Missouri House Fails to Override Gov. Nixon on Truck Safety Measure
The House fell nine votes short Sept. 14 in an attempt to override Gov. Jay Nixon’s veto of a measure that would allow trucking companies to test special technology to reduce fuel costs.
Under House Bill 1733, trucking firms would have been able to use a wireless system to tether two trucks together. The truck in the rear position presumably would save gas by having the first truck cut through the air in front of it, while also controlling for speed and braking.
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Nixon vetoed the legislation, citing safety concerns. He suggested one of the trucks might not have a driver, but supporters said Nixon’s concerns were unwarranted.
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“This has nothing to do with driverless trucks,” said Rep. Charlie Davis (R-Webb City), who sponsored the plan.
Not enough of Davis’ colleagues agreed. House Bill 1733 needed 109 votes to move on to the Senate but received only 100.
