California 2020
California 2020
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | 5 | Codifies and expands CA Supreme Court decision to establish the ABC test to classify workers as independent contractors. | 03/30/2020 Federal Appeals Court denies request to stay District Court’s preliminary injunction. | Indefinitely extends the temporary restraining order until the Association’s challenge is ultimately resolved in months or years. |
| AB | 371 | Requires economic assessment of CA freight industry by 12/2021, update every five years, and incorporate findings in state freight plan. | 01/31/2020 Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution. | Left in Committee. |
| AB | 1575 | Requires inspection on any chassis based at ocean marine terminal. | 01/31/2020 Died in Committee. | Dead. |
| AB | 821 | Creates the California Port Efficiency Program. | 01/31/2020 Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution. | Left in Committee. |
| AB | 71 | Requires that a determination of status as employee or independent contractor be based on a specific multi-factor test. | 01/31/2020 Died in Committee. | Dead. |
| AB | 1321 | Requires State Lands Commission to hold meetings to consider impacts of automated technology at California's ports. | 09/09/2019 Ordered to inactive file in Senate. | Dead. |
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
Georgia 2020
Georgia 2020
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | Last Action | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR | 318 | Creates the Senate Commission on Freight, Innovation, and Logistics. | 06/26/2020 Died upon adjournment. | No carry-over. |
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | Last Action | NOTES |
Illinois 2020
Illinois 2020
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB | 2318 | Allows local authorities to limit operation of trucks in areas with poor air quality. | 05/23/2020 Died upon adjournment. | No carry-over. |
| SB | 103 | Increases the motor fuel tax, including for diesel. | 05/23/2020 Died upon adjournment. | No carry-over. |
| HB | 3823 | Increases the motor fuel tax, including for diesel. | 05/23/2020 Died upon adjournment. | No carry-over. |
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
Hawaii 2020
Hawaii 2020
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB | 858 | Establishes Shipping Container Inspection Program for illegal fireworks and explosives. Imposes shipping container fee. | 07/10/2020 Died upon adjournment. | No carry-over. Companion to SB 968. |
| SB | 968 | Establishes Shipping Container Inspection Program for illegal fireworks and explosives. Imposes shipping container fee. | 07/10/2020 Died upon adjournment. | No carry-over. Companion to HB 858. |
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
Iowa 2020
Iowa 2020
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HF | 24 | Increases penalties for misclassifying employees for unemployment compensation purposes. | 06/14/2020 Died upon adjournment. | No carry-over. |
| SF | 226 | Concerns commercial driver’s license requirements, including applicability provisions. | 06/14/2020 Died upon adjournment. | No carry-over. |
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
Indiana 2020
Indiana 2020
Bill Bill# SUMMARY LAST ACTION NOTES
HB
1289
Requires Dept. of Labor to employ an investigator to investigate complaints of employee misclassification. Protects employee.
03/11/2020 Died upon adjournment.
Failed to make it out of Committee.
HB
1301
Provides that safety improvement required by a motor carrier shall not be considered when evaluating employment status.
03/14/2020 Signed by Governor.
Effective 7/1/20.
SB
309
Establishes the employee misclassification investigation and enforcement fund.
03/11/2020 Died upon adjournment.
Failed to move in the House.
Bill Bill# SUMMARY LAST ACTION NOTES
Kansas 2020
Kansas 2020
| BILL | BILL# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB | 0 | Enhances employment security law penalties for employee misclassification. | 05/23/2020 Session adjourned. | No carry-over. |
| BILL | BILL# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
Kentucky 2020
Kentucky 2020
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB | 456 | Restricts lane travel on 3-plus lane highways for trucks with more than 6 wheels. | 04/15/2020 Died upon adjournment. | Died in Committee. |
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
Louisiana 2020
Louisiana 2020
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB | 397 | Increases the administrative penalties for the misclassification of employees. | 06/30/2020 Died upon adjournment. | Dead. |
| SB | 201 | Increases the administrative penalties for the misclassification of employees. | 06/30/2020 Died upon adjournment. | Dead. |
| HB | 34 | Increases administrative penalties for employers who misclassify employees and fail to pay unemployment insurance contributions. | 10/23/2020 Died upon adjournment. | Dead. |
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
Maine 2020
Maine 2020
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 764 | Increases special fuels tax to 37.7¢ per gallon. | 03/17/2020 Died upon adjournment. | Dead. |
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
Massachusetts 2020
Massachusetts 2020
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB | 3144 | Establishes an office of Maritime Planning and Policy Development. | 01/05/2021 Left in Committee upon adjournment. | No carry-over. |
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
Michigan 2020
Michigan 2020
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB | 4877 | Prohibits misclassification of employees as independent contractors and imposes penalties for such violations. | 12/23/2020 Died upon adjournment. | Dead. Companion to SB 486. |
| SB | 486 | Prohibits misclassification of employees as independent contractors and imposes penalties for such violations. | 12/23/2020 Died upon adjournment. | Dead. Companion to HB 4877. |
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
Minnesota 2020
Minnesota 2020
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HF | 2491 | Modifies independent contractor definition in trucking. | 05/17/2020 Died upon adjournment. | Carried-over from 2019. Companion to SF 2472. |
| SF | 2472 | Modifies independent contractor definition in trucking. | 05/17/2020 Died upon adjournment. | Carried-over from 2019. Companion to HF 2491. |
| HF | 1555 | Increases state fuel tax in Transportation Omnibus Bill. | 05/17/2020 Died upon adjournment. | Carried-over from 2019. |
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
Mississippi 2020
Mississippi 2020
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
Missouri 2020
Missouri 2020
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB | 732 | Defines independent contractor and regulates misclassification of employees. | 05/30/2020 Died upon adjournment. | No carry-over. |
| SB | 740 | Defines independent contractor and regulates misclassification of employees. | 05/30/2020 Died upon adjournment. | Dead |
| HB | 1920 | Establishes the criteria of a worker to be considered as an independent contractor. | 05/30/2020 Died upon adjournment. | No carry-over. |
| HB | 2071 | Guidance issued by the Internal Revenue Service to be used to determine employee classification. | 05/30/2020 Died upon adjournment. | No carry-over. |
| HB | 1971 | Increases tax on motor fuel by 1% each year until it reaches 4% in 2024. | 05/30/2020 Died upon adjournment. | No carry-over. |
| SB | 1066 | Guidance issued by the Internal Revenue Service to be used to determine employee classification. | 05/30/2020 Died upon adjournment. | No carry-over. |
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
New Hampshire 2020
New Hampshire 2020
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB | 264 | Makes appropriations for the Carroll and Strafford counties freight rail improvements project and the Coos county freight rail improvements project. | 06/30/2020 Died upon adjournment. | No carry-over. |
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
New Jersey 2020
New Jersey 2020
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
New Mexico 2020
New Mexico 2020
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB | 173 | Creates a new gasoline and special fuel surtax of 10 cent per gallon starting in FY21. | 05/18/2020 Action postponed indefinitely. | Dead. |
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
New York 2020
New York 2020
North Carolina 2020
North Carolina 2020
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB | 707 | Changes provisions for determining tractor trailer driver independent contractor status and establishes means for workers' compensation coverage. | 09/03/2020 Died upon adjournment. | Dead. |
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
Oklahoma 2020
Oklahoma 2020
Bill Bill# SUMMARY LAST ACTION NOTES
SB
405
Increases mandatory off-duty time for commercial drivers from 8 to 10 hours.
05/22/2020 Died upon adjournment.
Carried-over from 2019.
Bill Bill# SUMMARY LAST ACTION NOTES
Pennsylvania 2020
Pennsylvania 2020
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB | 461 | Requires side underride protection system on heavy-weight trucks and trailers. | 11/30/2020 Died upon adjournment. | Dead. |
| HB | 622 | Provides for registration of status as independent contractor. | 11/30/2020 Died upon adjournment. | Dead. |
| HB | 905 | Reimburses PA based companies for tolls when transporting goods to and from PA port facilities. | 11/30/2020 Died. upon. adjournment. | Dead. |
| SB | 612 | Reimburses PA based companies for tolls when transporting goods to and from PA post facilities. | 11/30/2020 Died upon adjournment. | Dead. |
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
Rhode Island 2020
Rhode Island 2020
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB | 510 | Increases penalties and damages against employers that violate payment of wage laws by misclassifying employees.. | 12/31/2020 Died upon adjournment. | Dead. Same as HB 5848. |
| HB | 5848 | Increases penalties and damages against employers that violate payment of wage laws by misclassifying employees. | 12/31/2020 Died upon adjournment. | Dead. Same as SB 510. |
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
South Carolina 2020
South Carolina 2020
| BILL | BILL# | SUMMARY | status1 | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB | 144 | Enacts Savannah River Port Enhancement Zone Act. | 05/12/2020 Died upon adjournment. | Dead. |
| HB | 3361 | Requires human trafficking prevention course for CDL issuance or renewal. | 05/12/2020 Died upon adjournment. | Dead. |
| HB | 3778 | Increases max amount of tax credits for port cargo volume increases. Provides port transportation credit. | 05/12/2020 Died upon adjournment. | Dead. |
| SB | 691 | Enacts the Savannah Port Enhancement Zone Act. | 05/12/2020 Died upon adjournment. | Dead. |
| BILL | BILL# | SUMMARY | status1 | NOTES |
Tennessee 2020
Tennessee 2020
Bill Bill# SUMMARY LAST ACTION NOTES
SB
663
Removes the use of safety improvement required by motor carrier from consideration when evaluating employment classification.
06/19/2020 Died upon adjournment.
Dead.
Bill Bill# SUMMARY LAST ACTION NOTES
Vermont 2020
Vermont 2020
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB | 166 | Creates secondary offense of failure to use GPS device for information on weight limits. | 09/25/2020 Died upon adjournment. | Dead. |
| SB | 108 | Permits the Attorney General to enforce complaints of employee misclassification under the workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance laws. | 02/20/2020 Signed by Governor. | Effective on passage. |
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
Washington 2020
Washington 2020
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB | 1515 | Creates the Employee Fair Classification Act. | 03/12/2020 Died upon adjournment. | Dead. |
| SB | 5513 | Creates the Employee Fair Classification Act. | 03/12/2020 Died upon adjournment. | Dead. |
| HB | 1601 | Creates the Universal Worker Protections Act. | 03/12/2020 Died upon adjournment. | Dead. |
| SB | 5690 | Creates the Universal Worker Protections Act. | 03/12/2020 Died upon adjournment. | Dead. |
| HB | 1899 | Designates the Puget Sound Gateway project as an eligible toll facility and authorizes the imposition of tolls on the Puget Sound Gateway facility. | 03/12/2020 Died upon adjournment. | Dead. |
| HB | 2132 | Authorizes tolling on, and creates an account for, the Puget Sound Gateway facility.. | 03/12/2020 Died upon adjournment. | Dead. |
| Bill | Bill# | SUMMARY | LAST ACTION | NOTES |