MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ACT S.B. 672:
SUMMARY OF BILL
REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE
Senate Bill 672 (as reported without amendment)
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Motor Carrier Safety Act to delete a provision that exempts from the Act and the rules promulgated under it a motor bus as defined in, and for which a certificate of authority was issued under, the Motor Bus Transportation Act.
The Motor Carrier Safety Act regulates the operation of commercial motor vehicles, including driver qualifications and physical requirements, vehicle use, inspection, and transportation; and sets penalties. The Motor Bus Transportation Act regulates people who transport passengers by motor bus.
The Motor Carrier Safety Act states that, except for Section 6, the Act and the rules promulgated under it do not apply to a motor bus as defined in, and for which a certificate of authority was issued under, the Motor Bus Transportation Act. (Section 6 requires motor carriers to submit transportation safety-related documents to motor carrier officers, and allows motor carrier officers to inspect the cargo area and interior of vehicles.) The bill would delete this provision.
MCL 480.15 Legislative Analyst: Drew Krogulecki
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 12-12-17 Fiscal Analyst: Bruce Baker
This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.