SB 588 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in size, weight and load, further providing for permit for movement during course of manufacture; and, in powers of department and local authorities, further providing for power of Governor during emergency.

Bill Text

• Printer's No. 0646 View text Current pdf

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The bill modifies the powers of the Governor during emergencies as it relates to vehicle operations, particularly for milk transport.

• 75 Pa.C.S. § 6108(a)

  In the event of a declared National, State or local emergency when the Governor of this Commonwealth, under 35 Pa.C.S. § 7301 (relating to general authority of Governor), has made a specific determination that modification of any of the provisions of this title will aid in the alleviation of the stated emergency conditions, the Governor shall have the power to so modify the provisions on any or all highways in this Commonwealth to be effective at any or all hours of the day or night with respect to any or all types or classes of vehicles. → Except as provided under subsection (a.1) and section 4968(a.2)(4) (relating to permit for movement during course of manufacture), in the event of a declared National, State or local emergency when the Governor of this Commonwealth, under 35 Pa.C.S. § 7301 (relating to general authority of Governor), has made a specific determination that modification of any of the provisions of this title will aid in the alleviation of the stated emergency conditions, the Governor shall have the power to so modify the provisions on any or all highways in this Commonwealth to be effective at any or all hours of the day or night with respect to any or all types or classes of vehicles.

  The change clarifies that these powers are not applicable under specific conditions related to milk transport.

• 75 Pa.C.S. § 6108(a.1)

  A vehicle or combination which is hauling milk to or from a milk plant or to or from a dairy farm, or is traveling to a dairy farm to pick up milk, may move upon highways 24 hours a day, seven days a week, if all of the following apply: (1) The vehicle or combination is identified as a licensed milk hauler by a decal issued by the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board, at a fee set by the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board. (2) The gross weight does not exceed 80,000 pounds.

  This establishes an exception allowing milk transport vehicles to operate continuously regardless of emergency modifications.

Action History

1. May 08, 2019

   Referred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS

2. May 07, 2019

   Third consideration and final passage

3. May 01, 2019

   Second consideration

4. April 30, 2019

   First consideration

5. April 30, 2019

   Reported as committed

6. April 25, 2019

   PN 0646 Referred to TRANSPORTATION

Sponsors

• Kim L. Ward · Cosponsor
• Steven J. Santarsiero · Cosponsor
• Michele Brooks · Cosponsor
• Judy Ward · Primary
• Gene Yaw · Cosponsor
• Wayne Langerholc · Cosponsor
• Gordner · Cosponsor
• Regan · Cosponsor
• David G. Argall · Cosponsor
• Elder A. Vogel · Cosponsor
• Folmer · Cosponsor
• Kristin Phillips-Hill · Cosponsor
• Judith L. Schwank · Cosponsor
• Scott E. Hutchinson · Cosponsor
• Patrick J. Stefano · Cosponsor
• Aument · Cosponsor

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