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Committee defers and seeks clarifications on moving motor‑carrier jurisdiction from PUC to DOT
Summary
Senate Bill 1219, which would transfer motor‑carrier and water‑carrier oversight from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation, drew technical questions about quasi‑judicial functions and statutory cross‑references and was deferred for additional drafting and a two‑year transition plan.
Senate Bill 1219, proposing to transfer motor‑carrier and Water Carrier Act jurisdiction from the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to the Department of Transportation (DOT), generated detailed technical testimony and follow‑up requests before the committee deferred final action.
PUC representatives said they are generally open to transfer…
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