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SB 706 — Heavy trucks, etc.; operation in certain weather conditions.
Last action — Senate sustained Governor's veto
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 21, 2022. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on March 10, 2022.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 9 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Heavy trucks; operation in certain weather conditions. Prohibits operators of heavy trucks, as defined in the bill, from using cruise control or compression release engine brakes when driving in active snow, sleet, or freezing rain.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
17 added · 33 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated bill now restricts heavy trucks from using cruise control and compression release engine brakes during weather conditions such as snow, sleet, or freezing rain. The previous version required trucks to stay in the right-most lane, which has been removed. This change is significant because it aims to improve safety on the roads during hazardous weather by providing more straightforward guidelines for truck drivers in inclement conditions.
SESSION SENATEENROLLED SUBSTITUTEVIRGINIA 22106514DACTS SENATEOF BILLASSEMBLY NO.–– CHAPTER E An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 46.2-803.2, relating to trucks;
706 AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE (Proposed by the Senate Committee on Transportation (Patron Prior to Substitute––Senator Marsden) A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 46.2-803.2, relating to trucks;
R [S 706] O Approved L L 1.
E § 46.2-803.2.
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C.discovered or obtained as the result of a stop in violation of this subsection, including evidenceidence discovered or obtained with the operator's consent, shall be admissible in any trial, hearing, Sr other proceeding.
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View plain text versions (3)
- SB706ER View text Current pdf March 10, 2022
- Committee Substitute Committee substitute printed 22106514D-S1 pdf February 10, 2022
- Presented and ordered printed 22103859D View text pdf January 21, 2022
Action History
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Senate sustained Governor's veto
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Requires 2/3 affirmative votes to pass in enrolled form
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Motion to pass in enrolled form rejected (21-Y 19-N)
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Vetoed by Governor
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022
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Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 22, 2022
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Impact statement from DPB (SB706ER)
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Signed by Speaker
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Signed by President
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Enrolled
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House amendments agreed to by Senate (24-Y 15-N)
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VOTE: Passage (94-Y 4-N)
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Passed House with amendments (94-Y 4-N)
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Engrossed by House as amended
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Committee amendments agreed to
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Impact statement from DPB (SB706S1)
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Reported from Transportation with amendment(s) (21-Y 1-N)
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House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
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Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendments (9-Y 0-N)
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Assigned Transportation sub: Subcommittee #3 Highway Safety and Policy
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Referred to Committee on Transportation
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Passed Senate (26-Y 13-N)
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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
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Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB706S1
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Committee substitute agreed to 22106514D-S1
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Reading of substitute waived
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Read second time
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Passed by for the day
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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
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Committee substitute printed 22106514D-S1
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Reported from Transportation with substitute (10-Y 5-N)
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Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
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Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
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Impact statement from DPB (SB706)
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Referred to Committee on Transportation
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Presented and ordered printed 22103859D
Sponsors
- David W. Marsden · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 22 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 147 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 21 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 21 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 53% | 48% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 24 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 24 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 60% | 38% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 93 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 93 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 94% | 4% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 5% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Ferrell Tata | — | Yea |
| Avoli, G. "John" | — | Yea |
| Betsy B. Carr | — | Yea |
| Bill Wiley | — | Yea |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Yea |
| Chris S. Runion | — | Yea |
| David A. Reid | — | Yea |
| Delores L. McQuinn | — | Yea |
| Jeion A. Ward | — | Yea |
| Jessica L. Anderson | — | Yea |
| Karrie K. Delaney | — | Yea |
| LaRock, Dave A. | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| McGuire, John J., III | — | Nay |
| Murphy, Kathleen | — | Yea |
| Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Wyatt | — | Yea |
| Subramanyam, Suhas | — | Yea |
| Tara A. Durant | — | Yea |
| Taylor, Kim A. | — | Yea |
| Terry L. Austin | — | Yea |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Ferrell Tata | — | Yea |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Yea |
| Jessica L. Anderson | — | Yea |
| LaRock, Dave A. | — | Yea |
| Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Subramanyam, Suhas | — | Yea |
| Tara A. Durant | — | Yea |
| Terry L. Austin | — | Yea |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 26 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 26 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 65% | 33% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 67% | 33% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Spruill, Lionell, Sr. | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Nay |
| Cosgrove, John A., Jr. | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Nay |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Ebbin, Adam P. | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Nay |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Nay |
| Newman, Stephen D. | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Nay |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 706 do?
- Heavy trucks; operation in certain weather conditions. Prohibits operators of heavy trucks, as defined in the bill, from using cruise control or compression release engine brakes when driving in active snow, sleet, or freezing rain.
- Who sponsors SB 706?
- SB 706 is sponsored by David W. Marsden.
- What is the current status of SB 706?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 21, 2022. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 706?
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