HB679 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Irons

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Public Service Commission, powers expanded to authorize officers of enforcement division to enforce state law regarding Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and the Federal Hazardous Material Regulations, Sec. 37-1-66 am'd.

Summary

The bill expands the Public Service Commission's enforcement officers' authority to enforce federal motor carrier safety and hazardous materials rules in Alabama, as adopted by the state Department of Public Safety.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, PSC enforcement division members designated in writing would have peace officer powers statewide to enforce the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and the Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations, as adopted by the Alabama Department of Public Safety, in addition to existing PSC rules. This expands state-level enforcement to include federal safety rules. It also clarifies that oversight of these federal rules remains with the Department of Public Safety and is not transferred to the PSC.

Who It Affects

• Designated members of the Public Service Commission enforcement division who would gain expanded authority to enforce federal safety regulations in Alabama
• Trucking companies, fleet operators, drivers, and facilities affected by FMCSR and FHMR who could be inspected or cited under state law
• The Alabama Department of Public Safety, which would retain oversight and not have its authority transferred

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 37-1-66 to authorize designated PSC enforcement officers to enforce the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and the Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations, as adopted by the Alabama Department of Public Safety, within the state
• States that this expansion does not transfer oversight of the enforcement of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Rules, the Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations, or any part of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program from the Alabama Department of Public Safety

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Public Service Commission