Commercial Truck Highway Safety Demonstration Program Act of 2005

Summary

Commercial Truck Highway Safety Demonstration Program Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a program to demonstrate the effects on the safety of the highway network in Maine of permitting operation on the Interstate System highways within the State of a vehicle that weighs over 80,000 pounds, that consists of a three-axle tractor unit hauling a single trailer or semitrailer, and that does not exceed any vehicle weight limitation applicable under Maine law. Waives highway funding reduction relating to weight of vehicles using Interstate System highways with respect to vehicles allowed pursuant to this program. Provides for program termination and for the responsibilities of the State of Maine, including: (1) submitting a plan to the Secretary of Transportation; (2) establishing a highway safety committee; and (3) collecting data on the net effects of the operation of such vehicles on safety.

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Timeline

1. 1 March 2005

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 1 March 2005

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E320)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 1 March 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 1 March 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 2 March 2005

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 1 March 2005 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 1 March 2005

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 1 March 2005

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 1 March 2005

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Sponsors

• Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1] · D · Sponsor
• · hspw00 · Standing

Related records

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