same tough requirements as those companies that operate interstate.
The bill would authorize the Washington State Patrol more authority to monitor, inspect and penalize intrastate carriers.
Commercial vehicles operating solely in the state weighing in excess of 26,000 pounds or hauling hazardous materials would be required to have U.S. Department of Transportation identification numbers.
The Senate Transportation Committee added a provision to include commercial vehicles weighing between 16,001 pounds and 26,000 pounds.
If a company's truck is deemed unsafe or if there are other violations, the State Patrol or Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration could place all trucks owned by the company out-of-service. The OOS order would be lifted once fines were paid and any problems fixed.
Trip permit fees and registration fees also would be increased by $5 and $6, respectively. The revenue would be tagged for enforcement.
For bill status, call (360) 786-7573. In Washington, call 1-800-562-6000.
3/6/07-The House voted 88-9 to approve a bill that would make it easier to shut down trucking operations in the state with faulty trucks and people who drive them recklessly. It has been forwarded to the Senate.
Washington state law now allows companies operating solely intrastate to avoid many of the same tough requirements as those companies that operate interstate.
Sponsored by Rep. Ruth Kagi, D-Lake Forest Park, HB1304 would authorize the Washington State Patrol more authority to monitor, inspect and penalize intrastate carriers.
Commercial vehicles operating solely in the state weighing in excess of 26,000 pounds or hauling hazardous materials would be required to have U.S. Department of Transportation identification numbers.
If a company's truck is deemed unsafe or if there are other violations, the State Patrol or Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration could place all trucks owned by the company out-of-service. The OOS order would be lifted once fines were paid and any problems fixed.
Trip permit fees and registration fees also would be increased by $5 and $6, respectively. The revenue would be tagged for enforcement.
The bill is in the Senate Transportation Committee.
For bill status, call (360) 786-7573. In Washington, call 1-800-562-6000.
2/22/07-The House Transportation Committee approved a bill that would make it easier to shut down trucking operations in the state with faulty trucks and people who drive them recklessly.
Washington state law now allows companies operating solely intrastate to avoid many of the same tough requirements as those companies that operate interstate.
Sponsored by Rep. Ruth Kagi, D-Lake Forest Park, HB1304 would authorize the Washington State Patrol more authority to monitor, inspect and penalize intrastate carriers.
Commercial vehicles operating solely in the state weighing in excess of 26,000 pounds or hauling hazardous materials would be required to have U.S. Department of Transportation identification numbers.
If a company's truck is deemed unsafe or if there are other violations, the State Patrol or Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration could place all trucks owned by the company out-of-service. The OOS order would be lifted once fines were paid and any problems fixed.
Trip permit fees and registration fees also would be increased by $5 and $6, respectively. The revenue would be tagged for enforcement.
The bill has been forwarded to the House Rules Committee.
For bill status, call (360) 786-7573. In Washington, call 1-800-562-6000.
2/12/07-A bill in the House Transportation Committee would make it easier to shut down trucking operations in the state with faulty trucks and people who drive them recklessly.
Washington state law now allows companies operating solely intrastate to avoid many of the same tough requirements as those companies that operate interstate.
Sponsored by Rep. Ruth Kagi, D-Lake Forest Park, HB1304 would authorize the Washington State Patrol more authority to monitor, inspect and penalize intrastate carriers.
Commercial vehicles operating solely in the state weighing in excess of 26,000 pounds or hauling hazardous materials would be required to have U.S. Department of Transportation identification numbers.
If a company's truck is deemed unsafe or if there are other violations, the State Patrol or Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration could place all trucks owned by the company out-of-service. The OOS order would be lifted once fines were paid and any problems fixed.
Trip permit fees and registration fees also would be increased by $5 and $6, respectively. The revenue would be tagged for enforcement.
For bill status, call (360) 786-7573. In Washington, call 1-800-562-6000.
Washington state law allows companies operating solely intrastate to avoid many of the same tough requirements as those companies that operate interstate.
The new law, previously HB1304, authorizes the Washington State Patrol more authority to monitor, inspect and penalize intrastate carriers.
Commercial vehicles operating solely in the state weighing in excess of 16,000 pounds or hauling hazardous materials are required to have U.S. Department of Transportation identification numbers.
If a company’s truck is deemed unsafe or if there are other violations, the State Patrol or Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration could place all trucks owned by the company out-of-service. The OOS order would be lifted once fines were paid and any problems fixed.
Trip permit fees and registration fees also will be increased by $5 and $6, respectively. The revenue will be tagged for enforcement.
4/16/07-The Senate voted 42-4 to approve a bill that would make it easier to shut down trucking operations in the state with faulty trucks and people who drive them recklessly. The House then voted 82-11 to sign off on changes to the bill, clearing the way for it to head to Gov. Chris Gregoire’s desk.
Washington state law now allows companies operating solely intrastate to avoid many of the same tough requirements as those companies that operate interstate.
Sponsored by Rep. Ruth Kagi, D-Lake Forest Park, HB1304 would authorize the Washington State Patrol more authority to monitor, inspect and penalize intrastate carriers.
Commercial vehicles operating solely in the state weighing in excess of 16,000 pounds or hauling hazardous materials would be required to have U.S. Department of Transportation identification numbers.
If a company’s truck is deemed unsafe or if there are other violations, the State Patrol or Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration could place all trucks owned by the company out-of-service. The OOS order would be lifted once fines were paid and any problems fixed.
Trip permit fees and registration fees also would be increased by $5 and $6, respectively. The revenue would be tagged for enforcement.
For bill status, call (360) 786-7573. In Washington, call 1-800-562-6000.
4/6/07-The Senate voted 42-4 to approve a bill that would make it easier to shut down trucking operations in the state with faulty trucks and people who drive them recklessly. Sponsored by Rep. Ruth Kagi, D-Lake Forest Park, HB1304 now heads back to the House for approval of changes before moving to Gov. Chris Gregoire's desk.
Washington state law now allows companies operating solely intrastate to avoid many of the same tough requirements as those companies that operate interstate.
The bill would authorize the Washington State Patrol more authority to monitor, inspect and penalize intrastate carriers.
Commercial vehicles operating solely in the state weighing in excess of 26,000 pounds or hauling hazardous materials would be required to have U.S. Department of Transportation identification numbers.
The Senate Transportation Committee added a provision to include commercial vehicles weighing between 16,001 pounds and 26,000 pounds.
If a company's truck is deemed unsafe or if there are other violations, the State Patrol or Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration could place all trucks owned by the company out-of-service. The OOS order would be lifted once fines were paid and any problems fixed.
Trip permit fees and registration fees also would be increased by $5 and $6, respectively. The revenue would be tagged for enforcement.
For bill status, call (360) 786-7573. In Washington, call 1-800-562-6000.
3/6/07-The House voted 88-9 to approve a bill that would make it easier to shut down trucking operations in the state with faulty trucks and people who drive them recklessly. It has been forwarded to the Senate.
Washington state law now allows companies operating solely intrastate to avoid many of the same tough requirements as those companies that operate interstate.
Sponsored by Rep. Ruth Kagi, D-Lake Forest Park, HB1304 would authorize the Washington State Patrol more authority to monitor, inspect and penalize intrastate carriers.
Commercial vehicles operating solely in the state weighing in excess of 26,000 pounds or hauling hazardous materials would be required to have U.S. Department of Transportation identification numbers.
If a company's truck is deemed unsafe or if there are other violations, the State Patrol or Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration could place all trucks owned by the company out-of-service. The OOS order would be lifted once fines were paid and any problems fixed.
Trip permit fees and registration fees also would be increased by $5 and $6, respectively. The revenue would be tagged for enforcement.
The bill is in the Senate Transportation Committee.
For bill status, call (360) 786-7573. In Washington, call 1-800-562-6000.
2/22/07-The House Transportation Committee approved a bill that would make it easier to shut down trucking operations in the state with faulty trucks and people who drive them recklessly.
Washington state law now allows companies operating solely intrastate to avoid many of the same tough requirements as those companies that operate interstate.
Sponsored by Rep. Ruth Kagi, D-Lake Forest Park, HB1304 would authorize the Washington State Patrol more authority to monitor, inspect and penalize intrastate carriers.
Commercial vehicles operating solely in the state weighing in excess of 26,000 pounds or hauling hazardous materials would be required to have U.S. Department of Transportation identification numbers.
If a company's truck is deemed unsafe or if there are other violations, the State Patrol or Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration could place all trucks owned by the company out-of-service. The OOS order would be lifted once fines were paid and any problems fixed.
Trip permit fees and registration fees also would be increased by $5 and $6, respectively. The revenue would be tagged for enforcement.
The bill has been forwarded to the House Rules Committee.
For bill status, call (360) 786-7573. In Washington, call 1-800-562-6000.
2/12/07-A bill in the House Transportation Committee would make it easier to shut down trucking operations in the state with faulty trucks and people who drive them recklessly.
Washington state law now allows companies operating solely intrastate to avoid many of the same tough requirements as those companies that operate interstate.
Sponsored by Rep. Ruth Kagi, D-Lake Forest Park, HB1304 would authorize the Washington State Patrol more authority to monitor, inspect and penalize intrastate carriers.
Commercial vehicles operating solely in the state weighing in excess of 26,000 pounds or hauling hazardous materials would be required to have U.S. Department of Transportation identification numbers.
If a company's truck is deemed unsafe or if there are other violations, the State Patrol or Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration could place all trucks owned by the company out-of-service. The OOS order would be lifted once fines were paid and any problems fixed.
Trip permit fees and registration fees also would be increased by $5 and $6, respectively. The revenue would be tagged for enforcement.
For bill status, call (360) 786-7573. In Washington, call 1-800-562-6000.