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MS HB81

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Charles Busby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows vehicles powered primarily by natural gas engines to exceed their authorized gross weight, tandem, or axle weight by the weight difference between a natural gas tank/fueling system and a comparable diesel system, up to a maximum of 2,000 pounds.

  • The weight increase applies to all state roads and interstate highways under federal exemption 23 USCS 127.

  • Amends Section 63-5-33 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to establish this weight allowance for natural gas vehicles.

  • Brings forward Sections 63-5-27, 63-5-29, and 63-5-31 for possible amendment in future legislative sessions.

  • Effective July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

Natural gas vehicles; authorize a weight limit increase for.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/2/2018

Full Bill Text

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