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MS HB1112
Bill
Status
2/4/2014
Primary Sponsor
Willie Perkins
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AI Summary
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Increases maximum gross vehicle weight allowed on Mississippi highways from 80,000 pounds to 90,000 pounds for vehicles operating on designated routes.
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Modifies tolerance allowance for vehicles to 12.5% above authorized gross vehicle weight (up from 5%), with maximum gross vehicle weight not exceeding 90,000 pounds.
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Updates penalty provisions in Section 27-19-89 to apply 5 cents per pound penalty for vehicles exceeding 90,000 pounds gross weight and 15 cents per pound for exceeding 100,000 pounds.
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Repeals "harvest permit" provisions that were set to expire July 1, 2016, and consolidates weight regulations by removing separate permit categories.
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Takes effect July 1, 2014.
Legislative Description
Truck weights; increase maximum gross vehicle weight to 90,000 pounds.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2014