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MS HB1329

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/21/2019

Primary Sponsor

Missy Warren McGee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 63-5-19 to allow rear projecting loads of vehicles to extend to distances allowable under federal law, in addition to existing state limitations.

  • Amends Section 63-5-23 to permit front projecting loads to extend to distances allowable under federal law, rather than being limited to three feet beyond the front wheels or bumper.

  • Maintains existing length restrictions for single vehicles (40 feet), semitrailers (53 feet), and other vehicle combinations while providing flexibility for load projections.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

Vehicle loads; allow certain front and rear projecting to extend as allowable under federal law.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/21/2019

Committee Referrals

Highways and Transportation2/26/2019
Transportation1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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