2001 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 670

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Miscellaneous
Sponsored By:
Delegate Schisler
Entitled:
Motor Homes and Travel Trailers - Bottled Propane Gas Regulations - Modification of Tunnel Restrictions

Synopsis:

Prohibiting motor carrier safety regulations adopted by the Motor Vehicle Administration and the Department of State Police from prohibiting a motor home or travel trailer that is carrying bottled propane gas from using the Fort McHenry Tunnel (I-95) or the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel (I-895) based on the weight of any individual container being carried, unless the weight of the container exceeds 70 lbs.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/7
First Reading Commerce and Government Matters
2/14
Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
3/12
Withdrawn
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
BRIDGES AND TUNNELS
FUEL -see also- COAL
MOBILE HOMES
MOTOR VEHICLES -see also- ABANDONED; AMBULANCES; BUSES; etc.
MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION
RULES AND REGULATIONS
SAFETY -see also- OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
STATE POLICE, DEPARTMENT OF
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Transportation
( 11-134.3 , 11-170 , 25-111 , 25-111 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered