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MS HB1237
Bill
Status
3/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
Larry Byrd
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AI Summary
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Vehicles powered primarily by compressed or liquefied natural gas may exceed gross vehicle weight and axle weight limits by up to 2,000 pounds to account for the heavier weight of natural gas tanks and fueling systems compared to diesel equivalents.
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The weight exemption applies to all state roads and interstate highways under authority granted by federal law (23 USCS Section 127, as amended by the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act of 2015).
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Sections 63-5-27 and 63-5-29 of Mississippi Code are brought forward for possible future amendment regarding wheel and axle weight limitations.
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The act takes effect July 1, 2020.
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles; increase gross weight and axle weight limitations for certain carrying gas tanks and fueling systems.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2020