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AR HB1855

Bill

Status

Passed

4/10/2019

Primary Sponsor

David Hillman

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 27-35-210(q) to authorize special permits for hauling agronomic or horticultural crops in their natural state on trucks with a minimum of five axles

  • Permits valid for one year allow truck tractor and semi-trailer combinations, or truck tractor and semi-trailer-trailer combinations, to exceed standard gross weight limits up to a maximum of 100,000 pounds

  • Vehicles issued permits must still comply with all height, length, and width restrictions required under Arkansas transportation law

  • Requires the Arkansas Department of Transportation to coordinate with the Arkansas Agriculture Department to promulgate rules establishing criteria for permit issuance

  • Approved April 10, 2019

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Permits For The Hauling Of Agronomic Or Horticultural Crops In Their Natural State.

Last Action

Notification that HB1855 is now Act 859

4/10/2019

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development4/1/2019
Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development3/18/2019

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