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House Bill 458 (AS PASSED HOUSE AND SENATE)

By: Representatives Smith of the 129th, Rogers of the 26th, Fleming of the 117th, Graves of the 12th, and Loudermilk of the 14th

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT

To amend Chapter 16 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration of the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety, so as to create the Commercial Transportation Advisory Committee; to provide for purposes and membership; to provide for terms of office and voting privileges; to provide for meetings and agendas; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.

Chapter 16 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration of the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety, is amended by inserting a new Code Section 40-16-8, immediately following Code Section 40-16-7, to read as follows:

"40-16-8.

(a) There shall be established, within the department, the Governoŕs Commercial Transportation Advisory Committee. The purpose of this committee is to advise the Governor on all laws, regulations, rules, and other matters related to the operation within this state of motor carriers, including private carriers, as defined in Code Section 46-1-1. The committee shall also serve as a forum for representatives of the motor carrier industry to meet with representatives of the various state agencies responsible for the oversight, enforcement, taxation, and regulation of the commercial transportation industry.

(b) The committee shall consist of the following members:

(1) The commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety or his or her designee;

(2) The commissioner of the Department of Public Safety or his or her designee;

(3) The commissioner of the Department of Transportation or his or her designee;

(4) The commissioner of the Department of Revenue or his or her designee;

(5) The Speaker of the House or his or her designee;

(6) The chairperson of the House Transportation Committee, who shall chair the committee;

(7) The President Pro Tempore of the Senate or his or her designee;

(8) The chairperson of the Senate Transportation Committee;

(9) The president of the Georgia Motor Trucking Association or his or her designee;

(10) Five industry representatives appointed by the Governor; and

(11) The Governor or his or her designee who shall serve ex officio.

(c) Each member of the committee shall serve until replaced. All members of the committee shall have equal voting privileges on all matters brought before the committee. The committee shall meet at least three times per year at a date and time set by the chairperson. The chairperson shall prepare an agenda for each meeting and shall distribute the agenda for each meeting at least 20 days prior to the date of the meeting."

SECTION 2.

This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 3.

All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.