1999 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 42

CHAPTER NUMBER: 15 File Code: Vehicle Laws - Equipment and Inspections
Sponsored By:
Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (Departmental - Transportation)
Entitled:
Commercial Vehicles - Containerized Cargo Weight Limits

Synopsis:

Increasing the permitted gross maximum weight to 44,000 pounds for two consecutive axles on certain vehicles carrying sealed international cargo to or from the Port of Baltimore.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
7/27
Pre-filed
1/13
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
1/27
Hearing 2/9 at 1:00 p.m.
3/16
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
3/17
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
3/19
Third Reading Passed (42-0)
4/8
Return Passed
4/13
Signed by the Governor Chapter 15
House Action
3/19
First Reading Commerce and Government Matters
3/24
Hearing 4/1 at 1:00 p.m.
4/7
Favorable Report by Commerce and Government Matters
4/3
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
4/4
Third Reading Passed (136-0)
Sponsored by:
Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Comm.
Departmental
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
PORTS
TRUCKS
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Bill affects the following Statute:
Transportation
( 24-113.1 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered
Roll Call Votes (Legislative dates are shown):
Senate
March 19, 1999: Third Reading Passed (42-0)
House
April 4, 1999: Third Reading Passed (136-0)