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Archived Proposed Ballots 2004
The following proposed ballots were presented to the membership on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2004.
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2004.01 - Section 2206 |
Jay Starling - AL "This ballot lengthens the time in which a ballot would become effective from 6 months to 15 months, unless an alternative effective date is unanimously approved. This also changes the effective dates of most ballots to from October to July, which may cause problems for those jurisdictions that begin their registration years in January."
Garry Hinkley - ME "This ballot standardizes the effective date of IRP ballots (in a manner similar to IFTA.) Typically, the voting period closes on or about March 31. (Which, in turn, is determined from the date of the open meeting, and the requirements that follow.) Therefore, most ballots would go into effect on July 1, 15 months from the close of voting. Under the current requirements, the implementation date of ballots is unclear, and could be interpreted to be different for each jurisdiction. The current implementation date is at least six months, but could be nearly a year.
"January or July, twelve months after the close of the voting period" was chosen both to provide standardization and to allow jurisdictions enough time to have any programming done that may be needed. Any start date will affect some jurisdictions. At least this ballot gives a little more time to implement ballots. Sponsors of non-controversial ballots may request an earlier implementation date.
This ballot should be reviewed in conjunction with the "short track" ballot. If this ballot passes, and the short track ballot passes, the implementation dates on ST ballots may not be significantly sooner than full track ballots.
Bob Pitcher - American Trucking Associations "No Position."
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2004.02 - Section 1704
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Jay Starling - AL "Alabama Supports"
Garry Hinkley - ME "Maine supports this ballot."
Scott Greenawalt - OK "Oklahoma supports this ballot."
Paul Johnson - WA "WA does not support this ballot. The language proposed does not adequately address the issue stated in the description of this proposed ballot."
Bob Pitcher - ATA "No Position."
Randy Leuschke - IL "Illinois supports this ballot."
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2004.03 - Section 110
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Jay Starling - AL "Alabama Supports"
Garry Hinkley - ME "This ballot is grammatically awkward. Suggest as an alternative the first sentence be changed to: "(a) An applicant based in a jurisdiction not a member of this agreement may make application for registration to a member jurisdiction where the applicant accrued the most distance, or expects to accrue the most distance in the first year."
We have some concerns about the prospective base jurisdiction being able to arbitrarily reject an applicant from a non-member jurisdiction who otherwise meets applicable requirements. Rejection should be for cause only. Jurisdictions should establish reasonable requirements for applicants from non-member jurisdictions.
Ron Foord - SK "Jurisdictions allowing registration of a non IRP jurisdiction's resident should have complete authority over who they will accept."
Bob Pitcher - ATA "Support. This change needs to be made.”
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2004.04 - Section 404 |
Jay Starling - AL "Alabama Supports"
Garry Hinkley - ME "Maine agrees with the intent of this ballot. Perhaps the sponsors should look to the definition of "properly registered vehicle" in conjunction with this ballot."
Bob Pitcher - ATA "Support."
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2004.05 - Ballot Process |
Garry Hinkley - ME "Maine opposes this ballot as written. If the purpose is to provide an expedited implementation for certain ballots, this draft is unsuccessful. If ballot 2004.01 passes, then the effective date for most ST ballots will be the same as full track ballots. In order to get an earlier effective date, the ballot would need to be rushed through the holidays (assuming the open meeting is in early November) and passed before January 1. If 2004.01 does not pass, the effective date for ST ballots would still be October in most cases.
A better solution would be, in conjunction with ballot 2004.01, provide a ST ballot implementation date on the quarter year, four or six months after passage. Or, specify that ST ballots go into effect 90 days after passage. Ballot 2004.01 provides an option for an early effective date (requiring separate unanimous approval.)"
Bob Pitcher - ATA "No Position."
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2004.06 - Rental Vehicle
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Garry Hinkley - ME "Maine opposes this ballot. This is the same ballot as ballot 293 which failed 36-14-9. Trucks under long term lease should be registered in the jurisdiction in which they are based."
Bob Pitcher - ATA "Strongly support. This change will allow leasing companies to take full advantage of the flexibility promised by IRP." |
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