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ID S1286
Bill
Status
2/18/2014
Primary Sponsor
Transportation Committee
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AI Summary
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Revises allowable gross weights for refuse/sanitation trucks owned by or under contract to city, county, or state agencies transporting refuse on public highways.
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Allows refuse/sanitation trucks equipped with single rear axles to operate at 24,000 pounds on that single rear axle when authorized by the public highway agency, except on federal interstate and defense highways.
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Permits refuse/sanitation trucks to exceed axle, bridge, or gross vehicle weight limits by up to 2,000 pounds as determined by the vehicle operator, excluding posted bridge weights and temporary or seasonal weight limit postings.
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Deletes the requirement for owners or operators to pay an annual operating fee not to exceed $50.00 per truck for a permit.
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Removes language referencing permit requirements and allows public agencies to waive any permit fees for refuse/sanitation trucks operating under their jurisdiction.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise weights that refuse/sanitation trucks transporting refuse may be operated on public highways and to delete reference to an annual operating fee for a permit.
SANITATION TRUCKS
Last Action
U.C. to be returned to Ways & Means Committee
3/20/2014