BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

SB 6501: Vehicle cargo extensions

Authorizing the use of certain cargo extensions that connect to a recreational vehicle frame.

Summary

  • The definition of "trailer" is modified to exempt a cargo extension that connects to the left and right side of a recreational vehicle frame, becomes part of the frame, does not pivot on a hitch, and has an axle with two wheels that act like a tag axle to safely carry the weight of the cargo.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6501), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 22, 2016
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
John Braun (R-20)
Introduced
January 22, 2016 in the Senate
Last action
March 10, 2016
Companion bill
HB 2598

AN ACT Relating to authorizing the use of certain cargo extensions that connect to a recreational vehicle frame;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: John Braun (R-20)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to Transportation.

SB 6501 in other sessions

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