Plain English Breakdown
The bill title mentions updating a reference date but does not specify what that new date is or which specific federal regulations are now referenced.
HB944: Update to Federal Safety Rules for Commercial Trucks
This law updates the date in Georgia state code that refers to federal safety rules for commercial trucks and drivers.
What This Bill Does
- Updates a reference date in Code Section 40-1-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding safe operations of motor carriers, commercial motor vehicles, and drivers.
- Revises a definition related to these topics.
- Repeals conflicting laws.
Who It Names or Affects
- Motor carriers
- Commercial motor vehicle operators
- Drivers involved in the safe transportation of hazardous materials
Limits and Unknowns
- The official summary does not list the specific new federal regulations that will apply.
- It is unclear which exact definition was revised without reading the full code section change.