Michigan 2022

Bill	Bill#	SUMMARY	LAST ACTION	NOTES
SB	535	Authorizes local tax on storage of empty shipping containers.	01/11/2022 Introduced in the Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Community and Urban Affairs.	Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action.
AB	1216	Establishes a “Port Support Zone” around Port Newark-Elizabeth Port Authority Marine Terminal to increase the efficient movement and storage of containers and cargo.	01/11/2022 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Commerce and Economic Development.	Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action.
AB	1447	Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for purchase and installation of electric vehicle charging stations and commercial zero emission vehicle fleet conversions.	01/11/2022 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Environment and Solid Waste.	Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action. Companion to SB 429.
SB	429	Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for purchase and installation of electric vehicle charging stations and commercial zero emission vehicle fleet conversions.	03/14/2022 Referred to Senate Committee on Budget and Appropriations.	Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action. Companion to AB 1447.
AB	2057	Eliminates the B and C factors of the employment status test.	02/03/2022 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Labor.	Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action.
AB	899	Revises factors for determining employment or independent contractor status under certain State labor laws.	01/11/2022 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Commerce and Economic Development.	Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action. Same as SB 599.
SB	599	Revises factors for determining employment or independent contractor status under certain state labor laws.	01/11/2022 Introduced in the Senate. Referred to Senate Committee.	Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action. Same as AB 899.
SB	376	Prohibits NJTA from implementing automatic toll increases and increasing tolls for three years.	01/11/2022 Introduced in the Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action.
SB	432	Establishes goals for sale of zero-emission medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks.	01/11/2022 Introduced in the Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action.
AB	3315	Establishes young driver program for commercial driver licences.	03/07/2022 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation and Independent Authorities.	Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action. Same as SB 2473.
AB	3669	Provides three-month reduction or suspension of tax on highway fuels based on average retail price of unleaded regular gasoline.	03/17/2022 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation and Independent Authorities.	Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action.
SB	1762	Requires Petroleum Products Gross Receipts Tax rate reduction if certain legislative action is taken that includes increases in other State tax rates and revenue.	02/28/2022 Introduced in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action.
AB	975	Requires commercial motor vehicles to be equipped with certain global positioning systems.	03/23/2023 Favorably reported out of Assembly Committee with amendments. Referred to Assembly Committee on Appropriations.	Pending Committee action. Same as SB 2643.
AB	1216	Establishes a “Port Support Zone” around Port 25 Newark-Elizabeth Port Authority Marine Terminal for increasing efficient movement and storage of containers and cargo.	01/11/2022 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Commerce and Economic Development Committee.	Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action.
AB	3855	Provides 60-day reduction in highway fuel taxes.	05/09/2022 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation and Independent Authorities.	Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action. Same as SB 2447.
SB	2447	Provides 60-day reduction in highway fuel taxes.	05/09/2022 Introduced in the Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action. Same as AB 3855.
AB	1419	Eliminates Treasurer's authority to annually adjust petroleum products gross receipts tax.	01/11/2022 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on State and Local Government.	Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action.
AB	3371	Requires MVC to waive knowledge test requirement for certain military service members who apply for commercial driver license.	03/07/2022 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee.	Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action. Same as SB 2751.
SB	2571	Requires MVC to waive knowledge test requirement for certain military service members who apply for commercial driver license.	05/12/2022 Introduced in the Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action. Same as AB 3371
AR	136	Urges Governor and President to suspend gas taxes.	05/09/2022 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation and Independent Authorities.	Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action.
SB	2554	Suspends taxation of highway fuels for one year.	05/12/2022 Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action.
SR	88	Urges PANYNJ to improve conditions for port truckers that operate in port facilities.	06/02/2022 Introduced in the Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action.
SB	2473	Establishes young driver program for commercial driver licenses.	05/09/2022 Introduced. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action. Same as AB 3351.
AB	4709	Reduces taxes on petroleum products gross receipts to 2016 levels; eliminates review council and State Treasurer’s authority to change tax rate.	10/03/2022 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation and Independent Authorities.	Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action.
AB	4470	Prohibits trucks of 10,000 lbs or more from operating in left lane of roadway with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction. Includes fine of $200 to $600.	09/15/2022 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation and Independent Authorities.	Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action.
AB	16	Authorizes Governor to suspend motor vehicle fuel tax adjustment.	12/05/2022 Read first time.	Pending committee referral.
AB	53	Suspends the imposition of the tax on motor vehicle fuels for one year.	12/05/2022 Read first time.	Pending Committee referral.
SB	5	Limits annual adjustment of motor vehicle tax to a maximum of 2% for rate adjustments made on or after 7/1/23.	12/05/2022 Introduced in Senate. Read first time. Referred to Senate Committee on Rules for Assignment.	Pending committee assignment.
SB	32	Suspends motor vehicle fuel tax and greenhouse gas reduction programs for one year.	12/05/2022 Read first time.	Pending committee referral.
HB	5128	Eliminates the highway use tax and the tax on fuels and gasohol.	01/10/2023 Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.	Pending Committee action.
HB	6069	Eliminates the highway use tax and suspend the phase-in of the tax on fuels and gasohol.	01/18/2023 Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.	Pending Committee action.
HB	5689	Eliminates the tax on diesel fuel sold or used by a distributor in this state.	01/18/2023 Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.	Pending Committee action.
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.	01/13/2023 Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.	Pending Committee action.
SB	127	Delays phase-in of fuel tax by 6 months.	01/13/2023 Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.	Pending Committee action.
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.
HB	700	Suspends fuel tax from 7/1/23 to 6/30/24.	03/09/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.
HB	714	Requires cargo tug assistance be manned by existing stevedoring company in the state.	03/09/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead. Companion bill, SB 824, remains active.
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.
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.
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.
SB	82	Amends Employee Classification Act to include movement of property by truck in definition of "performing services."	03/31/2023 Re-referred to Senate Committee on Assignments.	Pending committee assignment.
HB	1375	Requires DOL to employ investigator to investigate employee misclassification. Protects employees for reporting/testifying.	02/28/2023 Died in Committee.	Dead.
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.
HB	3474	Requires removal of ice or snow from motor carrier within 24 hours.	02/16/2023 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	Pending Committee action.
HB	3462	Establishes locomotive school zones for passenger and freight rail. Sets speed limit.	02/16/2023 Referred to House Committee on Transportation.	Pending Committee action.
HB	3371	Establishes grant program to train students for the trucking industry workforce.	02/16/2023 Referred to House Committee on Transportation.	Pending Committee action.
HB	3428	Establishes a vehicle user fee task force.	02/16/2023 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	Pending Committee action.
HB	2717	Exempts from motor vehicle fuel tax until price is below $1.	02/16/2023 Referred to House Committee on Revenue.	Pending Committee action.
SB	1818	Provides temporary motor vehicle fuel tax relief.	02/16/2023 Referred to Senate Committee on Revenue.	Pending Committee action.
HB	636	Prohibits freight train carrying hazardous material to exceed 8,500 ft. Establishes penalties.	03/09/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SB	47	Revises commercial driver's license law to comply with federal requirements.	05/11/2023 Transmitted to Governor.	Pending Governor's action.
HB	199	Makes an appropriation to the Carroll, Strafford, and Coos county freight rail improvement projects.	04/06/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.
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.
AB	5054	Creates the Entry-Level Driver Training Grant Program.	01/12/2023 Introduced, Referred to Assembly Committee on Labor.	Pending Committee action.
HB	1108	Replaces the fine schedule and increases potential fines for vehicle weight violations.	05/03/2023 Transmitted to Governor.	Pending Governor's action. Companion to SB 1406.
HB	1837	Modifies length of issuance for commercial learner permits.	04/12/2023 Placed on General Order in Senate.	Pending Senate action.
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.
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.
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.
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.	Pending Committee action.
SB	228	Prohibit local governments from banning petroleum fuels.	05/04/2023 Signed by Governor.	Effective upon approval.
SB	432	Creates a statewide commercial license valid only within the state.	03/23/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.
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.
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.
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.
HB	598	Establishes Office of Rail and Public Transportation within DOT.	04/21/2022 Remains in Committee. upon adjournment.	Carries-over to 2024. Companion to SB 373.
SB	373	Establishes the Office of Rail and Public Transportation within the DOT.	04/21/2023 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	Carries-over to 2024. Companion to HB 598.
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	02/23/2023 Referred to House Committee on Ways & Means.	Pending Committee action.
SB	254	Increases gas and diesel tax rate from 20 to 40 cents for each net gallon or fractional part .	02/15/2023 Read first time.Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.	Pending introduction.
SB	159	Provides that all municipalities may impose a motor fuel tax.	03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead..
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HB	16	Proposes a feasibility study on expanding passenger and freight rail service throughout Vermont and to neighboring states and Canada.	01/05/2023 Read first time in House and referred to the House Committee on Transportation.	Pending Committee action.
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.
HB	1183	Prohibits Washington from adopting California vehicle emissions standards.	03/08/2024 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead..
HB	1371	Provides incentives to improve freight railroad infrastructure.	04/23/2023 Returned to House Committee on Rules for third reading.	Pending Committee action.
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.
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.
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.	Pending Committee action.
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.
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.
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..
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.	Pending Committee action. Same as SB 3124.
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.	Pending Committee action. Same as AB 1690.
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.	Pending Committee action.
HB	2851	Reduces tax on motor fuel by 50%.	03/01/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.
HB	2826	Removes variable rate on motor fuel tax.	03/01/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.
HB	3023	Reduces the gasoline excise tax by 50% for West Virginia residents.	03/01/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.
HB	2384	Provides a 10 cent per gallon refund of gas tax for residents.	03/01/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.
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.	Pending committee assignment.
HB	3450	Creates a maritime division within the DoT.	02/16/2023 Referred to House Committee on Transportation.	Pending Committee action.
SB	1189	Consolidates definitions of employee to prevent misclassification.	02/16/2023 Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.	Pending first reading.
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..
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.	04/24/2023 Placed on the Informal Third Reading Calendar in House.	Pending third reading in House.
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.	02/03/2023 Placed on General File.	Pending House action.
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.	Pending Committee action.
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.	Pending Committee action. Same as SB 4799.
HB	220	Sets policy to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030.	02/28/2023 Died in Committee.	Dead.
HB	101	Proposes transportation initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and increase higher-efficiency, lower-cost options.	01/25/2023 Introduced. Referred to House Committee on Transportation.	Pending Committee action.
HB	5303	Combines the petroleum products gross earnings tax and the motor vehicle fuels tax, and imposes one tax on a per-gallon basis.	01/13/2023 Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.	Pending Committee action.
SB	824	Requires the securing of mooring lines from vessels requiring tug assistance to be manned by an existing, operational stevedoring company that is operating within the State.	03/24/2023 Passed second reading in House as amended. Referred to House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.	Pending Committee action. Companion to HB 714.
HB	2707	Suspends motor fuel tax for one year starting 10/31/23.	02/09/2023 First reading.	Pending committee assignment.
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.
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.
SB	1513	Restricts unnecessary and foreseeable diesel locomotive idling and delays. Establishes fine for violation.	03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.
SB	1703	Requires use of reports from the Federal Commercial Driver's License clearinghouse in issuing CDLs.	03/31/2023 Re-referred to Senate Committee on Assignments.	Pending committee assignment. Same as HB 3149.
SB	1711	Creates the Hydrogen Fuel Replacement Tax Credit Act.	03/31/2023 Third reading deadline established as 4/28/23.	Pending third reading in Senate.
SB	2385	Provides for emissions monitoring of commercial freight trucking facilities.	03/10/2023 Re-referred to Senate Committee on Assignments.	Pending Committee action.
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
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.
HB	3268	Prohibits allowing locomotive train engine to idle longer than 30 minutes. Provides penalty.	02/16/2023 Referred to House Committee on Transportation.	Pending Committee action.
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.
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.
HF	1272	Sets a minimum crew size of two to operate freight rail. Sets fines for willful violations that increase with repeat offenses.	03/09/2023 Second reading in House.	Pending House action. Same as SF 1417.
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.	05/04/2023 Read first time in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Rules for assignment.	Pending committee assignment.
AB	953	Establishes voluntary vessel speed reduction and sustainable shipping program.	05/22/2023 Read second time in Assembly. Ordered to third reading.	Pending Assembly action.
SB	517	Declares the Legislature’s intent to enact subsequent legislation relating to increasing efficiency of ports and the goods movement industry.	05/25/2023 Read third time. Passed Senate. Ordered to the Assembly.	Pending Assembly action.
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.
SB	698	Requires referendum to reenact expiring ninth-cent fuel tax or expiring local option fuel taxes.	02/10/2023 Filed.	Pending committee assignment. Same as HB 731.
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.
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.
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.
HB	2592	Reduces rate of tax on motor fuel and gasohol to 1.25% (currently, 6.25%).	03/10/2023 Re-referred to House Committee on Rules Committee.	Pending committee assignment.
HB	3023	Creates the Hydrogen Fuel Replacement Tax Credit Act.	03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.
HB	3149	Requires use of reports from the Federal Commercial Driver's License Clearinghouse in issuing CDLs.	05/10/2023 Third reading. Passed Senate.	Pending delivery to Governor. Same as SB 1703.
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.
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.	03/10/2023 Re-referred to House Committee on Rules.	Pending committee assignment.
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.

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.
AB	3461	Establishes a temporary motor fuel tax holiday for one year.	02/03/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Ways and Means.	Pending Committee action.
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.	Pending Committee action.
AB	3719	Prohibits idling of on-road heavy duty vehicles, including truck, for more than 5 consecutive minutes.	02/07/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Environmental Conservation.	Pending Committee action.
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.	Pending Committee action.
AB	1743	Enacts the Lower Emissions Transition Program to approve projects that reduce emissions from cargo handling equipment and other sources at seaports.	05/18/2023 Held under submission in Senate Committee on Appropriations.	Pending Committee action.
HB	6742	Increases the amount of bond funds available for grants for commercial rail line improvements to 20 million.	03/15/2023 Favorable change of reference, to Senate Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.	Pending Committee action.
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.
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.
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.
SB	145	Amends law to establish administrative penalty of $5,000 for Employee Misclassification.	04/17/2023 Passed as amended from Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor. Read second time in Senate and amended. Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.	Pending Committee action.
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.	Pending Committee action.
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.
HB	2028	Imposes a motor fuel tax recovery fee for the registration of an electric vehicle.	02/08/2023 Filed.	Pending committee assignment.
HB	2226	Authorizes municipal motor fuel taxes.	02/13/2023 Filed.	Pending committee assignment.
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. Laid on the table subject to call.	On hold.
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.
HB	514	Creates a tax on carbon dioxide emissions.	02/28/2023 Died in Committee.	Dead.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HB	1791	Establishes Commercial Aviation Coordinating Work Group to study the need for increased commercial aviation services.	05/15/2023 Governor partially vetoed.	Governor vetoes sections 3,5,7,8.
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.
SB	5756	Temporarily suspends the state motor vehicle fuel tax.	03/08/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.
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.
SF	1417	Requires a minimum crew size of 2 for certain rail carriers. Imposes penalties.	03/22/2023 Second reading in Senate.	Pending Senate action. Same as HF 1272.
SR	148	Designates the Northwest Georgia Logistics Corridor as an official logistics growth corridor.	03/29/2023 Died upon adjournment.	Dead.
SB	271	Limits length of trains to 8,500 feet on any main line or branch line and provides for minimum distance for storage of rolling stock.	03/29/2023 Received and introduced in House. Referred to House Committee on Transportation.	Pending Committee action.
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.	Pending Committee action. Same as AB 2425.
HB	2923	Establishes a local option sales tax on sale of fuel and special fuel.	02/16/2023 Referred to House Committee on Revenue.	Pending Committee action.
HB	617	Provides for the development and maintenance of a state-wide freight and logistics implementation plan.	03/29/2023 Withdrawn from House Committee to be recommitted.	Carries-over to 2024.
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.
SB	1252	Updates governing of owners and drivers of commercial motor vehicles to federal rules and regulations.	02/28/2023 Filed.	Pending introduction and first reading.
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.
SB	100	Requires crew of at least two on trains used in moving freight.	03/01/2023 Introduced. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.	Pending Committee action.
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.
SF	2429	Abolishes motor fuel taxes.	03/02/2023 Introduced and first reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	Pending Committee action.
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.
HB	803	operate a train or locomotive engine engaged in transporting freight in this state unless 11 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.
SB	5330	Prohibits idling by heavy duty vehicles. Provides exemptions.	03/07/2023 Introduced. Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Operations.	Pending Committee action.
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.
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	05/22/2023 Read second time. Ordered to third reading in Senate.	Pending Senate action.
SB	2201	Requires crew of at least 2 for operation of train in connection to moving freight. Establishes penalty for violation.	02/16/2023 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	Pending Committee action.
SB	2255	Establishes task force to identify short- and long-term alternatives or supplements to the motor vehicle fuel tax.	02/16/2023 Referred to the Senate Committee on Transportation.	Pending Committee action.
HB	3241	Establishes the Commercial Driver License Holder Act.	04/10/2023 Missed crossover deadline.	Dead.
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.
HB	5902	Increases the criminal penalties for wage theft and employee misclassification.	03/01/2023 Introduced, Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.	Pending Committee action.
HB	3662	Requires at least 2 crew members to operate a train connected with movement of freight. Provides penalties.	03/06/2023 Filed in House.	Pending committee assignment.
HB	4885	Establishes grant program for alternatively fueled drayage truck or cargo handling equipment projects.	05/17/2023 Hearing in Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development. Testimony taken.	Pending Committee action.
SB	1499	Provides funding of port development and infrastructure security and port connectivity projects.	05/17/2023 Delivered to Governor.	Pending Governor's action.
HB	63	Creates Office of Rail Safety within the DOT.	03/13/2023 Signed by Governor.	Effective 60 days following adjournment.
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.
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.	04/18/2023 Passed favorably by Assembly Committee on Transportation. Re-referred to Assembly Committee on Natural Resources.	Pending Committee action.
AB	594	Provides an alternative enforcement mechanism under the Labor Code for employee misclassification..	05/22/2023 Read second time in Assembly. Ordered to third reading	Pending Assembly action.
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.
SR	383	Creates Senate Study Committee on Railway Safety.	03/23/2023 First reading in Senate. Referred to Committee.	Carries-over to 2024.
HB	2881	Exempts municipalities from the gas tax.	02/16/2023 Referred to House Committee on Revenue.	Pending Committee action.
HB	3363	Requires crew of at least 2 to operate train in connection with movement of freight. Establishes fines for violation.	02/16/2023 Referred to House Committee on Transportation.	Pending Committee action.
HB	848	Authorizes enforcement of excess vehicle weight violations through use of an automated vehicle weight detection system.	03/29/2023 Filed in House.	Carries-over to 2024.
SR	155	Creates the Senate Truck Driver Shortages Study Committee.	03/27/2023 Passed Senate.	Carries-over to 2024.
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).	05/11/2023 Passed both Houses.	Pending delivery to Governor. Same as HB 2505.
HB	573	Provides that any public contract provision that violates provisions of law governing motor carrier transportation contracts is invalid.	03/31/2023 Provisionally referred to the House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.	Pending Committee action.
HB	581	Creates the Louisiana Port Authority.	05/16/2023 Scheduled for House floor debate on 5/22/2023.	Pending House action.
AB	359	Revises provisions governing the effectuation of additional annual increases in certain taxes imposed on fuels for motor vehicles in certain larger counties.	04/20/2023 Read first time in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Growth and Infrastructure.	Pending Committee action.
AB	456	Establishes requirements for the installation and operation of wayside detector systems..	04/26/2023 Read first time in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Growth and Infrastructure.	Pending Committee action.
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.	04/04/2023 Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office with Favorable Report. Tabled for Calendar in Senate.	Pending Senate action.
AB	5639	Prohibits operation of freight train with less than 2 crew members. Imposes penalties.	03/20/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.	Pending Committee action. Same as SB 5775.
SB	5775	Prohibits operation of freight train with less than 2 crew members. Imposes penalties.	03/15/2023 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	Pending Committee action. Same as AB 5639.
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.	Pending Committee action.
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.
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.	05/03/2023 Read second time in House.	Pending House action.
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.	05/09/2023 Third reading. Passed House. Enrolled.	Pending delivery to Governor.
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.	05/08/2023 Third reading. Passed House. Senate concurred.	Pending delivery to Governor.
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.	03/07/2023 Introduced in Senate.	Pending Committee action.
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.
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.
HB	593	Increases penalty for exceeding tandem trailer and semitrailer length limitations on designated road in a certain designated road in Macon County.	05/04/2023 Passed first reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Operations of the Senate.	Pending Committee action.
SB	803	Establishes standard for carbon intensity and other characteristics of diesel fuel used in on-road motor vehicles.	04/12/2023 Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means.	Pending Committee action.
HB	906	Provides for registration of status as independent contractor.	04/12/2023 Referred to House Committee on Labor and Industry.	Pending Committee action.
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.	05/03/2023 Third reading. Passed Senate.	Pending delivery to Governor.
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.	04/18/2023 First reading in House. Referred to House Committee on Transportation, if favorable, refer to House Committee on Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House.	Pending Committee action.
HB	663	Establishes study to replace motor fuel tax with flat tax.	04/19/2023 First reading. Referred to House Committee on Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House for committee assignment.	Pending committee assignment.
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.	Pending Committee action.
HB	3418	Implements a vehicle mileage user fee pilot program and a task force to assist in developing and evaluating the program.	05/17/2023 Hearing in Senate Committee on Transportation. Testimony taken.	Pending Committee action.
HF	3263	Establishes temporary moratorium on imposition of motor fuels tax.	04/18/2023 Introduced, First reading. Referred to House Committee on Transportation Finance and Policy.	Pending Committee action.
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.
HB	3689	Requires 100 percent of energy used in transportation sector be clean energy by 2045.	03/30/2023 Referred to the House Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.	Pending Committee action.
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.	04/12/2023 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	Pending Committee action.
HB	3483	Requires long-range transportation plan to achieve greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.	03/03/2023 Referred to House Committee on Climate, Energy, and Environment.	Pending Committee action.
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.
HB	1028	Establishes comprehensive rail safety provisions.	05/03/2023 Laid on table.	Pending Committee action.
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.	04/18/2023 Referred by House to Committee on Transportation.	Pending Committee action.
Bill	Bill#	SUMMARY	LAST ACTION	NOTES

SB

Authorizes local tax on storage of empty shipping containers.

01/11/2022 Introduced in the Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Community and Urban Affairs.

Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action.

AB

Establishes a “Port Support Zone” around Port Newark-Elizabeth Port Authority Marine Terminal to increase the efficient movement and storage of containers and cargo.

01/11/2022 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Commerce and Economic Development.

Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action.

AB

1447

Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for purchase and installation of electric vehicle charging stations and commercial zero emission vehicle fleet conversions.

01/11/2022 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Environment and Solid Waste.

Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action. Companion to SB 429.

SB

429

Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for purchase and installation of electric vehicle charging stations and commercial zero emission vehicle fleet conversions.

03/14/2022 Referred to Senate Committee on Budget and Appropriations.

Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action. Companion to AB 1447.

AB

2057

Eliminates the B and C factors of the employment status test.

02/03/2022 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Labor.

Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action.

AB

899

Revises factors for determining employment or independent contractor status under certain State labor laws.

01/11/2022 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Commerce and Economic Development.

Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action. Same as SB 599.

SB

599

Revises factors for determining employment or independent contractor status under certain state labor laws.

01/11/2022 Introduced in the Senate. Referred to Senate Committee.

Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action. Same as AB 899.

SB

376

Prohibits NJTA from implementing automatic toll increases and increasing tolls for three years.

01/11/2022 Introduced in the Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.

Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action.

SB

432

Establishes goals for sale of zero-emission medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks.

01/11/2022 Introduced in the Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.

Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action.

AB

3315

Establishes young driver program for commercial driver licences.

03/07/2022 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation and Independent Authorities.

Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action. Same as SB 2473.

AB

3669

Provides three-month reduction or suspension of tax on highway fuels based on average retail price of unleaded regular gasoline.

03/17/2022 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation and Independent Authorities.

Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action.

SB

1762

Requires Petroleum Products Gross Receipts Tax rate reduction if certain legislative action is taken that includes increases in other State tax rates and revenue.

02/28/2022 Introduced in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.

Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action.

AB

975

Requires commercial motor vehicles to be equipped with certain global positioning systems.

03/23/2023 Favorably reported out of Assembly Committee with amendments. Referred to Assembly Committee on Appropriations.

Pending Committee action. Same as SB 2643.

AB

1216

Establishes a “Port Support Zone” around Port 25 Newark-Elizabeth Port Authority Marine Terminal for increasing efficient movement and storage of containers and cargo.

01/11/2022 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Commerce and Economic Development Committee.

Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action.

AB

3855

Provides 60-day reduction in highway fuel taxes.

05/09/2022 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation and Independent Authorities.

Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action. Same as SB 2447.

SB

2447

Provides 60-day reduction in highway fuel taxes.

05/09/2022 Introduced in the Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.

Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action. Same as AB 3855.

AB

1419

Eliminates Treasurer's authority to annually adjust petroleum products gross receipts tax.

01/11/2022 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on State and Local Government.

Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action.

AB

3371

Requires MVC to waive knowledge test requirement for certain military service members who apply for commercial driver license.

03/07/2022 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee.

Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action. Same as SB 2751.

SB

2571

Requires MVC to waive knowledge test requirement for certain military service members who apply for commercial driver license.

05/12/2022 Introduced in the Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.

Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action. Same as AB 3371

AR

136

Urges Governor and President to suspend gas taxes.

05/09/2022 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation and Independent Authorities.

Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action.

SB

2554

Suspends taxation of highway fuels for one year.

05/12/2022 Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.

Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action.

SR

88

Urges PANYNJ to improve conditions for port truckers that operate in port facilities.

06/02/2022 Introduced in the Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.

Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action.

SB

2473

Establishes young driver program for commercial driver licenses.

05/09/2022 Introduced. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.

Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action. Same as AB 3351.

AB

4709

Reduces taxes on petroleum products gross receipts to 2016 levels; eliminates review council and State Treasurer’s authority to change tax rate.

10/03/2022 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation and Independent Authorities.

Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action.

AB

4470

Prohibits trucks of 10,000 lbs or more from operating in left lane of roadway with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction. Includes fine of $200 to $600.

09/15/2022 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation and Independent Authorities.

Carries-over to 2023. Pending Committee action.

AB

16

Authorizes Governor to suspend motor vehicle fuel tax adjustment.

12/05/2022 Read first time.

Pending committee referral.

AB

53

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

12/05/2022 Read first time.

Pending Committee referral.

SB

5

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

12/05/2022 Introduced in Senate. Read first time. Referred to Senate Committee on Rules for Assignment.

Pending committee assignment.

SB

32

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

12/05/2022 Read first time.

Pending committee referral.

HB

5128

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

01/10/2023 Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.

Pending Committee action.

HB

6069

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

01/18/2023 Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.

Pending Committee action.

HB

5689

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

01/18/2023 Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.

Pending Committee action.

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.

01/13/2023 Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.

Pending Committee action.

SB

127

Delays phase-in of fuel tax by 6 months.

01/13/2023 Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.

Pending Committee action.

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.

HB

700

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

03/09/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

HB

714

Requires cargo tug assistance be manned by existing stevedoring company in the state.

03/09/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead. Companion bill, SB 824, remains active.

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.

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.

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.

SB

82

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

03/31/2023 Re-referred to Senate Committee on Assignments.

Pending committee assignment.

HB

1375

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

02/28/2023 Died in Committee.

Dead.

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.

HB

3474

Requires removal of ice or snow from motor carrier within 24 hours.

02/16/2023 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.

Pending Committee action.

HB

3462

Establishes locomotive school zones for passenger and freight rail. Sets speed limit.

02/16/2023 Referred to House Committee on Transportation.

Pending Committee action.

HB

3371

Establishes grant program to train students for the trucking industry workforce.

02/16/2023 Referred to House Committee on Transportation.

Pending Committee action.

HB

3428

Establishes a vehicle user fee task force.

02/16/2023 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.

Pending Committee action.

HB

2717

Exempts from motor vehicle fuel tax until price is below $1.

02/16/2023 Referred to House Committee on Revenue.

Pending Committee action.

SB

1818

Provides temporary motor vehicle fuel tax relief.

02/16/2023 Referred to Senate Committee on Revenue.

Pending Committee action.

HB

636

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

03/09/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SB

47

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

05/11/2023 Transmitted to Governor.

Pending Governor's action.

HB

199

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

04/06/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

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.

AB

5054

Creates the Entry-Level Driver Training Grant Program.

01/12/2023 Introduced, Referred to Assembly Committee on Labor.

Pending Committee action.

HB

1108

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

05/03/2023 Transmitted to Governor.

Pending Governor's action. Companion to SB 1406.

HB

1837

Modifies length of issuance for commercial learner permits.

04/12/2023 Placed on General Order in Senate.

Pending Senate action.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pending Committee action.

SB

228

Prohibit local governments from banning petroleum fuels.

05/04/2023 Signed by Governor.

Effective upon approval.

SB

432

Creates a statewide commercial license valid only within the state.

03/23/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

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.

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.

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.

HB

598

Establishes Office of Rail and Public Transportation within DOT.

04/21/2022 Remains in Committee. upon adjournment.

Carries-over to 2024. Companion to SB 373.

SB

373

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

04/21/2023 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.

Carries-over to 2024. Companion to HB 598.

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

02/23/2023 Referred to House Committee on Ways & Means.

Pending Committee action.

SB

254

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

02/15/2023 Read first time.Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.

Pending introduction.

SB

159

Provides that all municipalities may impose a motor fuel tax.

03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead..

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

HB

16

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

01/05/2023 Read first time in House and referred to the House Committee on Transportation.

Pending Committee action.

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.

HB

1183

Prohibits Washington from adopting California vehicle emissions standards.

03/08/2024 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead..

HB

1371

Provides incentives to improve freight railroad infrastructure.

04/23/2023 Returned to House Committee on Rules for third reading.

Pending Committee action.

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.

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.

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.

Pending Committee action.

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.

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.

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..

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.

Pending Committee action. Same as SB 3124.

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.

Pending Committee action. Same as AB 1690.

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.

Pending Committee action.

HB

2851

Reduces tax on motor fuel by 50%.

03/01/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

HB

2826

Removes variable rate on motor fuel tax.

03/01/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

HB

3023

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

03/01/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

HB

2384

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

03/01/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

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.

Pending committee assignment.

HB

3450

Creates a maritime division within the DoT.

02/16/2023 Referred to House Committee on Transportation.

Pending Committee action.

SB

1189

Consolidates definitions of employee to prevent misclassification.

02/16/2023 Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.

Pending first reading.

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..

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.

04/24/2023 Placed on the Informal Third Reading Calendar in House.

Pending third reading in House.

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.

02/03/2023 Placed on General File.

Pending House action.

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.

Pending Committee action.

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.

Pending Committee action. Same as SB 4799.

HB

220

Sets policy to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030.

02/28/2023 Died in Committee.

Dead.

HB

101

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

01/25/2023 Introduced. Referred to House Committee on Transportation.

Pending Committee action.

HB

5303

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

01/13/2023 Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.

Pending Committee action.

SB

824

Requires the securing of mooring lines from vessels requiring tug assistance to be manned by an existing, operational stevedoring company that is operating within the State.

03/24/2023 Passed second reading in House as amended. Referred to House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Pending Committee action. Companion to HB 714.

HB

2707

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

02/09/2023 First reading.

Pending committee assignment.

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.

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.

SB

1513

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

03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

SB

1703

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

03/31/2023 Re-referred to Senate Committee on Assignments.

Pending committee assignment. Same as HB 3149.

SB

1711

Creates the Hydrogen Fuel Replacement Tax Credit Act.

03/31/2023 Third reading deadline established as 4/28/23.

Pending third reading in Senate.

SB

2385

Provides for emissions monitoring of commercial freight trucking facilities.

03/10/2023 Re-referred to Senate Committee on Assignments.

Pending Committee action.

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

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.

HB

3268

Prohibits allowing locomotive train engine to idle longer than 30 minutes. Provides penalty.

02/16/2023 Referred to House Committee on Transportation.

Pending Committee action.

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.

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.

HF

1272

Sets a minimum crew size of two to operate freight rail. Sets fines for willful violations that increase with repeat offenses.

03/09/2023 Second reading in House.

Pending House action. Same as SF 1417.

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.

05/04/2023 Read first time in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Rules for assignment.

Pending committee assignment.

AB

953

Establishes voluntary vessel speed reduction and sustainable shipping program.

05/22/2023 Read second time in Assembly. Ordered to third reading.

Pending Assembly action.

SB

517

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

05/25/2023 Read third time. Passed Senate. Ordered to the Assembly.

Pending Assembly action.

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.

SB

698

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

02/10/2023 Filed.

Pending committee assignment. Same as HB 731.

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.

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.

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.

HB

2592

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

03/10/2023 Re-referred to House Committee on Rules Committee.

Pending committee assignment.

HB

3023

Creates the Hydrogen Fuel Replacement Tax Credit Act.

03/31/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

HB

3149

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

05/10/2023 Third reading. Passed Senate.

Pending delivery to Governor. Same as SB 1703.

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.

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.

03/10/2023 Re-referred to House Committee on Rules.

Pending committee assignment.

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.

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.

AB

3461

Establishes a temporary motor fuel tax holiday for one year.

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

Pending Committee action.

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.

Pending Committee action.

AB

3719

Prohibits idling of on-road heavy duty vehicles, including truck, for more than 5 consecutive minutes.

02/07/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Environmental Conservation.

Pending Committee action.

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.

Pending Committee action.

AB

1743

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

05/18/2023 Held under submission in Senate Committee on Appropriations.

Pending Committee action.

HB

6742

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

03/15/2023 Favorable change of reference, to Senate Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.

Pending Committee action.

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.

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.

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.

SB

145

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

04/17/2023 Passed as amended from Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor. Read second time in Senate and amended. Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.

Pending Committee action.

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.

Pending Committee action.

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.

HB

2028

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

02/08/2023 Filed.

Pending committee assignment.

HB

2226

Authorizes municipal motor fuel taxes.

02/13/2023 Filed.

Pending committee assignment.

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. Laid on the table subject to call.

On hold.

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.

HB

514

Creates a tax on carbon dioxide emissions.

02/28/2023 Died in Committee.

Dead.

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.

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.

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.

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.

HB

1791

Establishes Commercial Aviation Coordinating Work Group to study the need for increased commercial aviation services.

05/15/2023 Governor partially vetoed.

Governor vetoes sections 3,5,7,8.

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.

SB

5756

Temporarily suspends the state motor vehicle fuel tax.

03/08/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

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.

SF

1417

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

03/22/2023 Second reading in Senate.

Pending Senate action. Same as HF 1272.

SR

148

Designates the Northwest Georgia Logistics Corridor as an official logistics growth corridor.

03/29/2023 Died upon adjournment.

Dead.

SB

271

Limits length of trains to 8,500 feet on any main line or branch line and provides for minimum distance for storage of rolling stock.

03/29/2023 Received and introduced in House. Referred to House Committee on Transportation.

Pending Committee action.

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.

Pending Committee action. Same as AB 2425.

HB

2923

Establishes a local option sales tax on sale of fuel and special fuel.

02/16/2023 Referred to House Committee on Revenue.

Pending Committee action.

HB

617

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

03/29/2023 Withdrawn from House Committee to be recommitted.

Carries-over to 2024.

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.

SB

1252

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

02/28/2023 Filed.

Pending introduction and first reading.

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.

SB

100

Requires crew of at least two on trains used in moving freight.

03/01/2023 Introduced. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Pending Committee action.

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.

SF

2429

Abolishes motor fuel taxes.

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

Pending Committee action.

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.

HB

803

operate a train or locomotive engine engaged in transporting freight in this state unless 11 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.

SB

5330

Prohibits idling by heavy duty vehicles. Provides exemptions.

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

Pending Committee action.

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.

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

05/22/2023 Read second time. Ordered to third reading in Senate.

Pending Senate action.

SB

2201

Requires crew of at least 2 for operation of train in connection to moving freight. Establishes penalty for violation.

02/16/2023 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.

Pending Committee action.

SB

2255

Establishes task force to identify short- and long-term alternatives or supplements to the motor vehicle fuel tax.

02/16/2023 Referred to the Senate Committee on Transportation.

Pending Committee action.

HB

3241

Establishes the Commercial Driver License Holder Act.

04/10/2023 Missed crossover deadline.

Dead.

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.

HB

5902

Increases the criminal penalties for wage theft and employee misclassification.

03/01/2023 Introduced, Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.

Pending Committee action.

HB

3662

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

03/06/2023 Filed in House.

Pending committee assignment.

HB

4885

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

05/17/2023 Hearing in Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development. Testimony taken.

Pending Committee action.

SB

1499

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

05/17/2023 Delivered to Governor.

Pending Governor's action.

HB

63

Creates Office of Rail Safety within the DOT.

03/13/2023 Signed by Governor.

Effective 60 days following adjournment.

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.

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.

04/18/2023 Passed favorably by Assembly Committee on Transportation. Re-referred to Assembly Committee on Natural Resources.

Pending Committee action.

AB

594

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

05/22/2023 Read second time in Assembly. Ordered to third reading

Pending Assembly action.

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.

SR

383

Creates Senate Study Committee on Railway Safety.

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

Carries-over to 2024.

HB

2881

Exempts municipalities from the gas tax.

02/16/2023 Referred to House Committee on Revenue.

Pending Committee action.

HB

3363

Requires crew of at least 2 to operate train in connection with movement of freight. Establishes fines for violation.

02/16/2023 Referred to House Committee on Transportation.

Pending Committee action.

HB

848

Authorizes enforcement of excess vehicle weight violations through use of an automated vehicle weight detection system.

03/29/2023 Filed in House.

Carries-over to 2024.

SR

155

Creates the Senate Truck Driver Shortages Study Committee.

03/27/2023 Passed Senate.

Carries-over to 2024.

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).

05/11/2023 Passed both Houses.

Pending delivery to Governor. Same as HB 2505.

HB

573

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

03/31/2023 Provisionally referred to the House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.

Pending Committee action.

HB

581

Creates the Louisiana Port Authority.

05/16/2023 Scheduled for House floor debate on 5/22/2023.

Pending House action.

AB

359

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

04/20/2023 Read first time in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Growth and Infrastructure.

Pending Committee action.

AB

456

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

04/26/2023 Read first time in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Growth and Infrastructure.

Pending Committee action.

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.

04/04/2023 Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office with Favorable Report. Tabled for Calendar in Senate.

Pending Senate action.

AB

5639

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

03/20/2023 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.

Pending Committee action. Same as SB 5775.

SB

5775

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

03/15/2023 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.

Pending Committee action. Same as AB 5639.

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.

Pending Committee action.

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.

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.

05/03/2023 Read second time in House.

Pending House action.

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.

05/09/2023 Third reading. Passed House. Enrolled.

Pending delivery to Governor.

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.

05/08/2023 Third reading. Passed House. Senate concurred.

Pending delivery to Governor.

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.

03/07/2023 Introduced in Senate.

Pending Committee action.

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.

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.

HB

593

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

05/04/2023 Passed first reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Operations of the Senate.

Pending Committee action.

SB

803

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

04/12/2023 Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means.

Pending Committee action.

HB

906

Provides for registration of status as independent contractor.

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

Pending Committee action.

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.

05/03/2023 Third reading. Passed Senate.

Pending delivery to Governor.

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.

04/18/2023 First reading in House. Referred to House Committee on Transportation, if favorable, refer to House Committee on Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House.

Pending Committee action.

HB

663

Establishes study to replace motor fuel tax with flat tax.

04/19/2023 First reading. Referred to House Committee on Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House for committee assignment.

Pending committee assignment.

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.

Pending Committee action.

HB