Tow trucks; certain requirements for connection between vehicles. (SB646)
Introduced By
Sen. John Watkins (R-Midlothian)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Connection between vehicles; tow trucks. Provides that, when one vehicle is towing another, the fifth wheel, drawbar, trailer hitch, or similar device must (i) be structurally adequate for the weight being drawn, (ii) be properly and securely drafted, (iii) provide for adequate articulation at the connection without excessive slack, and (iv) be provided with a locking device that prevents accidental separation of the vehicles. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Passed
History
Date | Action |
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01/19/2010 | Presented and ordered printed 10103499D |
01/19/2010 | Referred to Committee on Transportation |
01/28/2010 | Reported from Transportation (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
02/01/2010 | Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
02/02/2010 | Read second time and engrossed |
02/03/2010 | Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
02/08/2010 | Placed on Calendar |
02/08/2010 | Read first time |
02/08/2010 | Referred to Committee on Transportation |
02/16/2010 | Assigned Transportation sub: #3 |
02/23/2010 | Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 0-N) |
02/25/2010 | Reported from Transportation (21-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
02/26/2010 | Read second time |
03/01/2010 | Passed by temporarily |
03/01/2010 | Read third time |
03/01/2010 | Passed House BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N) |
03/01/2010 | VOTE: BLOCK VOTE PASSAGE (99-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
03/08/2010 | Enrolled |
03/08/2010 | Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB646ER) |
03/08/2010 | Signed by President |
03/08/2010 | Signed by Speaker |
04/11/2010 | G Approved by Governor-Chapter 614 (effective 7/1/10) |
04/11/2010 | G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0614) |