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TN HB0770

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Crawford

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum gross vehicle weight for trucks with tridem axle groups (three axles) to 85,000 pounds on Tennessee public highways, subject to federal law limitations

  • Requires operators assessed additional taxes for vehicle weight not previously taxed in Tennessee to pay within 90 days of assessment

  • Amends both the vehicle registration statutes (Title 55, Chapter 4) and highway weight limit statutes (Title 55, Chapter 7) to implement the new weight limit

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, relative to maximum gross weight of freight motor vehicles.

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Failed in s/c Transportation Subcommittee of Transportation Committee

3/4/2025

Committee Referrals

General Sub of Transportation2/26/2025
Transportation2/6/2025

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