2002 Senate Bill 1094 / Public Act 535

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 7, 2002

Introduced by Sen. John J. H. Schwarz (R-24)

To prohibit trucks with certain types of front loading devices or booms from operating on public highways with the booms extended, or with attachments for them which extend more than a certain distance from the vehicle.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Tourism

May 2, 2002

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which clarifies the definition of the device that extends from the front of trucks covered by the bill.

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 7, 2002

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 7, 2002

To prohibit trucks with certain types of front loading devices or booms from operating on public highways with the booms extended, or with attachments for them which extend more than a certain distance from the vehicle.

June 19, 2002

Amendment offered

To extend the scope of the bill to cover construction vehicles.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Douglas Bovin (D-108)

To extend the scope of the bill to cover vehicles en route to a repair facility.

The amendment passed by voice vote

June 27, 2002

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 27, 2002

To prohibit trucks with certain types of front loading devices or booms from operating on public highways with the booms extended, or with attachments for them which extend more than a certain distance from the vehicle.

July 9, 2002

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. John Engler

July 25, 2002