05 AM 34
0066
Representative
Smith of the 129th moves to amend the Committee on Rules substitute to SB 93 by
inserting "to create the Commercial Transportation Advisory Committee;" after
"circumstances" on line 6 on page 1.
By
adding a new Section 9.1 to read as follows:
"SECTION
9.1.
Said
title is further amended by inserting a new Code Section 40-16-8, immediately
following Code Section 40-16-7, relating to the budget of the department of
motor vehicle safety, 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.'"
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ADOPTED
ADOPTED