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MS HB1491
Bill
Status
6/9/2020
Primary Sponsor
Larry Byrd
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AI Summary
HB 1491 Summary
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Allows vehicles powered by compressed or liquefied natural gas engines to exceed gross vehicle weight limits by up to 2,000 pounds on interstate highways to account for heavier natural gas fuel systems compared to diesel systems.
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Weight exception applies to the difference between natural gas tank and fueling system weight versus comparable diesel tank and fueling system weight.
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Exception is permitted under 23 USC Section 127, which allows states to exempt natural gas vehicles from federal weight limits on interstate highways.
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Brings forward existing weight limitation sections (63-5-27, 63-5-29, and 63-5-31) for possible future amendment without immediate changes to those provisions.
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Effective July 1, 2020.
Legislative Description
Vehicle weight limits; allow certain excess of limits for vehicles operated by engine fueled with compressed or LNG.
Last Action
Died In Committee
6/9/2020