SRC-AXB H.B. 1024 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 1024 76R4047 DWS-DBy: Bosse (Whitmire) State Affairs 5/4/1999 Engrossed DIGEST Currently, road tractors, truck tractors, pole trailers, and semitrailers are allowed to park in residential neighborhoods in counties with a certain minimum population. Because of their unsightliness, risk to citizens caused by possible obstruction for emergency vehicles, and risks posed by their potentially toxic loads on roadways, H.B. 370 was passed last session which restricted the parking of certain trucks in neighborhoods. However, this bill did not include the provision to restrict the parking of other commercial trailers which cause similar disturbances for citizens. To complete the intended effect of H.B. 370 from the 75th legislative session, H.B. 1024 redefines "commercial motor vehicle." PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 1024 redefines "commercial motor vehicle." RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 545.307(a)(1), Transportation Code, to redefine "commercial motor vehicle" to mean a road tractor, truck tractor, pole trailer, or semitrailer, as defined by Section 541.201, Transportation Code. Makes a nonsubstantive change. SECTION 2. Makes application of this Act prospective. SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 1999. SECTION 4. Emergency clause.