HB619 Alabama 2019 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, a person must obtain a permit from the Department of Transportation to move upon the state's public roads a vehicle and its load, the weight, width, length, or height of which exceeds the maximum limit specified by law.
This bill would authorize the Department of Transportation to issue a permit to allow tow trucks to tow disabled, damaged, abandoned, or wrecked commercial vehicles, including combination vehicles, which together exceed the maximum weight, width, length, or height limits specified by law.
Relating to motor vehicles; to amend Section 32-9-29, Code of Alabama 1975, to authorize the Department of Transportation to issue an annual commercial wrecker emergency tow permit under certain conditions.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2019 | H | Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure first Amendment Offered |
| May 22, 2019 | H | Pending third reading on day 24 Favorable from Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure with 1 amendment |
| May 22, 2019 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 1 amendment |
| May 15, 2019 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB619 Alabama 2019 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature