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GA HB1235
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/21/2024
Primary Sponsor
Steven Meeks
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AI Summary
- Adds a new statutory definition of "self-propelled crane" as special mobile equipment manufactured to lift and transport loads from a hook or holding mechanism, equipped with rubber tires, and removes self-propelled cranes from the definition of "special mobile equipment"
- Authorizes self-propelled cranes to be registered and operated on public highways, and exempts them from federal emission and safety standard compliance requirements that otherwise apply to vehicle registration and titling
- Allows certificates of title to be issued for self-propelled cranes, carving them out from the existing exclusion that prevents titling of special mobile equipment
- Establishes annual licensing fees for self-propelled cranes based on gross vehicle weight, ranging from $25.00 (under 18,001 lbs.) to $400.00 (63,281 lbs. to maximum permitted), using the same fee schedule as private commercial motor vehicles
- Effective upon the Governor's approval or upon becoming law without such approval
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles; vehicle registration of special mobile equipment that are self-propelled cranes in order to authorize operation of such upon public highways; provide
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
3/14/2024
Committee Referrals
Transportation2/22/2024
Motor Vehicles2/13/2024
Full Bill Text
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