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MS SB2467

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/25/2020

Primary Sponsor

Joey Fillingane

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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, equal to the weight difference between a natural gas tank/fueling system and a comparable diesel system.

  • Weight exception applies to all interstate highways per federal exemption under 23 USC Section 127.

  • Brings forward existing sections 63-5-27, 63-5-29, and 63-5-31 of Mississippi Code related to vehicle weight limitations for possible amendment.

  • Effective July 1, 2020.

Legislative Description

Weight limits; allow certain vehicles fueled by compressed or liquefied natural gas to exceed on interstate highways.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

6/25/2020

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/25/2020
Highways and Transportation2/14/2020

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