TennesseeLegislation
HB 770 (SB 781): Motor Vehicles - As introduced, increases, to the extent permissible under federal law, the maximum…
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
What it does
Addresses higher allowable weights for specified commercial-vehicle axle configurations.
Full title: Present law provides that registration is a condition precedent to use of a freight motor vehicle in this state, and the owner or operator of such vehicle must pay a registration tax sufficient to allow for its operation under a declared maximum gross weight for its axle configuration. This bill provides that (i) to the extent permissible under federal law, the maximum gross vehicle weight of such a vehicle with an axle group of three axles (tridem) for registration and use of such a vehicle on the public highways of this state is 85,000 and (ii) if an operator is assessed an additional tax on
Action history
- February 12, 2025Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
- February 10, 2025Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- February 4, 2025Filed for introduction
