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HI HR38

HI HR38
Urging The Public Utilities Commission To Support The Complete Transfer Of Its Regulatory Authority Over Motor Carriers And Other Means Of Transportation, Including Water Carriers, To The Department Of Transportation.


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Introduced
03/04/2025
In Committee
04/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
04/03/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/28/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RESOLUTION URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO SUPPORT THE COMPLETE TRANSFER OF ITS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OVER MOTOR CARRIERS AND OTHER MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION, INCLUDING WATER CARRIERS, TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

AI Summary

This resolution urges the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to support transferring its complete regulatory authority over motor carriers and water carriers to the Department of Transportation (DOT). The resolution highlights that currently, the PUC regulates approximately 1,741 motor carrier entities, overseeing tasks like tariff structures and financial reporting. While Act 117 of 2024 already transferred the enforcement of the Motor Carrier Law to the DOT, this resolution seeks to transfer the full regulatory authority as well. The rationale is that the DOT has more enforcement officers with a statewide presence and greater experience managing transportation regulations, which could lead to more consistent, efficient, and comprehensive oversight of motor carriers. The resolution emphasizes that such a transfer would require legislative action and is intended to serve the best interests of both the transportation industry and the public. Additionally, the resolution directs that copies be sent to the Director of Transportation, Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, and the Chairperson of the Public Utilities Commission.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Resolution adopted in final form. (on 04/03/2025)

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