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House Bill 404

Actions | Amendments
Last Action signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 184)
Title AN ACT relating to commercial parcel delivery.
Bill Documents Current/Final
Introduced
Bill Request Number 1246
Sponsors S. Santoro, M. Hart
Summary of Original Version Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to allow commercial delivery personnel to use golf carts, low-speed vehicles, and utility vehicles for delivery of express mail and packages in residential areas; define "commercial delivery personnel," "residential area," and "utility vehicle"; outline use provisions; outline vehicle requirements; allow vehicles operating under this section to pull a trailer; allow the Transportation Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to implement these provisions.
Index Headings of Original Version Motor Carriers - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Motor Vehicles - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Transportation - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Commerce - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Proposed Amendments House Committee Substitute 1
House Floor Amendment 1
House Floor Amendment 2
House Floor Amendment 3
House Floor Amendment 4
House Floor Amendment 5
House Floor Amendment 6
House Floor Amendment 7
House Floor Amendment 8
House Floor Amendment 9
House Floor Amendment 10
House Floor Amendment 11
House Floor Amendment 12
House Floor Amendment 13
House Floor Amendment 14
House Floor Amendment 15
Senate Committee Substitute 1
Senate Floor Amendment 1
Senate Floor Amendment 2
Senate Floor Amendment 3
Senate Floor Amendment 4
Senate Floor Amendment 5
Senate Floor Amendment 6
Senate Floor Amendment 7
Senate Floor Amendment 8
Senate Floor Amendment 9
Senate Floor Amendment 10
Votes Vote History

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Top | Amendments
02/15/17
  • introduced in House
02/16/17
  • to Transportation (H)
02/17/17
  • posted in committee
02/21/17
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
  • floor amendments (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8) and (9) filed
02/22/17
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
  • posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 24, 2017
  • floor amendments (10) and (11) filed
02/28/17
  • taken from the Regular Orders of the Day
  • recommitted to Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection (H)
  • posted in committee
03/01/17
  • reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1)
  • posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 1, 2017
  • floor amendments (12), (13), (14), and (15) filed to Committee Substitute
  • 3rd reading, passed 61-36 with Committee Substitute
03/02/17
  • received in Senate
  • to Transportation (S)
03/06/17
  • taken from Transportation (S)
  • 1st reading
  • returned to Transportation (S)
03/07/17
  • taken from Transportation (S)
  • 2nd reading
  • returned to Transportation (S)
03/29/17
  • taken from Transportation (S)
  • reassigned to State & Local Government (S)
  • reported favorably, to Rules
  • floor amendments (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9) and (10) filed
03/30/17
  • taken from Rules (S)
  • recommitted to State & Local Government (S)
  • reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute and floor amendments (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) and (10)
  • posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 30, 2017
  • 3rd reading
  • floor amendments (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) and (10) ruled out of order
  • floor amendments (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) and (10) withdrawn
  • passed 25-13 with Committee Substitute
  • received in House
  • to Rules (H)
  • posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute
  • House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute
  • Bill passed 56-34
  • enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
  • enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
  • delivered to Governor
04/11/17
  • signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 184)

Proposed Amendments

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Amendment House Committee Substitute 1
Summary Retain original provisions; reduce licensed commercial delivery service threshold from at least 10,000 employees to at least 2,500 employees.
Index Headings Motor Carriers - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Motor Vehicles - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Transportation - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Commerce - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of

Amendment House Floor Amendment 1
Sponsor J. Jenkins
Summary Require vehicles to be enclosed and equipped with a heater.
Index Headings Motor Carriers - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Motor Vehicles - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Transportation - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Commerce - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of

Amendment House Floor Amendment 2
Sponsor J. Jenkins
Summary Prohibit operation of vehicles during periods of sleet or snow.
Index Headings Motor Carriers - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Motor Vehicles - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Transportation - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Commerce - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of

Amendment House Floor Amendment 3
Sponsor J. Jenkins
Summary Prohibit the delivery of packages containing pharmaceuticals, hazardous materials, firearms, or ammunition.
Index Headings Motor Carriers - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Motor Vehicles - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Transportation - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Commerce - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of

Amendment House Floor Amendment 4
Sponsor J. Kay
Summary Require vehicles to be equipped with a yellow oscillating light.
Index Headings Motor Carriers - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Motor Vehicles - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Transportation - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Commerce - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of

Amendment House Floor Amendment 5
Sponsor J. Jenkins
Summary Require that operators of the vehicles be regular, full-time employees of the package delivery service.
Index Headings Motor Carriers - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Motor Vehicles - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Transportation - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Commerce - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of

Amendment House Floor Amendment 6
Sponsor A. Gentry
Summary Require that the packages to be delivered are kept in a secured compartment.
Index Headings Motor Carriers - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Motor Vehicles - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Transportation - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Commerce - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of

Amendment House Floor Amendment 7
Sponsor J. Wayne
Summary Change maximum speed limit of roadways that vehicles may be operated on from 35 miles per hour to 15 miles per hour.
Index Headings Motor Carriers - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Motor Vehicles - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Transportation - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Commerce - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of

Amendment House Floor Amendment 8
Sponsor M. Cantrell
Summary Require that the local government having jurisdiction over the roadways has enacted an ordinance permitting commercial delivery personnel to operate on the roadways.
Index Headings Motor Carriers - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Motor Vehicles - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Transportation - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Commerce - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of

Amendment House Floor Amendment 9
Sponsor J. Donohue
Summary Change hours vehicles may be operated from sunrise and sunset to 9 a.m. to 4 p.m..
Index Headings Motor Carriers - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Motor Vehicles - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Transportation - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Commerce - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of

Amendment House Floor Amendment 10
Sponsor C. Harris
Summary Prohibit the delivery of packages containing pharmaceuticals, hazardous materials, firearms, or ammunition.
Index Headings Motor Carriers - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Motor Vehicles - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Transportation - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Commerce - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of

Amendment House Floor Amendment 11
Sponsor T. Moore
Summary Reduce licensed commercial delivery service threshold from at least 10,000 employees to at least 2,500 employees.
Index Headings Motor Carriers - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Motor Vehicles - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Transportation - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Commerce - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of

Amendment House Floor Amendment 12
Sponsor J. Wayne
Summary Change maximum speed limit of roadways that vehicles may be operated on from 35 miles per hour to 15 miles per hour.
Index Headings Motor Carriers - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Motor Vehicles - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Transportation - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Commerce - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of

Amendment House Floor Amendment 13
Sponsor M. Cantrell
Summary Require that the local government having jurisdiction over the roadways has enacted an ordinance permitting commercial delivery personnel to operate on the roadways.
Index Headings Motor Carriers - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Motor Vehicles - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Transportation - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Commerce - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of

Amendment House Floor Amendment 14
Sponsor J. Donohue
Summary Change hours vehicles may be operated from sunrise and sunset to 9 a.m. to 4 p.m..
Index Headings Motor Carriers - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Motor Vehicles - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Transportation - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Commerce - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of

Amendment House Floor Amendment 15
Sponsor C. Harris
Summary Prohibit the delivery of packages containing pharmaceuticals, hazardous materials, firearms, or ammunition.
Index Headings Motor Carriers - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Motor Vehicles - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Transportation - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Commerce - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of

Amendment Senate Committee Substitute 1
Summary Retain original provisions, except remove employee number requirements from the definition of "commercial delivery personnel"; define "local government"; require commercial delivery personnel to comply with administrative regulations promulgated by the Transportation Cabinet; allow a local government to specify by ordinance each roadway that is prohibited for use by vehicles operating under this section and the time period during which commercial delivery personnel may operate; prohibit a local ordinance adopted under this section from assessing fees or setting vehicle equipment requirements; require a commercial delivery service to give at least a 60-day notice to a local government prior to the operation of vehicles under this section on roadways under the local government's jurisdiction; exempt local governments that have adopted an ordinance under KRS 189.286 from the notification requirements of this section.
Index Headings Motor Carriers - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Motor Vehicles - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Transportation - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Commerce - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of

Amendment Senate Floor Amendment 1
Sponsor E. Harris
Summary Remove employee number requirements from the definition of "commercial delivery personnel"; define "local government"; require commercial delivery personnel to comply with administrative regulations promulgated by the Transportation Cabinet; allow a local government to specify by ordinance each roadway that is prohibited for use by vehicles operating under this section and the time period during which commercial delivery personnel may operate; prohibit a local ordinance adopted under this section from assessing fees or setting vehicle equipment requirements; require a commercial delivery service to give at least a 60-day notice to a local government prior to the operation of vehicles under this section on roadways under the local government's jurisdiction; exempt local governments that have adopted an ordinance under KRS 189.286 from the notification requirements of this section.
Index Headings Motor Carriers - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Motor Vehicles - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Transportation - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Commerce - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of

Amendment Senate Floor Amendment 2
Sponsor J. Carroll
Summary Require that the packages to be delivered be kept in a secured compartment.
Index Headings Motor Carriers - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Motor Vehicles - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Transportation - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Commerce - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of

Amendment Senate Floor Amendment 3
Sponsor J. Carroll
Summary Require vehicles to be enclosed and equipped with a heater.
Index Headings Motor Carriers - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Motor Vehicles - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Transportation - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Commerce - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of

Amendment Senate Floor Amendment 4
Sponsor J. Carroll
Summary Prohibit operation of vehicles during periods of sleet or snow.
Index Headings Motor Carriers - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Motor Vehicles - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Transportation - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Commerce - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of

Amendment Senate Floor Amendment 5
Sponsor J. Carroll
Summary Require vehicles to be equipped with a yellow oscillating light.
Index Headings Motor Carriers - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Motor Vehicles - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Transportation - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Commerce - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of

Amendment Senate Floor Amendment 6
Sponsor J. Carroll
Summary Require that operators of the vehicles be regular, full-time employees of the package delivery service.
Index Headings Motor Carriers - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Motor Vehicles - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Transportation - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Commerce - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of

Amendment Senate Floor Amendment 7
Sponsor J. Carroll
Summary Prohibit the delivery of packages containing pharmaceuticals, hazardous materials, firearms, or ammunition.
Index Headings Motor Carriers - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Motor Vehicles - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Transportation - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Commerce - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of

Amendment Senate Floor Amendment 8
Sponsor J. Carroll
Summary Require that the local government having jurisdiction over the roadways an ordinance permitting commercial delivery personnel to operate on the roadways.
Index Headings Motor Carriers - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Motor Vehicles - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Transportation - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Commerce - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of

Amendment Senate Floor Amendment 9
Sponsor J. Carroll
Summary Change maximum speed limit of roadways that vehicles may be operated on from 35 miles per hour to 15 miles per hour.
Index Headings Motor Carriers - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Motor Vehicles - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Transportation - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Commerce - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of

Amendment Senate Floor Amendment 10
Sponsor J. Carroll
Summary Change hours vehicles may be operated from sunrise and sunset to 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Index Headings Motor Carriers - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Motor Vehicles - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Transportation - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of
Commerce - Commercial delivery, alternative vehicles, roadway operation of

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