Keith Goble

Grain Valley

State Legislative Editor at Land Line Media Magazine

State Legislative Editor for Land Line Magazine -- The official publication of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association

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Fuel tax changes among transportation-funding fixes

4 days ago | landline.media | Keith Goble

Progress continues at statehouses around the nation to raise road revenue. Collecting more fuel tax is a popular option among legislators. So far this year, 18 transportation-funding measures have been adopted across the country. The American Road and Transportation Builders Association reports the new revenue approved totals more than $7 billion. WashingtonWashington Gov.
Trucking-related bills across the nation " Land Line Media

6 days ago | landline.media | Keith Goble

We know you don’t have time to keep up with all of the bills under consideration that could affect your trucking business. That’s why your Association keeps a close watch on legislative action in statehouses near you. For a complete rundown of state legislation, visit LandLine.media. DelawareThe Delaware Senate voted to advance a bill that would enact a preemptive ban on driverless trucks.
Truck driver liability rules topic of statehouse bills " Land Line Media

6 days ago | landline.media | Keith Goble

Tort reform efforts that could affect truck drivers continue at statehouses. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association advocates for reform to civil liability rules to reduce lawsuit abuse around the nation. OOIDA contends that plaintiff’s lawyers constantly grow more aggressive with theories and arguments, trying to reach into the pockets of truck drivers who often have little-to-no fault for an unfortunate incident.
Fuel tax is topic of legislation at six statehouses " Land Line Media

6 days ago | landline.media | Keith Goble

State lawmakers across the country are pursuing and enacting changes to fuel tax collections. MississippiMississippi Gov. Tate Reeves signed into law a massive tax overhaul bill. The new law includes a provision to increase fuel tax collection. The state collects an 18-cent excise tax on fuel purchases. The flat tax had remained unchanged for nearly four decades. Previously HB1, the new law will increase the tax on gas and diesel by 9 cents per gallon incrementally.
Third-party litigation is focus of legislation in several states " Land Line Media

6 days ago | landline.media | Keith Goble

Third-party litigation financing reform continues to catch the attention of lawmakers around the country. The term is used to describe instances when third-party litigation financing firms pay for lawsuits they feel have a good chance of being won. In many cases, the practice makes reaching a reasonable agreement more difficult due to the anonymous third party’s financial stake in the case. Funding companies back many types of commercial and consumer claims, including truck-related incidents.
Lawsuit reform pursuit nears passage at Texas statehouse " Land Line Media

1 week ago | landline.media | Keith Goble

A Texas lawsuit reform effort on the verge of statehouse passage is focused on nuclear verdicts. Trucking industry officials recently provided testimony to lawmakers about the bill touted to restore fairness and transparency to the state’s civil justice system. House lawmakers voted 87-51 on Wednesday, May 28 to approve an amended version of the bill that addresses recovery of damages in civil actions. The bill is SB30. Lt. Gov.
Trucking industry would benefit from Louisiana bills " Land Line Media

1 week ago | landline.media | Keith Goble

As the end of the regular session nears in Louisiana, state lawmakers voted to send to the governor multiple tort reforms bills of interest to the trucking industry. Other tort reform efforts remain active at the statehouse. Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple is behind the pursuit to address medical transparency, comparative fault, general damages and more.
Transportation-funding budget signed into law in Washington " Land Line Media

1 week ago | landline.media | Keith Goble

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed into law a $15.5 billion two-year transportation-funding budget. The biennial budget includes new and increased taxes and fees. The transportation budget covers operating costs and capital projects. Capital expenditures are allotted $9.2 billion, and operating expenditures will receive $6.2 billion. Funding is appropriated for construction, preservation, operations and multimodal projects across the state.
Lawsuit reform pursuit advances at Texas statehouse " Land Line Media

2 weeks ago | landline.media | Keith Goble

A Texas bill to restore fairness and transparency to the state’s civil justice system is nearing statehouse passage. The focus on lawsuit nuclear verdicts recently drew a crowd to the capitol, including trucking industry officials. The House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Committee voted Wednesday, May 21 to advance legislation that focuses on recovery of damages in civil actions. The bill is SB30. Lt. Gov.
Autonomous truck rules near passage at statehouses

2 weeks ago | landline.media | Keith Goble

Progress is being made at statehouses around the country on legislation that focuses on autonomous trucks. Rules related to autonomous trucks are in place in more than half of all states. Rules in some states are thought to have become outdated as the technology has continued to evolve. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association recognizes that the rapid development of autonomous technology has potential.