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HB 770 (SB 781): Motor Vehicles - As introduced, increases, to the extent permissible under federal law, the maximum…

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. 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