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GA SB203

"Trucking Opportunity Act of 2023"; enact


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Introduced
02/15/2023
In Committee
03/26/2024
Crossed Over
03/06/2023
Passed
04/04/2024
Dead
Vetoed
05/07/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to industry services training program, so as to provide for tuition-free programs that relate to the operation of a commercial motor vehicle for veterans; to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to repeal provisions authorizing joinder of motor carriers and their insurance carriers in tort and contract causes of action; to provide for standards of service hours for motor carriers operating solely intrastate; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the "Trucking Opportunity Act of 2023," aims to provide tuition-free commercial motor vehicle training programs for U.S. military veterans who were honorably discharged. Additionally, the bill seeks to repeal provisions that allow joinder of motor carriers and their insurance carriers in tort and contract causes of action, and it establishes standards of service hours for motor carriers operating solely within the state of Georgia.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (19)

Last Action

Veto V11 (on 05/07/2024)

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