3/17/09-Gov. John Baldacci has signed a bill into law that increases the maximum gross vehicle, axle weight limits for large trucks equipped with idle reduction technology.

3/6/09-The House endorsed a bill that would increase the maximum gross vehicle, axle weight limits for large trucks equipped with idle reduction technology.
Sponsored by Rep. Ken Theriault, D-Madawaska, LD37 would authorize trucks equipped with auxiliary power units to weigh up to an additional 400 pounds.
The bill now awaits final consideration on the Senate floor. If approved, it would move to Gov. John Baldacci’s desk.
For bill status, call 207-287-1692.                                   

3/3/09-The Legislature’s Transportation Committee unanimously endorsed a bill that would increase the maximum gross vehicle, axle weight limits for large trucks equipped with idle reduction technology.
Sponsored by Rep. Ken Theriault, D-Madawaska, LD37 would authorize trucks equipped with auxiliary power units to weigh up to an additional 400 pounds.
The bill next can be considered on the floor of the House and Senate. For bill status, call 207-287-1692.

1/7/09-A bill in the Legislature’s Transportation Committee would increase the maximum gross vehicle, axle weight limits for large trucks equipped with idle reduction technology.
Sponsored by Rep. Charles Theriault, D-Madawaska, LD37 would authorize trucks equipped with auxiliary power units to weigh up to an additional 400 pounds.
For bill status, call 207-287-1692.