An Act To Continue the Axle Weight Law Changes beyond September 15,2007
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0009
Committee Amendment CA_A_H48 (House)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2360-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,~, to H.P. 10, L.D. 9, Bill, "An Act To Continue 
the Axle Weight Law Changes beyond September 15,2007" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the 
following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, statutory adjournment of the First Regular Session of the 123rd 
Legislature is June 20, 2007; and 
Whereas, Public Law 2005, chapter 426 is repealed September 15, 2007 and this 
legislation repeals that sunset; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,' 
Amend the bill by inserting after the enacting clause the following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2360-A, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 
3. Repeal. This section is repealed September 15,2009.' 
Amend the bill by adding before the summary the following: 
'Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited In the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/+' to H.P. 10, L.D. 9 
SUMMARY 
This committee amendment adds an emergency preamble and emergency clause to 
the bill and adds a sunset of September 15, 2009 to that portion of law that eliminates 
axle weight fine violations during the months of January and February on most state 
roads. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attacbed) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/28/07 frac:. 
LD9 
LR 387(02) 
An Act To Continue the Axle Weight Law Changes beyond September 15, 2007 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A" 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Undetermined current biennium cost increase - Highway Fund 
Undetermined current biennium revenue decrease - Highway Fund 
Undetermined current biennium revenue decrease - General Fund 
Undetermined current biennium revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This legislation reduces the fines assessed for excessive vehicle weight violations by changing the methodology of 
fine calculations for 4 and 6 axle trucks and eliminates all axle fines during January and February. The estimated loss 
of General Fund, Highway Fund and Law Enforcement Agency Reimbursement Fund revenue can not be determined 
at this time due to the Judicial Department's inability to differentiate violator-specific axle and weight information. 
Reducing and eliminating certain fines for overweight vehicles will also result in increased non-compliance with 
overweight vehicle restrictions, thereby increasing damage to the state's highway system. The repair costs to the 
Highway Fund can not be determined at this time. 
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