this language is not well-drafted, I must say to the gentleman. He has a very good purpose but very unclear and unsure language; and as I read the language approved under unanimous consent, it makes the authority even broader. It says trucks that are specifically allowed by Federal law to travel on the national network now can be disapproved by New Jersey. We cannot have one rule for local trucks and a different rule for through trucks.
Critiquing the drafting of legislation regarding truck regulations.
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