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IA HSB134
SB
Status
2/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Transportation
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AI Summary
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Allows motor vehicles powered primarily by natural gas or electric battery to exceed standard gross weight limits up to a maximum of 82,000 pounds
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Removes the current requirement that excess weight must be directly attributable to the difference between alternative fuel systems and comparable diesel fuel systems
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Expands existing weight exemptions for natural gas vehicles to include electric battery-powered vehicles
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Standard maximum gross vehicle weight in Iowa is generally 80,000 pounds; this bill permits an additional 2,000 pounds for qualifying alternative fuel vehicles
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Vehicles exceeding allowable weight limits remain subject to scheduled fines ranging from $12 to $2,200, plus 10 cents per pound for weight exceeding 20,000 pounds over the limit
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to the maximum weight of vehicles powered primarily by natural gas or electric battery, and making penalties applicable.(See HF 529.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 529.
2/20/2025