Commercial Truck Highway Safety Demonstration Program Act of 2007

Summary

Commercial Truck Highway Safety Demonstration Program Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) 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; (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. 10 May 2007

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 10 May 2007

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 10 May 2007

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 11 May 2007

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 10 May 2007 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 10 May 2007

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 10 May 2007

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 10 May 2007

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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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