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MO HB1119

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/4/2012

Primary Sponsor

Don Wells

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces section 304.180, RSMo, which governs vehicle weight restrictions on Missouri highways.

  • Establishes maximum axle weight limits of 20,000 pounds on single axles and 34,000 pounds on tandem axles for all vehicles.

  • Allows vehicles hauling milk from farms to processing facilities to operate at a maximum gross weight of 85,500 pounds on non-interstate highways, exceeding standard weight limits.

  • Permits existing weight limit exceptions for livestock hauling (85,500 pounds maximum on specific US routes) and concrete pump trucks/well-drilling equipment with special permits.

  • Provides a 2,000-pound tolerance above standard limits for vehicles on non-interstate roads, with a maximum gross weight cap of 80,000 pounds except for livestock and milk hauling operations.

Legislative Description

Allows a vehicle weighing 85,500 pounds or less to haul milk from a farm to a processing facility on highways other than the interstate highway system

Last Action

HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

2/7/2012

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/12/2012

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