Comments on FTPBP #4 - 2012
Jurisdiction Position Comments

ALABAMA
Support

ALBERTA
Undecided We are not sure whether addition of the words "self propelled" clarifies anything.

ARIZONA
Support This is the current interpretation in Arizona

Audit Committee
Undecided

The AC supports the intent of this ballot but is concerned that the insertion of “self-propelled” is in the wrong location.  Since a “combination vehicle” is already covered in .300, the AC believes the insertion of “self-propelled” only relates to section .200 and should read, “A self-propelled vehicle having three or more axles regardless of weight; or”


BRITISH COLUMBIA
Undecided

As indicated by others, BC is not sure if this ballot is necessary.


CALIFORNIA
Oppose

CONNECTICUT
Oppose We are not sure this ballot is necessary.  The existing language in concert with the CBI seem to make the definition clear enough.

IDAHO
Support

ILLINOIS
Undecided

IOWA
Undecided

KANSAS
Support

Kansas supports, our enforcement personnel experience with FMCSA regulations over the years has shown us that having an interpretation on definitions helps. So, for that reason, we see a benefit for enforcement to have a clarification of what a Qualified Motor Vehicle is. Kansas already enforces the rules the way the interpretation is worded so there will be no change in our enforcement practices


MAINE
Undecided Maine supports this ballot's intent.  It might be better to amend R245.200 by adding "on the power unit." 

MANITOBA
Undecided Not sure if the wording offered clarifies the issue.

MARYLAND
Undecided

MASSACHUSETTS
Undecided

MICHIGAN
Undecided Still determining benefit.

MINNESOTA
Undecided Minnesota recommends the addition of power unit for consistency with the IRP definition of a qualified motor vehicle. 

MISSOURI
Support Missouri state statute 301.010 uses the self-propelled language for motor vehicle.  Missouri supports.

MONTANA
Undecided

We are not sure why this change is needed and feel that it will be more confusing and lead to further ballot clarifications.


NEBRASKA
Oppose

Nebraska doesn't quite understand the need for this ballot.  IF there is  a lot of confusion regarding what is or isn't a qualified vehicle and a clarification is really necessary, we would suggest adding the term " is a power unit "   - so that the definition more closely resembles the IRP definition.  

While we're at it - has IFTA ever considered exempting government vehicles? 


NEVADA
Support

NEW BRUNSWICK
Support NB supports this ballot as it is in line with our legislation and our interpretation of a qualified motor vehicle and is consistent with the consensus boards interpretation.

NEW HAMPSHIRE
Undecided I do not quite understand the intent of this ballot. Is there really a problem with the current definition? I not sur eif there is however,  New Hampshire would be open to listening if the consenus is the definition of qualified vehicle needs clarification.

NEW JERSEY
Support

NEW MEXICO
Oppose

NEW YORK
Undecided New York feels that clarification is needed to reflect the intent of this ballot.

NORTH CAROLINA
Support

NORTH DAKOTA
Oppose

NOVA SCOTIA
Undecided Nova Scotia is unsure of what this ballot is trying to fix when the Consensus Board Interpretation already provides the clarification on this section.

OHIO
Undecided

ONTARIO
Undecided Ontario could support this ballot if it is shown how the wording will benefit the jurisdictions. We are not sure if there is an added value to this area.

PENNSYLVANIA
Undecided

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Undecided Agree with Nova Scotia's comment.

QUEBEC
Undecided

The wording is not clear. We suggest to use the term "Power Unit" as used by IRP.

We ask the same question as Nebraska - has IFTA ever considered exempting government vehicles? 


SASKATCHEWAN
Undecided

Not sure this adds value to the definition. SK has always assumed that a vehicle described as a motor vehicle is self propelled.  A trailer is simply a vehicle,  not a motor vehicle.


Stakeholders
Oppose Comments from the ATA: Although some jurisdictions may not be in compliance in this area, the rules here are currently clear. The proposed change does not seem to clarify, and may therefore confuse this definition, which is, after all, one of IFTA’s most basic concepts.

TEXAS
Support

UTAH
Undecided Utah does not understand the need for this ballot

VERMONT
Support

VIRGINIA
Undecided

WEST VIRGINIA
Undecided

WYOMING
Undecided
Support: 11
Oppose: 6
Undecided: 25
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