2023 All Legislation

billid	sessionyear	ST	Bill	Bill#	SUMMARY	LAST ACTION	NOTES	CATEGORY	Updated
2023caab00053i	2023	CA	AB	53	Suspends the imposition of the tax on motor vehicle fuels for one year.	06/02/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	06/10/2023
2023casb00005i	2023	CA	SB	5	Limits annual adjustment of motor vehicle tax to a maximum of 2% for rate adjustments made on or after 7/1/23.	09/14/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	09/14/2023
2023casb00032i	2023	CA	SB	32	Suspends motor vehicle fuel tax and greenhouse gas reduction programs for one year.	09/14/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	09/14/2023
2023cthb05128i	2023	CT	HB	5128	Eliminates the highway use tax and the tax on fuels and gasohol.	06/07/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	06/21/2023
2023cthb06069i	2023	CT	HB	6069	Eliminates the highway use tax and suspend the phase-in of the tax on fuels and gasohol.	06/07/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	06/21/2023
2023cthb05689i	2023	CT	HB	5689	Eliminates the tax on diesel fuel sold or used by a distributor in this state.	06/07/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	06/07/2023
2023ctsb00126i	2023	CT	SB	126	Reduces diesel fuel tax rate to forty and one-tenth cents per gallon and establishes a task force to recommend changes to the statutory formula that sets the applicable tax rate for diesel fuel.	06/07/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	06/07/2023
2023ctsb00127i	2023	CT	SB	127	Delays phase-in of fuel tax by 6 months.	06/07/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	06/07/2023
2023hihb00158i	2023	HI	HB	158	Authorizes adoption of rules and regulations to limit noise from vessels at ports, etc.	02/02/2023 House Committee on Transportation recommends measure be deferred.	Dead. Same as SB 15.	Ports	02/06/2023
2023hihb00700i	2023	HI	HB	700	Suspends fuel tax from 7/1/23 to 6/30/24.	03/09/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	04/20/2023
2023hisb00015i	2023	HI	SB	15	Authorizes adoption of rules and regulations to limit noise from vessels at ports, etc.	03/01/2023 Senate Committees on Ways and Means and Consumer Protection and Commerce deferred the measure.	Dead. Same as HB 158.	Ports	03/06/2023
2023ilhb01221i	2023	IL	HB	1221	Provides that an increase in the fuel tax based on the the CPI delayed until 7/1/23.	03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	04/01/2023
2023ilhb05860i	2023	IL	HB	5860	Reduces the rate of tax on motor fuel and gasohol to 1.25% (currently, 6.25%).	03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	04/01/2023
2023ilsb00082i	2023	IL	SB	82	Amends Employee Classification Act to include movement of property by truck in definition of "performing services."	03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	Employee Misclassification	06/21/2023
2023inhb01375i	2023	IN	HB	1375	Requires DOL to employ investigator to investigate employee misclassification. Protects employees for reporting/testifying.	02/28/2023 Died in Committee.	Dead.	Employee Misclassification	02/28/2023
2023kshb02020i	2023	KS	HB	2020	Provides that the employment status of a motor carrier driver does not change as a result of the inclusion of safety improvements on a vehicle.	04/18/2023 Approved by Governor.	Effective 7/1/2023.	Employee Misclassification	04/20/2023
2023mohb00636i	2023	MO	HB	636	Prohibits freight train carrying hazardous material to exceed 8,500 ft. Establishes penalties.	05/12/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Rail	06/22/2023
2023mosb00242i	2023	MO	SB	242	Repeals a portion of the tax on motor fuel, including future increases required under current law. The act also provides for a 180-day period during which the motor fuel tax shall not be in effect.	03/09/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	03/20/2023
2023mosb00260i	2023	MO	SB	260	Repeals a portion of the tax on motor fuel, and the exemption and refund process applicable to that portion.	03/09/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	03/10/2023
2023mosb00454i	2023	MO	SB	454	Repeals current and future increases to the motor fuel tax and alternative fuel decal fees enacted by the General Assembly in 2021.	03/09/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	03/10/2023
2023mssb02234i	2023	MS	SB	2234	Allows person with military documentation of commercial driving experience to apply for CDL learner's permit.	01/31/2023 Died in Committee.	Dead.	CDL	02/26/2023
2023mtsb00047i	2023	MT	SB	47	Revises commercial driver's license law to comply with federal requirements.	05/19/2023 Signed by Governor.	Effective upon passage.	CDL	06/11/2023
2023nhhb00199i	2023	NH	HB	199	Makes an appropriation to the Carroll, Strafford, and Coos county freight rail improvement projects.	04/06/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	Rail	04/10/2023
2023nmhb00068i	2023	NM	HB	68	Requires freight trailers and trucks to have an undercarriage with ground clearance of a height to prevent a vehicle or bicycle from driving under it.	03/18/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Safety	04/01/2023
2023njab05054i	2023	NJ	AB	5054	Creates the Entry-Level Driver Training Grant Program.	01/08/2024 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	CDL	01/09/2024
2023hihb01108i	2023	HI	HB	1108	Replaces the fine schedule and increases potential fines for vehicle weight violations.	07/06/2023 Signed by Governor.	Effective upon approval. Companion to SB 1406.	Size and Weight	07/12/2023
2023iasf00152i	2023	IA	SF	152	Allows DOT to approve additional entities to offer third-party knowledge and skills testing for CDL applicants.	01/26/2023 Introduced.	Dead. Companion HF 257 passed.	CDL	04/24/2023
2023inhb01204i	2023	IN	HB	1204	Provides that the weight concentrated on the roadway surface from any tandem axle group may not exceed 34,000 pounds on an individual axle of a tri-axle group.	05/01/2023 Signed by Governor.	Effective immediately.	Size and Weight	05/08/2023
2023mshb01383i	2023	MS	HB	1383	Authorizes certain municipalities, by election, to impose a motor vehicle fuel tax of 1 cent for road and bridge construction.	02/22/2023 Died In Committee.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	02/26/2023
2023nyab00454i	2023	NY	AB	454	Establishes the diesel emissions reduction program and the state diesel emissions reduction revolving loan fund.	01/09/2023 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Environmental Conservation.	Carries -over to 2024. Pending Committee action.	Emissions	06/22/2023
2023mtsb00228i	2023	MT	SB	228	Prohibit local governments from banning petroleum fuels.	05/04/2023 Signed by Governor.	Effective upon approval.	Fuel Tax	05/11/2023
2023oksb00432i	2023	OK	SB	432	Creates a statewide commercial license valid only within the state.	03/23/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	CDL	03/28/2023
2023ilhb01575i	2023	IL	HB	1575	Beginning 7/1/23, reduces rate of motor fuel tax. Diesel will be 21 1/2 cents per gallon.	03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	04/01/2023
2023sdhb01036i	2023	SD	HB	1036	Increases civil penalties for CDL holder or employer for violation of CDL Law.	02/13/2023 Signed by Governor.	Effective 7/1/2023.	CDL	02/26/2023
2023sdsb00097i	2023	SD	SB	97	Establishes a for-cause requirement for inspections of motor carriers on possible vehicle weight and load violations.	02/22/2023 Died in Committee.	Dead.	Size and Weight	02/28/2023
2023tnhb00598i	2023	TN	HB	598	Establishes Office of Rail and Public Transportation within DOT.	04/25/2024 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Rail	05/20/2024
2023tnsb00373i	2023	TN	SB	373	Establishes the Office of Rail and Public Transportation within the DOT.	04/25/2024 Died upon adjournment.	Dead. Companion to HB 598.	Rail	05/20/2024
2023txhb00321i	2023	TX	HB	321	Authorizes the increase or decrease of the rates of the gasoline and diesel fuel taxes based on the cost of certain highway projects	05/29/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	06/22/2023
2023txsb00254i	2023	TX	SB	254	Increases gas and diesel tax rate from 20 to 40 cents for each net gallon or fractional part .	05/29/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	06/22/2023
2023ilsb00159i	2023	IL	SB	159	Provides that all municipalities may impose a motor fuel tax.	03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead..	Fuel Tax	04/01/2023
2023uthb00301i	2023	UT	HB	301	Reduces tax on motor fuel, increases vehicle registration fees, and imposes a tax on the sale of electricity for electric vehicle charging.	03/22/2023 Signed by Governor.	Effective 1/1/24.	Fuel Tax	04/19/2023
2023vahb01684i	2023	VA	HB	1684	Clarifies procedures under which an employer may be debarred from public contracts for misclassification of workers.	03/26/2023 Approved by Governor.	Effective effective 7/1/23. Companion to SB 1354.	Employee Misclassification	04/19/2023
2023vasb01354i	2023	VA	SB	1354	Clarifies procedures under which an employer may be debarred from public contracts for misclassification of workers.	03/26/2023 Approved by Governor.	Effective 7/1/23. Companion to VA HB 1684.	Employee Misclassification	04/19/2023
2023vahb01832i	2023	VA	HB	1832	Creates grant programs to replace barge and rail usage tax credit and Virginia port volume increase tax credit when those credits expire on 1/1/25, and creates Port of VA Economic Development Grant Program consisting of two programs.	03/22/2023 Approved by Governor.	Effective 7/1/23. Companion to VA SB 1345.	Tax Credit	04/19/2023
2023vasb01345i	2023	VA	SB	1345	Creates grant programs to replace barge and rail usage tax credit and Virginia port volume increase tax credit when those credits expire on 1/1/25, and creates Port of VA Economic Development Grant Program consisting of two programs.	03/22/2023 Approved by Governor.	Effective 7/1/23. Companion to HB 1832.	Tax Credit	04/19/2023
2023vahb01863i	2023	VA	HB	1863	Increases motor fuels tax by 5 cents per gallon beginning 7/1/24, with additional 5 cents per gallon increases until reaching an additional 25 cents per gallon beginning 7/1/28.	02/07/2023 Died in Committee.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	02/28/2023
2023vthb00016i	2023	VT	HB	16	Proposes a feasibility study on expanding passenger and freight rail service throughout Vermont and to neighboring states and Canada.	03/17/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead..	Rail	03/20/2023
2023wahb01084i	2023	WA	HB	1084	Changes primary duty of Freight Mobility and Strategic Investment Board to providing strategic guidance regarding highest priority freight mobility needs. Recommends six-year investment program of highest priority freight projects and identify emerging freight mobility issues.	04/25/2023 Signed by Governor.	Effective 7/23/23.	Freight Mobility	04/27/2023
2023wahb01183i	2023	WA	HB	1183	Prohibits Washington from adopting California vehicle emissions standards.	03/08/2024 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead..	Emissions	04/23/2023
2023wasb05041i	2023	WA	SB	5041	Links disqualification of commercial drivers for drug and alcohol violations to ones reported through the federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. Removes certain requirements related to drug and alcohol violations of commercial drivers reported to the state.	03/08/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	CDL	04/10/2023
2023wasb05360i	2023	WA	SB	5360	Upon federal approval of a variance to freeze state law, DOT must implement rules to allow vehicle combination of truck tractor and three trailing units.	03/08/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	Size and Weight	04/10/2023
2023hisb01405i	2023	HI	SB	1405	Amends law to become consistent with federal weight limits for gross vehicle weight and axle loads..	03/09/2023 Referred to House Committees on Transportation, and Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs.	Carries-over to 2024.	Size and Weight	06/21/2023
2023hisb01406i	2023	HI	SB	1406	Replaces the fine schedule and increases the potential fines based on multitude and magnitude of vehicle weight violations.	01/30/2023 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation, Culture and the Arts, and Judiciary.	Dead. Companion bill, HB 1108, remains active.	Size and Weight	02/05/2023
2023mdhb00422i	2023	MD	HB	422	Repeals requirement that motor fuel tax rates be adjusted in future years based on growth in the Consumer Price Index.	04/10/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	04/20/2023
2023nmhb00269i	2023	NM	HB	269	Requires use of reports from the Federal Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse in issuing CDLs.	03/30/2023 Signed by Governor.	Effective 1/1/24..	CDL	04/18/2023
2023nyab01690i	2023	NY	AB	1690	Eliminates state sales and compensating use taxes on motor fuels and diesel motor fuels; authorizes localities to eliminate such taxes at the local level.	01/17/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Ways and Means.	Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action. Same as SB 3124.	Fuel Tax	06/22/2023
2023nysb03124i	2023	NY	SB	3124	Eliminates state sales and compensating use taxes on motor fuels and diesel motor fuels; authorizes localities to eliminate such taxes at the local level.	01/27/2023 Referred to Senate Committee on Budget and Revenue.	Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action. Same as AB 1690.	Fuel Tax	02/06/2022
2023nysb02174i	2023	NY	SB	2174	Establishes a phased decrease of taxes on diesel motor fuel and motor fuel when average price of motor fuel exceeds $2.25 per gallon.	01/19/2023 Referred to Senate Committee on Budget and Revenue.	Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.	Fuel Tax	06/22/2023
2023wvhb02581i	2023	WV	HB	2851	Reduces tax on motor fuel by 50%.	03/01/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	03/06/2023
2023wvhb02826i	2023	WV	HB	2826	Removes variable rate on motor fuel tax.	03/01/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	03/06/2023
2023wvhb03023i	2023	WV	HB	3023	Reduces the gasoline excise tax by 50% for West Virginia residents.	03/01/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	03/06/2023
2023wvhb02384i	2023	WV	HB	2384	Provides a 10 cent per gallon refund of gas tax for residents.	03/01/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	03/06/2023
2023ilsb00271i	2023	IL	SB	271	Establishes that motor fuel tax not exceed pre-payment amount of $0.18 per gallon set for motor fuel retailers.	03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	04/01/2023
2023mdsb00261i	2023	MD	SB	261	Repeals requirement that motor fuel tax rates be adjusted in future years based on growth in the CPI.	04/10/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead..	Fuel Tax	04/20/2023
2023mohb00657i	2023	MO	HB	657	Allows a nonrefundable tax credit for qualified railroad track expenditures, or qualified new rail infrastructure expenditures, in an amount equal to the taxpayer's qualified amount.	05/12/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Rail Tax Credit	06/22/2023
2023nelb000138i	2023	NE	LB	138	Adopts updates to federal law for motor vehicles and motor carriers, changes provisions of the Motor Vehicle Operator’s License Act, and increases civil penalties.	06/01/2023 Approved by Governor.	Effective upon approval.	CDL	06/11/2023
2023nysb02579i	2023	NY	SB	2579	Establishes a tax on carbon-based fuels. Establishes the carbon dioxide emissions fund.	01/23/2023 Referred to Senate Committee on Budget and Revenue.	Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.	Fuel Tax	06/22/2023
2023nyab02425i	2023	NY	AB	2425	Computes sales and compensating use tax on retail sales of motor fuel and diesel motor fuel at a rate of cents per gallon and requires prepayment.	01/26/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Ways and Means.	Carries-over to 2024. Same as SB 4799.	Fuel Tax	06/22/2023
2023uthb0220i	2023	UT	HB	220	Sets policy to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030.	02/28/2023 Died in Committee.	Dead.	Emissions	02/28/2023
2023vthb00101i	2023	VT	HB	101	Proposes transportation initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and increase higher-efficiency, lower-cost options.	03/17/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	Emissions	03/20/2023
2023cthb05303i	2023	CT	HB	5303	Combines the petroleum products gross earnings tax and the motor vehicle fuels tax, and imposes one tax on a per-gallon basis.	06/07/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	06/07/2023
2023azhb02707i	2023	AZ	HB	2707	Suspends motor fuel tax for one year starting 10/31/23.	07/31/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	08/13/2023
2023iahf00257i	2023	IA	HF	257	Allows DOT to approve additional entities to offer third-party knowledge and skills testing for CDL applicants.	03/22/2023 Signed by Governor.	Effective 7/1/2023. Companion to SF152.	CDL	04/20/2023
2023iasf00245i	2023	IA	SF	245	Requires class I and II railroad carriers to install positive train control systems on main lines and lines used to move hazardous materials.	03/17/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	Rail	04/20/2023
2023ilsb01513i	2023	IL	SB	1513	Restricts unnecessary and foreseeable diesel locomotive idling and delays. Establishes fine for violation.	03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	Rail Emissions	04/01/2023
2023ilsb01703i	2023	IL	SB	1703	Requires use of reports from the Federal Commercial Driver's License clearinghouse in issuing CDLs.	03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead. Same as HB 3149.	CDL	06/22/2023
2023ilsb01711i	2023	IL	SB	1711	Creates the Hydrogen Fuel Replacement Tax Credit Act.	03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	06/22/2023
2023ilsb02385i	2023	IL	SB	2385	Provides for emissions monitoring of commercial freight trucking facilities.	03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	Emissions	06/22/2023
2023inhb01050i	2023	IN	HB	1050	Includes any motor fuel not subject to taxes, to the definition of alternative fuel.	05/04/2023 Signed by Governor.	Effective after 12/31/2023	Fuel Tax	05/08/2023
2023kssb00215i	2023	KS	SB	215	Establishes the Kansas Rail Safety Improvement Act. Provides for safety requirements for railroad operations and crossing.	02/24/2023 Died in Committee.	Dead.	Rail	02/28/2023
2023mdhb00352i	2023	MD	HB	352	Requires two crew members for freight train being operated in same rail corridor as high-speed or passenger commuter train.	04/10/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead. Same as SB 915.	Rail	04/20/2023
2023mdsb00915i	2023	MD	SB	915	Requires two crew members for freight train being operated in same rail corridor as high-speed or passenger commuter train.	04/10/2024 Died upon adjournment.	Dead. Same as HB 352.	Rail	04/20/2023
2023caab00844i	2023	CA	AB	844	Requires assessment of availability and affordability of insurance for advanced fleet technologies for heavy-duty vehicles and the role of insurance of markets in meeting state greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals.	10/07/2023 Signed by Governor.	Effective 1/1/24.	Emissions	10/03/2023
2023caab00953i	2023	CA	AB	953	Establishes voluntary vessel speed reduction and sustainable shipping program.	09/14/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Ports	10/09/2023
2023flhb00731i	2023	FL	HB	731	Requires referendum to reenact expiring ninth-cent fuel tax or expiring local option fuel taxes.	05/05/2023 Died on second reading calendar in House.	Dead. Same as SB 698.	Fuel Tax	05/11/2023
2023flsb00698i	2023	FL	SB	698	Requires referendum to reenact expiring ninth-cent fuel tax or expiring local option fuel taxes.	05/05/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead. Same as HB 731.	Fuel Tax	06/21/2023
2023gasr00156i	2023	GA	SR	156	Urges the Technical College System of Georgia to conduct a study of the workforce gap among licensed truck drivers and take steps to provide streamlined training.	03/29/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	CDL	04/20/2023
2023iasf00243i	2023	IA	SF	243	Requires 2 crew members for operation of Class I and Class II freight rail carrier. Provides penalties for violation.	03/02/2023 Committee report approved bill and renumbered as SF 492.	Renumbered as SF 492.	Rail	03/08/2023
2023ilhb02505i	2023	IL	HB	2505	Provides that local authorities prohibit the operation of trucks or other commercial vehicles, and impose limitations on the weight, height, or length (rather than only weight).	03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	Size and Weight	04/01/2023
2023ilhb02592i	2023	IL	HB	2592	Reduces rate of tax on motor fuel and gasohol to 1.25% (currently, 6.25%).	03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	06/21/2023
2023ilhb03023i	2023	IL	HB	3023	Creates the Hydrogen Fuel Replacement Tax Credit Act.	03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	04/01/2023
2023ilhb03149i	2023	IL	HB	3149	Requires use of reports from the Federal Commercial Driver's License Clearinghouse in issuing CDLs.	06/30/2023 Approved by Governor.	Effective 6/30/2023. Same as SB 1703.	CDL	07/12/2023
2023ilhb03427i	2023	IL	HB	3427	Prohibits idling of diesel-fueled motor vehicle for more than 3 minutes in a 60-minute period.	03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	Emissions	04/01/2023
2023ilhb03468i	2023	IL	HB	3468	Establishes that motor fuel tax may not exceed the prepayment price of $0.18 per gallon and 80% of that for gasohol and biodiesel blends.	03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	06/22/2023
2023kyhb00320i	2023	KY	HB	320	Establishes CDL driver's test requirements for non-residents of KY. Establishes a nonresident testing fee of $150.	03/22/23 Signed by Governor.	Effective 90 days from adjournment.	CDL	04/17/2023
2023nmhb00105i	2023	NM	HB	105	Prohibits operation of freight railroad train or locomotive without a crew of at least two workers,	03/18/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Rail	03/21/2023
2023nyab03461i	2023	NY	AB	3461	Establishes a temporary motor fuel tax holiday for one year.	02/03/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Ways and Means.	Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.	Fuel Tax	06/22/2023
2023nyab03678i	2023	NY	AB	3678	Exempts the trucking industry from the state's sales and use tax when purchasing vehicles and parts.	02/03/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Ways and Means.	Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.	Tax Exemption	06/22/2023
2023nysb04925i	2023	NY	SB	4925	Exempts tax on retail sales of fuel gas, motor fuel and diesel motor fuel until 12/31/23.	02/17/2023 Referred to Senate Committee on Budget and Revenue.	Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.	Fuel Tax	06/22/2023
2023caab01743i	2023	CA	AB	1743	Enacts the Lower Emissions Transition Program to approve projects that reduce emissions from cargo handling equipment and other sources at seaports.	09/14/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Emissions	09/14/2023
2023cthb06742i	2023	CT	HB	6742	Increases the amount of bond funds available for grants for commercial rail line improvements to 20 million.	06/07/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Rail	06/07/2023
2023iasf00361i	2023	IA	SF	361	Limits the length of any freight or work railroad train operated or permitted to be operated by a railway corporation to 8,500 ft.	03/17/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	Rail	04/20/2023
2023nmsb00348i	2023	NM	SB	348	Excludes motor carriers overseen by US Sec of DOT from overtime provisions provided pursuant to the Minimum Wage Act.	03/18/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	HOS	03/23/2023
2023nmsb00275i	2023	NM	SB	275	Proposes increase to registration fees for trucks and tractors, determined by weight, and registration fee for electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.	03/18/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Size and Weight	04/17/2023
2023nvsb00145i	2023	NV	SB	145	Amends law to establish administrative penalty of $5,000 for Employee Misclassification.	06/10/2023 Approved by the Governor.	Effective 7/1/23.	Employee Misclassification	06/20/2023
2023ohsb00048i	2023	OH	SB	48	Reduces the tax rate on motor fuel to thirty five and one half cents.	02/08/2023 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.	Fuel Tax	12/31/2023
2023sdsb00071i	2023	SD	SB	71	Authorizes other fuel taxes to be included in the state’s International Fuel Tax Agreement collections.	02/23/2023 Signed by Governor.	Effective 7/1/2023.	Fuel Tax	02/24/2023
2023txhb02028i	2023	TX	HB	2028	Imposes a motor fuel tax recovery fee for the registration of an electric vehicle.	05/29/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	06/22/2023
2023txhb02226i	2023	TX	HB	2226	Authorizes municipal motor fuel taxes.	05/29/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	06/22/2023
2023txhb02605i	2023	TX	HB	2605	Provides funding of port development and infrastructure, and port connectivity projects.	05/10/2023 Companion SB 1499 considered in lieu of in House.	Dead.	Ports	05/11/2023
2023uthb00440i	2023	UT	HB	440	Amends definition of an interstate and intrastate commercial vehicle by increasing gross vehicle weight requirement for stopping at a port-of-entry.	03/15/2023 Signed by Governor.	Effective 60 days following adjournment.	Size and Weight	04/19/2023
2023uthb00514i	2023	UT	HB	514	Creates a tax on carbon dioxide emissions.	02/28/2023 Died in Committee.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	02/28/2023
2023utsb00202i	2023	UT	SB	202	Reduces the motor fuel tax rate by 4.5 cents. Modifies increases of motor fuel tax rate based on changes to the Consumer Price Index.	02/28/2023 Died in Committee.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	02/28/2023
2023vahb01520i	2023	VA	HB	1520	Adds safety requirements for railroad companies. Prohibits trains to exceed 8,500 ft. Requires crew of at least two on trains used in moving freight.	02/07/2023 Left in House Committee on Commerce and Energy.	Dead.	Rail	02/25/2023
2023vahb01674i	2023	VA	HB	1674	Requires localities to include freight corridors when designing transportation facilities in the comprehensive plan.	03/23/2023 Approved by Governor.	Effective 7/1/23.	Freight	04/19/2023
2023wahb01787i	2023	WA	HB	1787	Requires the Department of Transportation (Department) to establish a plan to facilitate the establishment and operation of commercial truck parking located near specified areas.	03/08/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	Safety	04/10/2023
2023wahb01839i	2023	WA	HB	1839	Prohibits railroads from operating a train that exceeds 7,500 feet in length, unless the exceeded length is by the Utilities and Transportation Commission. Establishes fines..	03/08/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	Rail	04/10/2023
2023wvhb03324i	2023	WV	HB	3324	Removes variable rate tax on motor fuels and reduces the flat rate tax to 20.0 cents per gallon.	03/01/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	03/25/2023
2023mnsf01417i	2023	MN	SF	1417	Requires a minimum crew size of 2 for certain rail carriers. Imposes penalties.	05/22/2023 Returned to Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety upon interim adjournment.	Carries-over to 2024. Same as HF 1272.	Rail	06/22/2023
2023nysb04799i	2023	NY	SB	4799	Computes sales and compensating use tax on retail sales of motor fuel and diesel motor fuel at a rate of cents per gallon and requires prepayment.	02/14/2023 Introduced. Referred to Senate Committee on Budget and Revenue.	Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action. Same as AB 2425.	Fuel Tax	06/22/2023
2023arsb00341i	2023	AR	SB	341	Amends the CDL Alcohol and Drug Testing Act to comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.	04/11/2023 Signed by Governor.	Effective 90 days after adjournment.	CDL	04/18/2023
2023flsb01252i	2023	FL	SB	1252	Updates governing of owners and drivers of commercial motor vehicles to federal rules and regulations.	05/05/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	CDL	06/21/2023
2023iasf00492i	2023	IA	SF	492	Requires 2 crew members for operation of Class I and Class II freight rail carrier. Provides penalties.	03/17/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead. Originally SB 243.	Rail	04/08/2023
2023misb00139i	2023	MI	SB	139	Prohibits railroad from operating a freight train that is longer than 7,500 feet. Establishes penalty.	03/02/2023 Introduced. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.	Pending Committee action.	Rail	03/08/2023
2023mnsf02494i	2023	MN	SF	2429	Abolishes motor fuel taxes.	03/02/2023 Introduced and first reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	Carries-over to 2024.	Fuel Tax	06/22/2023
2023mohb01342i	2023	MO	HB	1342	Authorizes Division of Labor Standards and the attorney general to investigate wage complaints and bring action on behalf of aggrieved employees, with modifications to employer penalties for wage-related claims, including employee misclassification..	03/09/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	Employee Misclassification	04/01/2023
2023mthb00803i	2023	MT	HB	803	Prohibits operation of a train or locomotive engine engaged in transporting freight in this state unless the train or locomotive engine is operated by a crew of not fewer than two individuals.	03/11/2023 Missed transmittal deadline. Left in Committee.	Dead.	Rail	04/24/2023
2023nysb05330i	2023	NY	SB	5330	Prohibits idling by heavy duty vehicles. Provides exemptions.	03/07/2023 Introduced. Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Operations.	Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.	Rail	06/22/2023
2023iahcr00009i	2023	IA	HCR	9	Urges Congress to increase maximum gross weight allowed for motor vehicles operated on the interstate road system in Iowa and bordering states.	04/20/2023 Message of adoption by Senate received in House.	Pending enrollment.	Size and Weight	04/24/2023
2023casb00084i	2023	CA	SB	84	Provides that the primary purpose of the Air Quality Program is to fund projects to reduce criteria air pollutants in the logistics, trucking, and port sectors	09/14/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Emissions	09/14/2023
2023schb03241i	2023	SC	HB	3241	Establishes the Commercial Driver License Holder Act.	04/10/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	CDL	04/20/2023
2023mthb00823i	2023	MT	HB	823	Provides for a tax on hydrogen fuel and other alternative fuels equal to gasoline gallon equivalency.	05/03/2023 Signed by Governor.	Effective 10/1/23.	Fuel Tax	05/11/2024
2023rihb05902i	2023	RI	HB	5902	Increases the criminal penalties for wage theft and employee misclassification.	06/22/2023 Signed by Governor.	Effective upon passage.	Employee Misclassification	07/12/2023
2023txhb03662i	2023	TX	HB	3662	Requires at least 2 crew members to operate a train connected with movement of freight. Provides penalties.	05/29/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Rail	06/22/2023
2023txhb04885i	2023	TX	HB	4885	Establishes grant program for alternatively fueled drayage truck or cargo handling equipment projects.	06/13/2023 Signed by Governor.05/30/2023 Delivered to Governor.	Effective 9/1/23.	Emissions	06/20/2023
2023txsb01499i	2023	TX	SB	1499	Provides funding of port development and infrastructure security and port connectivity projects.	05/29/2023 Signed by the Governor.	Effective 9/1/2023	Ports	06/11/2023
2023uthb00063i	2023	UT	HB	63	Creates Office of Rail Safety within the DOT.	03/13/2023 Signed by Governor.	Effective 60 days following adjournment.	Rail	04/19/2023
2023arsb00478i	2023	AR	SB	478	Provides additional funding for ports, intermodal, and waterway development. Creates Waterways Investment Income Tax Credit.	04/13/2023 Signed by Governor.	Effective 1/1/24.	Ports	04/20/2023
2023caab00241i	2023	CA	AB	241	Provides that the primary purpose of the Air Quality Program is to fund projects to reduce criteria air pollutants in the logistics, trucking, and port sectors.	09/14/2023 Ordered to inactive file in Assembly. Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Emissions	09/20/2023
2023caab00594i	2023	CA	AB	594	Provides an alternative enforcement mechanism under the Labor Code for employee misclassification.	10/10/2023 Signed by Governor.	Effective 1/1/2024.	Employee Misclassification	10/15/2023
2023gahb00189i	2023	GA	HB	189	Increases commercial truck weight limit on state and local roads to 90,000 pounds from 80,000.	05/03/2023 Signed by Governor.	Effective 7/1/23.	Size and Weight	05/09/2023
2023gasr00383i	2023	GA	SR	383	Creates Senate Study Committee on Railway Safety.	03/23/2023 First reading in Senate. Referred to Committee.	Carries-over to 2024.	Rail	03/29/2023
2023gasr00155i	2023	GA	SR	155	Creates the Senate Truck Driver Shortages Study Committee.	03/27/2023 Passed Senate.	Carries-over to 2024.	CDL	04/03/2023
2023ilsb02278i	2023	IL	SB	2278	Provides that local authorities prohibit the operation of trucks or other commercial vehicles, and impose limitations on the weight, height, or length (rather than only weight).	06/30/2023 Signed by Governor.	Effective 1/1/24.	Size and Weight	07/10/2023
2023lahb00573i	2023	LA	HB	573	Provides that any public contract provision that violates provisions of law governing motor carrier transportation contracts is invalid.	06/14/2023 Signed by the Governor.	Effective 8/1/2023.	Indemnity Agreement	04/04/2023
2023lahb00581i	2023	LA	HB	581	Creates the Louisiana Port Authority.	06/08/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead	Ports	06/22/2023
2023nvab00359i	2023	NV	AB	359	Revises provisions governing the effectuation of additional annual increases in certain taxes imposed on fuels for motor vehicles in certain larger counties.	06/03/2023 Read in Assembly with Governor's veto message. Placed on Chief Clerk's desk.	Pending Assembly action on governor's veto.	Fuel Tax	06/13/2023
2023nvab00456i	2023	NV	AB	456	Establishes requirements for the installation and operation of wayside detector systems..	06/03/2023 Bill read with Governor's veto message. Placed on Chief Clerk's desk.	Pending Assembly action on vetoed bill.	Rail	06/11/2023
2023ctsb00015ics	2023	CT	SB	15	Changes driving commercial vehicles on state parkways from a regulatory violation to a statutory violation. Raises fine to $500 for first violations and $1,000 for subsequent violations.	06/07/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Size and Weight	06/07/2023
2023nyab05639i	2023	NY	AB	5639	Prohibits operation of freight train with less than 2 crew members. Imposes penalties.	06/06/2023 Substituted by SB 5775.	Substituted by SB 5775.	Rail	06/11/2023
2023nysb05775i	2023	NY	SB	5775	Prohibits operation of freight train with less than 2 crew members. Imposes penalties.	12/08/2023 Signed by Governor.	Effective Immediately.	Rail	12/10/2023
2023nyab05823i	2023	NY	AB	5823	Creates a sales and use tax exemption for manufacturers of railroad rolling stock.	03/23/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Ways and Means.	Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.	Rail	06/22/2024
2023pahr00057i	2023	PA	HR	57	Urges US DOT and FMCSA to consider regulations that would create exemptions for certified inspection mechanics performing a vehicle road test requiring a commercial driver's license.	03/30/2023 Referred to House Committee on Transportation.	Pending Committee action.	CDL	04/05/2023
2023alhb00256i	2023	AL	HB	256	Provides that a motor carrier's implementation of safety improvement requirements for drivers is not considered in determining driver's status as an employee or an independent contractor.	06/06/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Employee Misclassification	06/20/2023
2023alsb00183i	2023	AL	SB	183	Excludes consideration of a motor carrier's use of safety improvements, technologies, practices, and driver coaching in determining a motor carrier driver's classification as an independent contractor or an employee under state law.	05/15/2023 Signed by Governor.	Effective immediately.	Employee Misclassification	05/20/2023
2023cosb00280i	2023	CO	SB	280	Modifies the Clean Fleet Enterprise to administer programs and impose fees designed to reduce emissions from diesel trucks, creates a tax credit for the conversion, lease, or purchase of clean commercial vehicles.	06/06/2023 Signed by Governor.	Effective 9/11/23, assuming no referendum petition is filed.	Emissions	06/09/2023
2023flsb00796i	2023	FL	SB	796	Increases minimum funds available for Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Program from the State Transportation Trust Fund. Increases amount required in budget request for the program. Increases amount of funds for the Strategic Port Investment Initiative.	05/05/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Ports	06/21/2023
2023gasr00376i	2023	GA	SR	376	Urges US Congress to pass The Railway Safety Act of 2023.	03/23/2023 First reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	Carries-over to 2024.	Rail	04/17/2023
2023mihb04390i	2023	MI	HB	4390	Provides penalties and remedies for misclassification of independent contractors	04/12/2023 Introduced. Read first time. Referred to House Committee on Labor.	Pending Committee action.	Employee Misclassification	04/17/2023
2023nchb00593i	2023	NC	HB	593	Increases penalty for exceeding tandem trailer and semitrailer length limitations on designated road in a certain designated road in Macon County.	05/18/2023 Re-referred to Senate on Transportation. If favorable, re-refer to Senate Committee on Rules and Operations of the Senate.	Pending Committee action.	Size and Weight	06/11/2023
2023orsb00803i	2023	OR	SB	803	Establishes standard for carbon intensity and other characteristics of diesel fuel used in on-road motor vehicles.	06/25/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Emissions	07/17/2023
2023pahb00906i	2023	PA	HB	906	Provides for registration of status as independent contractor.	04/12/2023 Referred to House Committee on Labor and Industry.	Pending Committee action.	Employee Misclassification	04/17/2023
2023cohb01267i	2023	CO	HB	1267	Establishes steep downhill grade zones within the public highways where downhill grade is 5% or greater and where there are safety concerns of commercial motor vehicle drivers exceeding posted speed limits.	06/05/2023 Signed by Governor.	Effective 1/1/24.	Safety	06/09/2023
2023nchb00639i	2023	NC	HB	639	Limits length of train to 8,500 feet. Requires 2 crew members for movement of freight by rail. Recodifies North Carolina Rail Safety Improvement Act.	05/04/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	Rail	05/10/2023
2023nchb00663i	2023	NC	HB	663	Establishes study to replace motor fuel tax with flat tax.	05/04/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	05/10/2023
2023nysb06298i	2023	NY	SB	6298	Enacts an advanced clean fleets law to reduce vehicle emissions for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Requires newly purchased or leased drayage equipment to be zero or near-zero emissions as of 2027..	04/12/2023 Introduced. Referred to Senate Committee on Environmental Conservation.	Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.	Emissions	06/22/2023
2023txhb03418i	2023	TX	HB	3418	Implements a vehicle mileage user fee pilot program and a task force to assist in developing and evaluating the program.	05/29/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	06/22/2023
2023pahb00938i	2023	PA	HB	938	Removes owners and operators of properties from being fined for diesel powered vehicles idling in violation of the Diesel-Powered Motor Vehicle Idling Act on their property.	04/17/2023 Referred to House Committee on Transportation.	Pending Committee action.	Emissions	04/20/2023
2023nysb06300i	2023	NY	SB	6300	Creates program to levy an efficiency fee or an efficiency rebate based on the MPG or MPGe rating of medium and heavy duty vehicles.	01/03/2024 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	Pending Committee action.	Emissions	02/23/2024
2023orhb03483i	2023	OR	HB	3483	Requires long-range transportation plan to achieve greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.	06/25/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Emissions	07/23/2023
2023ohhb00023ie	2023	OH	HB	23	Requires 2-person crew to operate train. Adds requirements for wayside defect detectors.	03/31/2023 Signed by Governor.	Effective 6/30/2023. Certain provisions effective 3/31/23 and 7/1/23.	Rail	04/20/2023
2023pahb01028i	2023	PA	HB	1028	Establishes comprehensive rail safety provisions.	06/06/2023 Ordered to third reading in Senate.	Pending Senate action.	Rail	06/11/2023
2023cthb06676i	2023	CT	HB	6676	Increases, from $50 to $500, the fine per violation for anyone who operates a commercial motor vehicle on a state parkway where the vehicle is not allowed.	06/07/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Safety	06/07/2023
2023lahcr00135i	2023	LA	HCR	135	Urges and requests the office of motor vehicles to begin implementing new federal regulations related to state driver's licensing agencies accessing and using information obtained through the federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.	06/08/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	CDL	06/22/2023
2023mnsf03322i	2023	MN	SF	3322	Establishes a temporary reduction in the rates of the motor fuels tax.	05/04/2023 Introduced and first reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	Carries-over to 2024. Companion to HF 3287.	Fuel Tax	06/22/2023
2023njab05581i	2023	NJ	AB	5581	Increases penalties for operating certain vehicles in excess of weight limits and on restricted routes.	01/08/2024 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Size and Weight	01/09/2024
2023njsb03823i	2023	NJ	SB	3823	Increases penalties for operating certain vehicles in excess of weight limits and on restricted routes.	01/08/2024 Died upon adjournment.	Dead. Same as AB 5581.	Size and Weight	01/09/2024
2023nvsb00502i	2023	NV	SB	502	Temporarily suspends the 17.65 cent motor fuel tax. Makes an appropriation from the General Fund to the State Highway Fund.	06/05/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Fuel Tax	06/13/2023
2023nyab5052i	2023	NY	AB	5052	Establishes a highway and depot charging needs evaluation to assist in achieving targets set forth by the climate leadership and community protection act, zero-emissions vehicle sales target and regulations, including the advanced clean truck mandate.	06/08/2023 Returned to Assembly.	Carries-over to 2024. Pending Assembly action.	Emissions	06/22/2023
2023nysb06412i	2023	NY	SB	6412	Requires trucks to utilize commercial GPS designed for use by a commercial vehicle.	06/07/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.	Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action. Same as AB 6851.	Safety	06/25/2023
2023nyab06851i	2023	NY	AB	6581	Requires trucks to utilize commercial GPS designed for use by a commercial vehicle.	05/08/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.	Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action. Same as SB 6412.	Safety	06/22/2023
2023nyab07321i	2023	NY	AB	7321	Establishes a tax on carbon-based fuels.	05/17/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Ways and Means.	Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action. Same as SB 2579.	Fuel Tax	06/22/2023
2023nysb06683i	2023	NY	SB	6683	Requires the department of transportation to provide a list of legal clearance heights for bridges to owners or operators of trucks, commercial vehicles, tractors, tractor-trailer combinations, tractor-semitrailer combinations, or tractor-trailer-semitrailer combinations.	05/04/2023 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.	Size and Weight	06/22/2023
2023nysb06921i	2023	NY	SB	6921	Requires every railroad corporation which operates any freight train within the state to submit quarterly reports to the department of transportation detailing such railroad corporation's inspections of any train yard and freight train operated in the state by such corporation; directs the department of transportation to conduct follow up inspections.	05/23/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.	Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.	Rail	06/22/2023
2023nysb06922i	2023	NY	SB	6922	Require the DOT to establish a central registry of reports, audits, plans and public inspections for freight trains and freight rail lines.	05/23/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.	Carries-over to 2024. Pending Assembly action.	Rail	06/22/2023
2023nysb06923i	2023	NY	SB	6923	Requires railroad corporations to conduct a comprehensive safety inspection when a freight train is parked in a train yard prior to traveling on tracks within the state including, but not be limited to, a review of tracks, safety equipment, including brakes, and train cars.	05/23/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.	Carries-over to 2024. Pending Assembly action,	Rail	06/22/2023
2023nysb06924i	2023	NY	SB	6924	Requires railroad corporations to inform the division of homeland security and emergency services, department of environmental conservation and department of transportation about freight rail trains transporting hazardous materials prior to traveling on tracks within the state.	05/23/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.	Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.	Rail	06/15/2023
2023nysb06925i	2023	NY	SB	6925	Prohibits freight trains traveling on a track within the state from exceeding eight thousand five hundred feet in length.	05/23/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.	Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.	Rail	06/22/2023
2023nysb06926i	2023	NY	SB	6926	Requires the department of transportation to conduct a follow up inspection of any freight rail train or freight rail track audit within the state conducted by the federal railroad administration that identifies safety-related deficiencies or violations.	05/23/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.	Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.	Rail	06/22/2023
2023nysb06934i	2023	NY	SB	6934	Requires the DOT to promulgate rules and regulations for the installation of heat safety gauges or hot bearing detectors on freight rail tracks in the state; requires the installation of positive train control systems on all freight trains operated within the state.	05/23/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.	Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.	Rail	06/22/2023
2023nysb06935i	2023	NY	SB	6935	Establishes the freight rail safety task force to review the state of freight rail safety in the state and make policy and budgetary recommendations.	05/23/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.	Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.	Rail	06/22/2023
2023orhb02099iae	2023	OR	HB	2099	Omnibus transportation bill includes administration of Federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and CDLs; amends laws related to commercial driver training schools; amends requirements for fuel use tax; defines liquefied petroleum gas.	07/27/2023 Signed by Governor.	Effective 91st day after adjournment.	CDL, Fuel Tax	07/31/2023
2023pahb01126i	2023	PA	HB	1126	Requires freight locomotives to be operated with a crew of at least two individuals.	05/05/2023 Referred to House Committee on Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities.	Pending Committee action.	Rail	06/17/2023
2023pahb01127i	2023	PA	HB	1127	Limits the maximum length of freight trains to 8,500 ft.	05/05/2023 Referred to House Committee on consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities.	Pending Committee action.	Rail	06/17/2023
2023txhb03023i	2023	TX	HB	3023	Gives trucking companies an incentive to incorporate LPG systems in their vehicles without sacrificing cargo space by treating LPG vehicles in the same way as natural-gas fueled vehicles with respect to weight limitations.	05/29/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.	Size and Weight	06/22/2023
2023wiab00274i	2023	WI	AB	274	Establishes a CDL driver training grant program.	06/06/2023 Public hearing held in Assembly Committee on Transportation.	Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action. Same as SB 271	CDL	12/31/2023
2023wisb00271i	2023	WI	SB	271	Establishes a CDL driver training grant program.	09/27/2023 Hearing held in Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges.	Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action. Same as AB 274.	CDL	12/23/2023
2023txsb01364i	2023	TX	SB	1364	Increases the maximum gross vehicle weight for electric and natural gas semi-trucks to 82,000 pounds.	06/02/2023 Signed by the Governor.	Effective immediately.	Size and Weight	06/19/2023
2023wahb01257i	2023	WA	HB	1257	Provides certain marine operations are allowed to meet, coordinate, and implement actions on issues of mutual interest regarding the movement of cargo and passengers.	05/09/2023 Governor signed.	Effective 7/23/2023.	Ports	06/20/2023
2023careg00012i	2023	CA	Reg	12	Reduces the emissions of locomotives operating within California.	04/27/2023 Approved by CARB.	Effective in 2024.	Rail Emissions	06/20/2023
2023pahr00157i	2023	PA	HR	157	Urges the President of the United States to take clear action in preventing future railroad disasters by strengthening Federal oversight and adjusting regulations to increase safety.	06/21/2023 Introduced. Referred to House Committee on Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities.	Pending Committee action.	Rail	07/12/2023
2023pasb00808i	2023	PA	SB	808	Improves rail safety.	06/23/2023 Referred to Senate Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.	Pending Committee action.	Rail	07/12/2023
2023mihb04916i	2023	MI	HB	4916	Prohibits operation of train transporting freight with crew of less than two individual.	07/18/2023 Introduced. Read first time. Referred to House Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure.	Pending Committee action.	Rail	08/02/2023
2023caab00376i	2023	CA	AB	376	Establishes pilot program to expand Cal Grant C eligibility for entry-level truck driving programs.	10/08/2023 Vetoed by Governor.	Vetoed by Governor.	CDL	10/09/2023
2023casb00517i	2023	CA	SB	517	Declares the Legislature’s intent to enact subsequent legislation relating to increasing efficiency of ports and the goods movement industry.	09/14/2023 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	Carries-over to 2024.	Ports	09/14/2023
2023gahb00617i	2023	GA	HB	617	Provides for the development and maintenance of a state-wide freight and logistics implementation plan.	03/04/2024 First reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	Pending Committee action.	Freight Infrastructure	03/09/2024
2023nyab03461i	2023	NY	AB	3461	Establishes a temporary motor fuel tax holiday for one year.	02/03/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Ways and Means.	Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.	Fuel Tax	06/22/2023
billid	sessionyear	ST	Bill	Bill#	SUMMARY	LAST ACTION	NOTES	CATEGORY	Updated

2023caab00053i

2023

CA

AB

53

Suspends the imposition of the tax on motor vehicle fuels for one year.

06/02/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

06/10/2023

2023casb00005i

2023

CA

SB

5

Limits annual adjustment of motor vehicle tax to a maximum of 2% for rate adjustments made on or after 7/1/23.

09/14/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

09/14/2023

2023casb00032i

2023

CA

SB

32

Suspends motor vehicle fuel tax and greenhouse gas reduction programs for one year.

09/14/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

09/14/2023

2023cthb05128i

2023

CT

HB

5128

Eliminates the highway use tax and the tax on fuels and gasohol.

06/07/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

06/21/2023

2023cthb06069i

2023

CT

HB

6069

Eliminates the highway use tax and suspend the phase-in of the tax on fuels and gasohol.

06/07/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

06/21/2023

2023cthb05689i

2023

CT

HB

5689

Eliminates the tax on diesel fuel sold or used by a distributor in this state.

06/07/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

06/07/2023

2023ctsb00126i

2023

CT

SB

126

Reduces diesel fuel tax rate to forty and one-tenth cents per gallon and establishes a task force to recommend changes to the statutory formula that sets the applicable tax rate for diesel fuel.

06/07/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

06/07/2023

2023ctsb00127i

2023

CT

SB

127

Delays phase-in of fuel tax by 6 months.

06/07/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

06/07/2023

2023hihb00158i

2023

HI

HB

158

Authorizes adoption of rules and regulations to limit noise from vessels at ports, etc.

02/02/2023 House Committee on Transportation recommends measure be deferred.

Dead. Same as SB 15.

Ports

02/06/2023

2023hihb00700i

2023

HI

HB

700

Suspends fuel tax from 7/1/23 to 6/30/24.

03/09/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

04/20/2023

2023hisb00015i

2023

HI

SB

15

Authorizes adoption of rules and regulations to limit noise from vessels at ports, etc.

03/01/2023 Senate Committees on Ways and Means and Consumer Protection and Commerce deferred the measure.

Dead. Same as HB 158.

Ports

03/06/2023

2023ilhb01221i

2023

IL

HB

1221

Provides that an increase in the fuel tax based on the the CPI delayed until 7/1/23.

03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

04/01/2023

2023ilhb05860i

2023

IL

HB

5860

Reduces the rate of tax on motor fuel and gasohol to 1.25% (currently, 6.25%).

03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

04/01/2023

2023ilsb00082i

2023

IL

SB

82

Amends Employee Classification Act to include movement of property by truck in definition of "performing services."

03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

Employee Misclassification

06/21/2023

2023inhb01375i

2023

IN

HB

1375

Requires DOL to employ investigator to investigate employee misclassification. Protects employees for reporting/testifying.

02/28/2023 Died in Committee.

Dead.

Employee Misclassification

02/28/2023

2023kshb02020i

2023

KS

HB

2020

Provides that the employment status of a motor carrier driver does not change as a result of the inclusion of safety improvements on a vehicle.

04/18/2023 Approved by Governor.

Effective 7/1/2023.

Employee Misclassification

04/20/2023

2023mohb00636i

2023

MO

HB

636

Prohibits freight train carrying hazardous material to exceed 8,500 ft. Establishes penalties.

05/12/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Rail

06/22/2023

2023mosb00242i

2023

MO

SB

242

Repeals a portion of the tax on motor fuel, including future increases required under current law. The act also provides for a 180-day period during which the motor fuel tax shall not be in effect.

03/09/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

03/20/2023

2023mosb00260i

2023

MO

SB

260

Repeals a portion of the tax on motor fuel, and the exemption and refund process applicable to that portion.

03/09/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

03/10/2023

2023mosb00454i

2023

MO

SB

454

Repeals current and future increases to the motor fuel tax and alternative fuel decal fees enacted by the General Assembly in 2021.

03/09/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

03/10/2023

2023mssb02234i

2023

MS

SB

2234

Allows person with military documentation of commercial driving experience to apply for CDL learner's permit.

01/31/2023 Died in Committee.

Dead.

CDL

02/26/2023

2023mtsb00047i

2023

MT

SB

47

Revises commercial driver's license law to comply with federal requirements.

05/19/2023 Signed by Governor.

Effective upon passage.

CDL

06/11/2023

2023nhhb00199i

2023

NH

HB

199

Makes an appropriation to the Carroll, Strafford, and Coos county freight rail improvement projects.

04/06/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

Rail

04/10/2023

2023nmhb00068i

2023

NM

HB

68

Requires freight trailers and trucks to have an undercarriage with ground clearance of a height to prevent a vehicle or bicycle from driving under it.

03/18/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Safety

04/01/2023

2023njab05054i

2023

NJ

AB

5054

Creates the Entry-Level Driver Training Grant Program.

01/08/2024 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

CDL

01/09/2024

2023hihb01108i

2023

HI

HB

1108

Replaces the fine schedule and increases potential fines for vehicle weight violations.

07/06/2023 Signed by Governor.

Effective upon approval. Companion to SB 1406.

Size and Weight

07/12/2023

2023iasf00152i

2023

IA

SF

152

Allows DOT to approve additional entities to offer third-party knowledge and skills testing for CDL applicants.

01/26/2023 Introduced.

Dead. Companion HF 257 passed.

CDL

04/24/2023

2023inhb01204i

2023

IN

HB

1204

Provides that the weight concentrated on the roadway surface from any tandem axle group may not exceed 34,000 pounds on an individual axle of a tri-axle group.

05/01/2023 Signed by Governor.

Effective immediately.

Size and Weight

05/08/2023

2023mshb01383i

2023

MS

HB

1383

Authorizes certain municipalities, by election, to impose a motor vehicle fuel tax of 1 cent for road and bridge construction.

02/22/2023 Died In Committee.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

02/26/2023

2023nyab00454i

2023

NY

AB

454

Establishes the diesel emissions reduction program and the state diesel emissions reduction revolving loan fund.

01/09/2023 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Environmental Conservation.

Carries -over to 2024. Pending Committee action.

Emissions

06/22/2023

2023mtsb00228i

2023

MT

SB

228

Prohibit local governments from banning petroleum fuels.

05/04/2023 Signed by Governor.

Effective upon approval.

Fuel Tax

05/11/2023

2023oksb00432i

2023

OK

SB

432

Creates a statewide commercial license valid only within the state.

03/23/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

CDL

03/28/2023

2023ilhb01575i

2023

IL

HB

1575

Beginning 7/1/23, reduces rate of motor fuel tax. Diesel will be 21 1/2 cents per gallon.

03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

04/01/2023

2023sdhb01036i

2023

SD

HB

1036

Increases civil penalties for CDL holder or employer for violation of CDL Law.

02/13/2023 Signed by Governor.

Effective 7/1/2023.

CDL

02/26/2023

2023sdsb00097i

2023

SD

SB

97

Establishes a for-cause requirement for inspections of motor carriers on possible vehicle weight and load violations.

02/22/2023 Died in Committee.

Dead.

Size and Weight

02/28/2023

2023tnhb00598i

2023

TN

HB

598

Establishes Office of Rail and Public Transportation within DOT.

04/25/2024 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Rail

05/20/2024

2023tnsb00373i

2023

TN

SB

373

Establishes the Office of Rail and Public Transportation within the DOT.

04/25/2024 Died upon adjournment.

Dead. Companion to HB 598.

Rail

05/20/2024

2023txhb00321i

2023

TX

HB

321

Authorizes the increase or decrease of the rates of the gasoline and diesel fuel taxes based on the cost of certain highway projects

05/29/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

06/22/2023

2023txsb00254i

2023

TX

SB

254

Increases gas and diesel tax rate from 20 to 40 cents for each net gallon or fractional part .

05/29/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

06/22/2023

2023ilsb00159i

2023

IL

SB

159

Provides that all municipalities may impose a motor fuel tax.

03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead..

Fuel Tax

04/01/2023

2023uthb00301i

2023

UT

HB

301

Reduces tax on motor fuel, increases vehicle registration fees, and imposes a tax on the sale of electricity for electric vehicle charging.

03/22/2023 Signed by Governor.

Effective 1/1/24.

Fuel Tax

04/19/2023

2023vahb01684i

2023

VA

HB

1684

Clarifies procedures under which an employer may be debarred from public contracts for misclassification of workers.

03/26/2023 Approved by Governor.

Effective effective 7/1/23. Companion to SB 1354.

Employee Misclassification

04/19/2023

2023vasb01354i

2023

VA

SB

1354

Clarifies procedures under which an employer may be debarred from public contracts for misclassification of workers.

03/26/2023 Approved by Governor.

Effective 7/1/23. Companion to VA HB 1684.

Employee Misclassification

04/19/2023

2023vahb01832i

2023

VA

HB

1832

Creates grant programs to replace barge and rail usage tax credit and Virginia port volume increase tax credit when those credits expire on 1/1/25, and creates Port of VA Economic Development Grant Program consisting of two programs.

03/22/2023 Approved by Governor.

Effective 7/1/23. Companion to VA SB 1345.

Tax Credit

04/19/2023

2023vasb01345i

2023

VA

SB

1345

Creates grant programs to replace barge and rail usage tax credit and Virginia port volume increase tax credit when those credits expire on 1/1/25, and creates Port of VA Economic Development Grant Program consisting of two programs.

03/22/2023 Approved by Governor.

Effective 7/1/23. Companion to HB 1832.

Tax Credit

04/19/2023

2023vahb01863i

2023

VA

HB

1863

Increases motor fuels tax by 5 cents per gallon beginning 7/1/24, with additional 5 cents per gallon increases until reaching an additional 25 cents per gallon beginning 7/1/28.

02/07/2023 Died in Committee.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

02/28/2023

2023vthb00016i

2023

VT

HB

16

Proposes a feasibility study on expanding passenger and freight rail service throughout Vermont and to neighboring states and Canada.

03/17/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead..

Rail

03/20/2023

2023wahb01084i

2023

WA

HB

1084

Changes primary duty of Freight Mobility and Strategic Investment Board to providing strategic guidance regarding highest priority freight mobility needs. Recommends six-year investment program of highest priority freight projects and identify emerging freight mobility issues.

04/25/2023 Signed by Governor.

Effective 7/23/23.

Freight Mobility

04/27/2023

2023wahb01183i

2023

WA

HB

1183

Prohibits Washington from adopting California vehicle emissions standards.

03/08/2024 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead..

Emissions

04/23/2023

2023wasb05041i

2023

WA

SB

5041

Links disqualification of commercial drivers for drug and alcohol violations to ones reported through the federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. Removes certain requirements related to drug and alcohol violations of commercial drivers reported to the state.

03/08/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

CDL

04/10/2023

2023wasb05360i

2023

WA

SB

5360

Upon federal approval of a variance to freeze state law, DOT must implement rules to allow vehicle combination of truck tractor and three trailing units.

03/08/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

Size and Weight

04/10/2023

2023hisb01405i

2023

HI

SB

1405

Amends law to become consistent with federal weight limits for gross vehicle weight and axle loads..

03/09/2023 Referred to House Committees on Transportation, and Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs.

Carries-over to 2024.

Size and Weight

06/21/2023

2023hisb01406i

2023

HI

SB

1406

Replaces the fine schedule and increases the potential fines based on multitude and magnitude of vehicle weight violations.

01/30/2023 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation, Culture and the Arts, and Judiciary.

Dead. Companion bill, HB 1108, remains active.

Size and Weight

02/05/2023

2023mdhb00422i

2023

MD

HB

422

Repeals requirement that motor fuel tax rates be adjusted in future years based on growth in the Consumer Price Index.

04/10/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

04/20/2023

2023nmhb00269i

2023

NM

HB

269

Requires use of reports from the Federal Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse in issuing CDLs.

03/30/2023 Signed by Governor.

Effective 1/1/24..

CDL

04/18/2023

2023nyab01690i

2023

NY

AB

1690

Eliminates state sales and compensating use taxes on motor fuels and diesel motor fuels; authorizes localities to eliminate such taxes at the local level.

01/17/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Ways and Means.

Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action. Same as SB 3124.

Fuel Tax

06/22/2023

2023nysb03124i

2023

NY

SB

3124

Eliminates state sales and compensating use taxes on motor fuels and diesel motor fuels; authorizes localities to eliminate such taxes at the local level.

01/27/2023 Referred to Senate Committee on Budget and Revenue.

Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action. Same as AB 1690.

Fuel Tax

02/06/2022

2023nysb02174i

2023

NY

SB

2174

Establishes a phased decrease of taxes on diesel motor fuel and motor fuel when average price of motor fuel exceeds $2.25 per gallon.

01/19/2023 Referred to Senate Committee on Budget and Revenue.

Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.

Fuel Tax

06/22/2023

2023wvhb02581i

2023

WV

HB

2851

Reduces tax on motor fuel by 50%.

03/01/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

03/06/2023

2023wvhb02826i

2023

WV

HB

2826

Removes variable rate on motor fuel tax.

03/01/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

03/06/2023

2023wvhb03023i

2023

WV

HB

3023

Reduces the gasoline excise tax by 50% for West Virginia residents.

03/01/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

03/06/2023

2023wvhb02384i

2023

WV

HB

2384

Provides a 10 cent per gallon refund of gas tax for residents.

03/01/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

03/06/2023

2023ilsb00271i

2023

IL

SB

271

Establishes that motor fuel tax not exceed pre-payment amount of $0.18 per gallon set for motor fuel retailers.

03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

04/01/2023

2023mdsb00261i

2023

MD

SB

261

Repeals requirement that motor fuel tax rates be adjusted in future years based on growth in the CPI.

04/10/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead..

Fuel Tax

04/20/2023

2023mohb00657i

2023

MO

HB

657

Allows a nonrefundable tax credit for qualified railroad track expenditures, or qualified new rail infrastructure expenditures, in an amount equal to the taxpayer's qualified amount.

05/12/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Rail Tax Credit

06/22/2023

2023nelb000138i

2023

NE

LB

138

Adopts updates to federal law for motor vehicles and motor carriers, changes provisions of the Motor Vehicle Operator’s License Act, and increases civil penalties.

06/01/2023 Approved by Governor.

Effective upon approval.

CDL

06/11/2023

2023nysb02579i

2023

NY

SB

2579

Establishes a tax on carbon-based fuels. Establishes the carbon dioxide emissions fund.

01/23/2023 Referred to Senate Committee on Budget and Revenue.

Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.

Fuel Tax

06/22/2023

2023nyab02425i

2023

NY

AB

2425

Computes sales and compensating use tax on retail sales of motor fuel and diesel motor fuel at a rate of cents per gallon and requires prepayment.

01/26/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Ways and Means.

Carries-over to 2024. Same as SB 4799.

Fuel Tax

06/22/2023

2023uthb0220i

2023

UT

HB

220

Sets policy to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030.

02/28/2023 Died in Committee.

Dead.

Emissions

02/28/2023

2023vthb00101i

2023

VT

HB

101

Proposes transportation initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and increase higher-efficiency, lower-cost options.

03/17/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

Emissions

03/20/2023

2023cthb05303i

2023

CT

HB

5303

Combines the petroleum products gross earnings tax and the motor vehicle fuels tax, and imposes one tax on a per-gallon basis.

06/07/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

06/07/2023

2023azhb02707i

2023

AZ

HB

2707

Suspends motor fuel tax for one year starting 10/31/23.

07/31/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

08/13/2023

2023iahf00257i

2023

IA

HF

257

Allows DOT to approve additional entities to offer third-party knowledge and skills testing for CDL applicants.

03/22/2023 Signed by Governor.

Effective 7/1/2023. Companion to SF152.

CDL

04/20/2023

2023iasf00245i

2023

IA

SF

245

Requires class I and II railroad carriers to install positive train control systems on main lines and lines used to move hazardous materials.

03/17/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

Rail

04/20/2023

2023ilsb01513i

2023

IL

SB

1513

Restricts unnecessary and foreseeable diesel locomotive idling and delays. Establishes fine for violation.

03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

Rail Emissions

04/01/2023

2023ilsb01703i

2023

IL

SB

1703

Requires use of reports from the Federal Commercial Driver's License clearinghouse in issuing CDLs.

03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead. Same as HB 3149.

CDL

06/22/2023

2023ilsb01711i

2023

IL

SB

1711

Creates the Hydrogen Fuel Replacement Tax Credit Act.

03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

06/22/2023

2023ilsb02385i

2023

IL

SB

2385

Provides for emissions monitoring of commercial freight trucking facilities.

03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

Emissions

06/22/2023

2023inhb01050i

2023

IN

HB

1050

Includes any motor fuel not subject to taxes, to the definition of alternative fuel.

05/04/2023 Signed by Governor.

Effective after 12/31/2023

Fuel Tax

05/08/2023

2023kssb00215i

2023

KS

SB

215

Establishes the Kansas Rail Safety Improvement Act. Provides for safety requirements for railroad operations and crossing.

02/24/2023 Died in Committee.

Dead.

Rail

02/28/2023

2023mdhb00352i

2023

MD

HB

352

Requires two crew members for freight train being operated in same rail corridor as high-speed or passenger commuter train.

04/10/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead. Same as SB 915.

Rail

04/20/2023

2023mdsb00915i

2023

MD

SB

915

Requires two crew members for freight train being operated in same rail corridor as high-speed or passenger commuter train.

04/10/2024 Died upon adjournment.

Dead. Same as HB 352.

Rail

04/20/2023

2023caab00844i

2023

CA

AB

844

Requires assessment of availability and affordability of insurance for advanced fleet technologies for heavy-duty vehicles and the role of insurance of markets in meeting state greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals.

10/07/2023 Signed by Governor.

Effective 1/1/24.

Emissions

10/03/2023

2023caab00953i

2023

CA

AB

953

Establishes voluntary vessel speed reduction and sustainable shipping program.

09/14/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Ports

10/09/2023

2023flhb00731i

2023

FL

HB

731

Requires referendum to reenact expiring ninth-cent fuel tax or expiring local option fuel taxes.

05/05/2023 Died on second reading calendar in House.

Dead. Same as SB 698.

Fuel Tax

05/11/2023

2023flsb00698i

2023

FL

SB

698

Requires referendum to reenact expiring ninth-cent fuel tax or expiring local option fuel taxes.

05/05/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead. Same as HB 731.

Fuel Tax

06/21/2023

2023gasr00156i

2023

GA

SR

156

Urges the Technical College System of Georgia to conduct a study of the workforce gap among licensed truck drivers and take steps to provide streamlined training.

03/29/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

CDL

04/20/2023

2023iasf00243i

2023

IA

SF

243

Requires 2 crew members for operation of Class I and Class II freight rail carrier. Provides penalties for violation.

03/02/2023 Committee report approved bill and renumbered as SF 492.

Renumbered as SF 492.

Rail

03/08/2023

2023ilhb02505i

2023

IL

HB

2505

Provides that local authorities prohibit the operation of trucks or other commercial vehicles, and impose limitations on the weight, height, or length (rather than only weight).

03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

Size and Weight

04/01/2023

2023ilhb02592i

2023

IL

HB

2592

Reduces rate of tax on motor fuel and gasohol to 1.25% (currently, 6.25%).

03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

06/21/2023

2023ilhb03023i

2023

IL

HB

3023

Creates the Hydrogen Fuel Replacement Tax Credit Act.

03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

04/01/2023

2023ilhb03149i

2023

IL

HB

3149

Requires use of reports from the Federal Commercial Driver's License Clearinghouse in issuing CDLs.

06/30/2023 Approved by Governor.

Effective 6/30/2023. Same as SB 1703.

CDL

07/12/2023

2023ilhb03427i

2023

IL

HB

3427

Prohibits idling of diesel-fueled motor vehicle for more than 3 minutes in a 60-minute period.

03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

Emissions

04/01/2023

2023ilhb03468i

2023

IL

HB

3468

Establishes that motor fuel tax may not exceed the prepayment price of $0.18 per gallon and 80% of that for gasohol and biodiesel blends.

03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

06/22/2023

2023kyhb00320i

2023

KY

HB

320

Establishes CDL driver's test requirements for non-residents of KY. Establishes a nonresident testing fee of $150.

03/22/23 Signed by Governor.

Effective 90 days from adjournment.

CDL

04/17/2023

2023nmhb00105i

2023

NM

HB

105

Prohibits operation of freight railroad train or locomotive without a crew of at least two workers,

03/18/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Rail

03/21/2023

2023nyab03461i

2023

NY

AB

3461

Establishes a temporary motor fuel tax holiday for one year.

02/03/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Ways and Means.

Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.

Fuel Tax

06/22/2023

2023nyab03678i

2023

NY

AB

3678

Exempts the trucking industry from the state's sales and use tax when purchasing vehicles and parts.

02/03/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Ways and Means.

Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.

Tax Exemption

06/22/2023

2023nysb04925i

2023

NY

SB

4925

Exempts tax on retail sales of fuel gas, motor fuel and diesel motor fuel until 12/31/23.

02/17/2023 Referred to Senate Committee on Budget and Revenue.

Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.

Fuel Tax

06/22/2023

2023caab01743i

2023

CA

AB

1743

Enacts the Lower Emissions Transition Program to approve projects that reduce emissions from cargo handling equipment and other sources at seaports.

09/14/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Emissions

09/14/2023

2023cthb06742i

2023

CT

HB

6742

Increases the amount of bond funds available for grants for commercial rail line improvements to 20 million.

06/07/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Rail

06/07/2023

2023iasf00361i

2023

IA

SF

361

Limits the length of any freight or work railroad train operated or permitted to be operated by a railway corporation to 8,500 ft.

03/17/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

Rail

04/20/2023

2023nmsb00348i

2023

NM

SB

348

Excludes motor carriers overseen by US Sec of DOT from overtime provisions provided pursuant to the Minimum Wage Act.

03/18/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

HOS

03/23/2023

2023nmsb00275i

2023

NM

SB

275

Proposes increase to registration fees for trucks and tractors, determined by weight, and registration fee for electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

03/18/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Size and Weight

04/17/2023

2023nvsb00145i

2023

NV

SB

145

Amends law to establish administrative penalty of $5,000 for Employee Misclassification.

06/10/2023 Approved by the Governor.

Effective 7/1/23.

Employee Misclassification

06/20/2023

2023ohsb00048i

2023

OH

SB

48

Reduces the tax rate on motor fuel to thirty five and one half cents.

02/08/2023 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.

Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.

Fuel Tax

12/31/2023

2023sdsb00071i

2023

SD

SB

71

Authorizes other fuel taxes to be included in the state’s International Fuel Tax Agreement collections.

02/23/2023 Signed by Governor.

Effective 7/1/2023.

Fuel Tax

02/24/2023

2023txhb02028i

2023

TX

HB

2028

Imposes a motor fuel tax recovery fee for the registration of an electric vehicle.

05/29/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

06/22/2023

2023txhb02226i

2023

TX

HB

2226

Authorizes municipal motor fuel taxes.

05/29/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

06/22/2023

2023txhb02605i

2023

TX

HB

2605

Provides funding of port development and infrastructure, and port connectivity projects.

05/10/2023 Companion SB 1499 considered in lieu of in House.

Dead.

Ports

05/11/2023

2023uthb00440i

2023

UT

HB

440

Amends definition of an interstate and intrastate commercial vehicle by increasing gross vehicle weight requirement for stopping at a port-of-entry.

03/15/2023 Signed by Governor.

Effective 60 days following adjournment.

Size and Weight

04/19/2023

2023uthb00514i

2023

UT

HB

514

Creates a tax on carbon dioxide emissions.

02/28/2023 Died in Committee.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

02/28/2023

2023utsb00202i

2023

UT

SB

202

Reduces the motor fuel tax rate by 4.5 cents. Modifies increases of motor fuel tax rate based on changes to the Consumer Price Index.

02/28/2023 Died in Committee.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

02/28/2023

2023vahb01520i

2023

VA

HB

1520

Adds safety requirements for railroad companies. Prohibits trains to exceed 8,500 ft. Requires crew of at least two on trains used in moving freight.

02/07/2023 Left in House Committee on Commerce and Energy.

Dead.

Rail

02/25/2023

2023vahb01674i

2023

VA

HB

1674

Requires localities to include freight corridors when designing transportation facilities in the comprehensive plan.

03/23/2023 Approved by Governor.

Effective 7/1/23.

Freight

04/19/2023

2023wahb01787i

2023

WA

HB

1787

Requires the Department of Transportation (Department) to establish a plan to facilitate the establishment and operation of commercial truck parking located near specified areas.

03/08/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

Safety

04/10/2023

2023wahb01839i

2023

WA

HB

1839

Prohibits railroads from operating a train that exceeds 7,500 feet in length, unless the exceeded length is by the Utilities and Transportation Commission. Establishes fines..

03/08/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

Rail

04/10/2023

2023wvhb03324i

2023

WV

HB

3324

Removes variable rate tax on motor fuels and reduces the flat rate tax to 20.0 cents per gallon.

03/01/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

03/25/2023

2023mnsf01417i

2023

MN

SF

1417

Requires a minimum crew size of 2 for certain rail carriers. Imposes penalties.

05/22/2023 Returned to Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety upon interim adjournment.

Carries-over to 2024. Same as HF 1272.

Rail

06/22/2023

2023nysb04799i

2023

NY

SB

4799

Computes sales and compensating use tax on retail sales of motor fuel and diesel motor fuel at a rate of cents per gallon and requires prepayment.

02/14/2023 Introduced. Referred to Senate Committee on Budget and Revenue.

Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action. Same as AB 2425.

Fuel Tax

06/22/2023

2023arsb00341i

2023

AR

SB

341

Amends the CDL Alcohol and Drug Testing Act to comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

04/11/2023 Signed by Governor.

Effective 90 days after adjournment.

CDL

04/18/2023

2023flsb01252i

2023

FL

SB

1252

Updates governing of owners and drivers of commercial motor vehicles to federal rules and regulations.

05/05/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

CDL

06/21/2023

2023iasf00492i

2023

IA

SF

492

Requires 2 crew members for operation of Class I and Class II freight rail carrier. Provides penalties.

03/17/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead. Originally SB 243.

Rail

04/08/2023

2023misb00139i

2023

MI

SB

139

Prohibits railroad from operating a freight train that is longer than 7,500 feet. Establishes penalty.

03/02/2023 Introduced. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Pending Committee action.

Rail

03/08/2023

2023mnsf02494i

2023

MN

SF

2429

Abolishes motor fuel taxes.

03/02/2023 Introduced and first reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.

Carries-over to 2024.

Fuel Tax

06/22/2023

2023mohb01342i

2023

MO

HB

1342

Authorizes Division of Labor Standards and the attorney general to investigate wage complaints and bring action on behalf of aggrieved employees, with modifications to employer penalties for wage-related claims, including employee misclassification..

03/09/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

Employee Misclassification

04/01/2023

2023mthb00803i

2023

MT

HB

803

Prohibits operation of a train or locomotive engine engaged in transporting freight in this state unless the train or locomotive engine is operated by a crew of not fewer than two individuals.

03/11/2023 Missed transmittal deadline. Left in Committee.

Dead.

Rail

04/24/2023

2023nysb05330i

2023

NY

SB

5330

Prohibits idling by heavy duty vehicles. Provides exemptions.

03/07/2023 Introduced. Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Operations.

Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.

Rail

06/22/2023

2023iahcr00009i

2023

IA

HCR

9

Urges Congress to increase maximum gross weight allowed for motor vehicles operated on the interstate road system in Iowa and bordering states.

04/20/2023 Message of adoption by Senate received in House.

Pending enrollment.

Size and Weight

04/24/2023

2023casb00084i

2023

CA

SB

84

Provides that the primary purpose of the Air Quality Program is to fund projects to reduce criteria air pollutants in the logistics, trucking, and port sectors

09/14/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Emissions

09/14/2023

2023schb03241i

2023

SC

HB

3241

Establishes the Commercial Driver License Holder Act.

04/10/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

CDL

04/20/2023

2023mthb00823i

2023

MT

HB

823

Provides for a tax on hydrogen fuel and other alternative fuels equal to gasoline gallon equivalency.

05/03/2023 Signed by Governor.

Effective 10/1/23.

Fuel Tax

05/11/2024

2023rihb05902i

2023

RI

HB

5902

Increases the criminal penalties for wage theft and employee misclassification.

06/22/2023 Signed by Governor.

Effective upon passage.

Employee Misclassification

07/12/2023

2023txhb03662i

2023

TX

HB

3662

Requires at least 2 crew members to operate a train connected with movement of freight. Provides penalties.

05/29/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Rail

06/22/2023

2023txhb04885i

2023

TX

HB

4885

Establishes grant program for alternatively fueled drayage truck or cargo handling equipment projects.

06/13/2023 Signed by Governor.05/30/2023 Delivered to Governor.

Effective 9/1/23.

Emissions

06/20/2023

2023txsb01499i

2023

TX

SB

1499

Provides funding of port development and infrastructure security and port connectivity projects.

05/29/2023 Signed by the Governor.

Effective 9/1/2023

Ports

06/11/2023

2023uthb00063i

2023

UT

HB

63

Creates Office of Rail Safety within the DOT.

03/13/2023 Signed by Governor.

Effective 60 days following adjournment.

Rail

04/19/2023

2023arsb00478i

2023

AR

SB

478

Provides additional funding for ports, intermodal, and waterway development. Creates Waterways Investment Income Tax Credit.

04/13/2023 Signed by Governor.

Effective 1/1/24.

Ports

04/20/2023

2023caab00241i

2023

CA

AB

241

Provides that the primary purpose of the Air Quality Program is to fund projects to reduce criteria air pollutants in the logistics, trucking, and port sectors.

09/14/2023 Ordered to inactive file in Assembly. Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Emissions

09/20/2023

2023caab00594i

2023

CA

AB

594

Provides an alternative enforcement mechanism under the Labor Code for employee misclassification.

10/10/2023 Signed by Governor.

Effective 1/1/2024.

Employee Misclassification

10/15/2023

2023gahb00189i

2023

GA

HB

189

Increases commercial truck weight limit on state and local roads to 90,000 pounds from 80,000.

05/03/2023 Signed by Governor.

Effective 7/1/23.

Size and Weight

05/09/2023

2023gasr00383i

2023

GA

SR

383

Creates Senate Study Committee on Railway Safety.

03/23/2023 First reading in Senate. Referred to Committee.

Carries-over to 2024.

Rail

03/29/2023

2023gasr00155i

2023

GA

SR

155

Creates the Senate Truck Driver Shortages Study Committee.

03/27/2023 Passed Senate.

Carries-over to 2024.

CDL

04/03/2023

2023ilsb02278i

2023

IL

SB

2278

Provides that local authorities prohibit the operation of trucks or other commercial vehicles, and impose limitations on the weight, height, or length (rather than only weight).

06/30/2023 Signed by Governor.

Effective 1/1/24.

Size and Weight

07/10/2023

2023lahb00573i

2023

LA

HB

573

Provides that any public contract provision that violates provisions of law governing motor carrier transportation contracts is invalid.

06/14/2023 Signed by the Governor.

Effective 8/1/2023.

Indemnity Agreement

04/04/2023

2023lahb00581i

2023

LA

HB

581

Creates the Louisiana Port Authority.

06/08/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead

Ports

06/22/2023

2023nvab00359i

2023

NV

AB

359

Revises provisions governing the effectuation of additional annual increases in certain taxes imposed on fuels for motor vehicles in certain larger counties.

06/03/2023 Read in Assembly with Governor's veto message. Placed on Chief Clerk's desk.

Pending Assembly action on governor's veto.

Fuel Tax

06/13/2023

2023nvab00456i

2023

NV

AB

456

Establishes requirements for the installation and operation of wayside detector systems..

06/03/2023 Bill read with Governor's veto message. Placed on Chief Clerk's desk.

Pending Assembly action on vetoed bill.

Rail

06/11/2023

2023ctsb00015ics

2023

CT

SB

15

Changes driving commercial vehicles on state parkways from a regulatory violation to a statutory violation. Raises fine to $500 for first violations and $1,000 for subsequent violations.

06/07/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Size and Weight

06/07/2023

2023nyab05639i

2023

NY

AB

5639

Prohibits operation of freight train with less than 2 crew members. Imposes penalties.

06/06/2023 Substituted by SB 5775.

Substituted by SB 5775.

Rail

06/11/2023

2023nysb05775i

2023

NY

SB

5775

Prohibits operation of freight train with less than 2 crew members. Imposes penalties.

12/08/2023 Signed by Governor.

Effective Immediately.

Rail

12/10/2023

2023nyab05823i

2023

NY

AB

5823

Creates a sales and use tax exemption for manufacturers of railroad rolling stock.

03/23/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Ways and Means.

Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.

Rail

06/22/2024

2023pahr00057i

2023

PA

HR

57

Urges US DOT and FMCSA to consider regulations that would create exemptions for certified inspection mechanics performing a vehicle road test requiring a commercial driver's license.

03/30/2023 Referred to House Committee on Transportation.

Pending Committee action.

CDL

04/05/2023

2023alhb00256i

2023

AL

HB

256

Provides that a motor carrier's implementation of safety improvement requirements for drivers is not considered in determining driver's status as an employee or an independent contractor.

06/06/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Employee Misclassification

06/20/2023

2023alsb00183i

2023

AL

SB

183

Excludes consideration of a motor carrier's use of safety improvements, technologies, practices, and driver coaching in determining a motor carrier driver's classification as an independent contractor or an employee under state law.

05/15/2023 Signed by Governor.

Effective immediately.

Employee Misclassification

05/20/2023

2023cosb00280i

2023

CO

SB

280

Modifies the Clean Fleet Enterprise to administer programs and impose fees designed to reduce emissions from diesel trucks, creates a tax credit for the conversion, lease, or purchase of clean commercial vehicles.

06/06/2023 Signed by Governor.

Effective 9/11/23, assuming no referendum petition is filed.

Emissions

06/09/2023

2023flsb00796i

2023

FL

SB

796

Increases minimum funds available for Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Program from the State Transportation Trust Fund. Increases amount required in budget request for the program. Increases amount of funds for the Strategic Port Investment Initiative.

05/05/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Ports

06/21/2023

2023gasr00376i

2023

GA

SR

376

Urges US Congress to pass The Railway Safety Act of 2023.

03/23/2023 First reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.

Carries-over to 2024.

Rail

04/17/2023

2023mihb04390i

2023

MI

HB

4390

Provides penalties and remedies for misclassification of independent contractors

04/12/2023 Introduced. Read first time. Referred to House Committee on Labor.

Pending Committee action.

Employee Misclassification

04/17/2023

2023nchb00593i

2023

NC

HB

593

Increases penalty for exceeding tandem trailer and semitrailer length limitations on designated road in a certain designated road in Macon County.

05/18/2023 Re-referred to Senate on Transportation. If favorable, re-refer to Senate Committee on Rules and Operations of the Senate.

Pending Committee action.

Size and Weight

06/11/2023

2023orsb00803i

2023

OR

SB

803

Establishes standard for carbon intensity and other characteristics of diesel fuel used in on-road motor vehicles.

06/25/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Emissions

07/17/2023

2023pahb00906i

2023

PA

HB

906

Provides for registration of status as independent contractor.

04/12/2023 Referred to House Committee on Labor and Industry.

Pending Committee action.

Employee Misclassification

04/17/2023

2023cohb01267i

2023

CO

HB

1267

Establishes steep downhill grade zones within the public highways where downhill grade is 5% or greater and where there are safety concerns of commercial motor vehicle drivers exceeding posted speed limits.

06/05/2023 Signed by Governor.

Effective 1/1/24.

Safety

06/09/2023

2023nchb00639i

2023

NC

HB

639

Limits length of train to 8,500 feet. Requires 2 crew members for movement of freight by rail. Recodifies North Carolina Rail Safety Improvement Act.

05/04/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

Rail

05/10/2023

2023nchb00663i

2023

NC

HB

663

Establishes study to replace motor fuel tax with flat tax.

05/04/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

05/10/2023

2023nysb06298i

2023

NY

SB

6298

Enacts an advanced clean fleets law to reduce vehicle emissions for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Requires newly purchased or leased drayage equipment to be zero or near-zero emissions as of 2027..

04/12/2023 Introduced. Referred to Senate Committee on Environmental Conservation.

Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.

Emissions

06/22/2023

2023txhb03418i

2023

TX

HB

3418

Implements a vehicle mileage user fee pilot program and a task force to assist in developing and evaluating the program.

05/29/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

06/22/2023

2023pahb00938i

2023

PA

HB

938

Removes owners and operators of properties from being fined for diesel powered vehicles idling in violation of the Diesel-Powered Motor Vehicle Idling Act on their property.

04/17/2023 Referred to House Committee on Transportation.

Pending Committee action.

Emissions

04/20/2023

2023nysb06300i

2023

NY

SB

6300

Creates program to levy an efficiency fee or an efficiency rebate based on the MPG or MPGe rating of medium and heavy duty vehicles.

01/03/2024 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.

Pending Committee action.

Emissions

02/23/2024

2023orhb03483i

2023

OR

HB

3483

Requires long-range transportation plan to achieve greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.

06/25/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Emissions

07/23/2023

2023ohhb00023ie

2023

OH

HB

23

Requires 2-person crew to operate train. Adds requirements for wayside defect detectors.

03/31/2023 Signed by Governor.

Effective 6/30/2023. Certain provisions effective 3/31/23 and 7/1/23.

Rail

04/20/2023

2023pahb01028i

2023

PA

HB

1028

Establishes comprehensive rail safety provisions.

06/06/2023 Ordered to third reading in Senate.

Pending Senate action.

Rail

06/11/2023

2023cthb06676i

2023

CT

HB

6676

Increases, from $50 to $500, the fine per violation for anyone who operates a commercial motor vehicle on a state parkway where the vehicle is not allowed.

06/07/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Safety

06/07/2023

2023lahcr00135i

2023

LA

HCR

135

Urges and requests the office of motor vehicles to begin implementing new federal regulations related to state driver's licensing agencies accessing and using information obtained through the federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

06/08/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

CDL

06/22/2023

2023mnsf03322i

2023

MN

SF

3322

Establishes a temporary reduction in the rates of the motor fuels tax.

05/04/2023 Introduced and first reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.

Carries-over to 2024. Companion to HF 3287.

Fuel Tax

06/22/2023

2023njab05581i

2023

NJ

AB

5581

Increases penalties for operating certain vehicles in excess of weight limits and on restricted routes.

01/08/2024 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Size and Weight

01/09/2024

2023njsb03823i

2023

NJ

SB

3823

Increases penalties for operating certain vehicles in excess of weight limits and on restricted routes.

01/08/2024 Died upon adjournment.

Dead. Same as AB 5581.

Size and Weight

01/09/2024

2023nvsb00502i

2023

NV

SB

502

Temporarily suspends the 17.65 cent motor fuel tax. Makes an appropriation from the General Fund to the State Highway Fund.

06/05/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Fuel Tax

06/13/2023

2023nyab5052i

2023

NY

AB

5052

Establishes a highway and depot charging needs evaluation to assist in achieving targets set forth by the climate leadership and community protection act, zero-emissions vehicle sales target and regulations, including the advanced clean truck mandate.

06/08/2023 Returned to Assembly.

Carries-over to 2024. Pending Assembly action.

Emissions

06/22/2023

2023nysb06412i

2023

NY

SB

6412

Requires trucks to utilize commercial GPS designed for use by a commercial vehicle.

06/07/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.

Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action. Same as AB 6851.

Safety

06/25/2023

2023nyab06851i

2023

NY

AB

6581

Requires trucks to utilize commercial GPS designed for use by a commercial vehicle.

05/08/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.

Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action. Same as SB 6412.

Safety

06/22/2023

2023nyab07321i

2023

NY

AB

7321

Establishes a tax on carbon-based fuels.

05/17/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Ways and Means.

Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action. Same as SB 2579.

Fuel Tax

06/22/2023

2023nysb06683i

2023

NY

SB

6683

Requires the department of transportation to provide a list of legal clearance heights for bridges to owners or operators of trucks, commercial vehicles, tractors, tractor-trailer combinations, tractor-semitrailer combinations, or tractor-trailer-semitrailer combinations.

05/04/2023 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.

Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.

Size and Weight

06/22/2023

2023nysb06921i

2023

NY

SB

6921

Requires every railroad corporation which operates any freight train within the state to submit quarterly reports to the department of transportation detailing such railroad corporation's inspections of any train yard and freight train operated in the state by such corporation; directs the department of transportation to conduct follow up inspections.

05/23/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.

Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.

Rail

06/22/2023

2023nysb06922i

2023

NY

SB

6922

Require the DOT to establish a central registry of reports, audits, plans and public inspections for freight trains and freight rail lines.

05/23/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.

Carries-over to 2024. Pending Assembly action.

Rail

06/22/2023

2023nysb06923i

2023

NY

SB

6923

Requires railroad corporations to conduct a comprehensive safety inspection when a freight train is parked in a train yard prior to traveling on tracks within the state including, but not be limited to, a review of tracks, safety equipment, including brakes, and train cars.

05/23/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.

Carries-over to 2024. Pending Assembly action,

Rail

06/22/2023

2023nysb06924i

2023

NY

SB

6924

Requires railroad corporations to inform the division of homeland security and emergency services, department of environmental conservation and department of transportation about freight rail trains transporting hazardous materials prior to traveling on tracks within the state.

05/23/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.

Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.

Rail

06/15/2023

2023nysb06925i

2023

NY

SB

6925

Prohibits freight trains traveling on a track within the state from exceeding eight thousand five hundred feet in length.

05/23/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.

Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.

Rail

06/22/2023

2023nysb06926i

2023

NY

SB

6926

Requires the department of transportation to conduct a follow up inspection of any freight rail train or freight rail track audit within the state conducted by the federal railroad administration that identifies safety-related deficiencies or violations.

05/23/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.

Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.

Rail

06/22/2023

2023nysb06934i

2023

NY

SB

6934

Requires the DOT to promulgate rules and regulations for the installation of heat safety gauges or hot bearing detectors on freight rail tracks in the state; requires the installation of positive train control systems on all freight trains operated within the state.

05/23/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.

Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.

Rail

06/22/2023

2023nysb06935i

2023

NY

SB

6935

Establishes the freight rail safety task force to review the state of freight rail safety in the state and make policy and budgetary recommendations.

05/23/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.

Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.

Rail

06/22/2023

2023orhb02099iae

2023

OR

HB

2099

Omnibus transportation bill includes administration of Federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and CDLs; amends laws related to commercial driver training schools; amends requirements for fuel use tax; defines liquefied petroleum gas.

07/27/2023 Signed by Governor.

Effective 91st day after adjournment.

CDL, Fuel Tax

07/31/2023

2023pahb01126i

2023

PA

HB

1126

Requires freight locomotives to be operated with a crew of at least two individuals.

05/05/2023 Referred to House Committee on Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities.

Pending Committee action.

Rail

06/17/2023

2023pahb01127i

2023

PA

HB

1127

Limits the maximum length of freight trains to 8,500 ft.

05/05/2023 Referred to House Committee on consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities.

Pending Committee action.

Rail

06/17/2023

2023txhb03023i

2023

TX

HB

3023

Gives trucking companies an incentive to incorporate LPG systems in their vehicles without sacrificing cargo space by treating LPG vehicles in the same way as natural-gas fueled vehicles with respect to weight limitations.

05/29/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

Size and Weight

06/22/2023

2023wiab00274i

2023

WI

AB

274

Establishes a CDL driver training grant program.

06/06/2023 Public hearing held in Assembly Committee on Transportation.

Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action. Same as SB 271

CDL

12/31/2023

2023wisb00271i

2023

WI

SB

271

Establishes a CDL driver training grant program.

09/27/2023 Hearing held in Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges.

Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action. Same as AB 274.

CDL

12/23/2023

2023txsb01364i

2023

TX

SB

1364

Increases the maximum gross vehicle weight for electric and natural gas semi-trucks to 82,000 pounds.

06/02/2023 Signed by the Governor.

Effective immediately.

Size and Weight

06/19/2023

2023wahb01257i

2023

WA

HB

1257

Provides certain marine operations are allowed to meet, coordinate, and implement actions on issues of mutual interest regarding the movement of cargo and passengers.

05/09/2023 Governor signed.

Effective 7/23/2023.

Ports

06/20/2023

2023careg00012i

2023

CA

Reg

12

Reduces the emissions of locomotives operating within California.

04/27/2023 Approved by CARB.

Effective in 2024.

Rail Emissions

06/20/2023

2023pahr00157i

2023

PA

HR

157

Urges the President of the United States to take clear action in preventing future railroad disasters by strengthening Federal oversight and adjusting regulations to increase safety.

06/21/2023 Introduced. Referred to House Committee on Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities.

Pending Committee action.

Rail

07/12/2023

2023pasb00808i

2023

PA

SB

808

Improves rail safety.

06/23/2023 Referred to Senate Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Pending Committee action.

Rail

07/12/2023

2023mihb04916i

2023

MI

HB

4916

Prohibits operation of train transporting freight with crew of less than two individual.

07/18/2023 Introduced. Read first time. Referred to House Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure.

Pending Committee action.

Rail

08/02/2023

2023caab00376i

2023

CA

AB

376

Establishes pilot program to expand Cal Grant C eligibility for entry-level truck driving programs.

10/08/2023 Vetoed by Governor.

Vetoed by Governor.

CDL

10/09/2023

2023casb00517i

2023

CA

SB

517

Declares the Legislature’s intent to enact subsequent legislation relating to increasing efficiency of ports and the goods movement industry.

09/14/2023 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.

Carries-over to 2024.

Ports

09/14/2023

2023gahb00617i

2023

GA

HB

617

Provides for the development and maintenance of a state-wide freight and logistics implementation plan.

03/04/2024 First reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.

Pending Committee action.

Freight Infrastructure

03/09/2024

2023nyab03461i

2023

NY

AB

3461

Establishes a temporary motor fuel tax holiday for one year.

02/03/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Ways and Means.

Carries-over to 2024. Pending Committee action.

Fuel Tax

06/22/2023