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MO HB139

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Bill Reiboldt

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the 85,500-pound gross weight limit for vehicles hauling livestock or agricultural products to all non-interstate highways in Missouri, removing the previous restriction that limited this allowance to specific routes (U.S. Highways 36, 63, and 65 in northern Missouri)

  • Requires vehicles hauling over 80,000 pounds under this provision to obtain a yearly permit from the Department of Transportation for a $25 fee

  • Mandates that permit holders submit annual reports listing roads traveled and miles traveled on each road during the year upon permit renewal

  • Excludes local log trucks (as defined in section 301.010) from the expanded weight allowance

  • Maintains the prohibition on operating these heavier vehicles on the Interstate Highway System

Legislative Description

Changes the laws regarding weight limitations for vehicles hauling livestock or agricultural products on state highways

Last Action

Referred: Agriculture Policy(H)

1/27/2015

Committee Referrals

Agriculture Policy1/27/2015

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