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MS HB1491

MS HB1491
Vehicle weight limits; allow certain excess of limits for vehicles operated by engine fueled with compressed or LNG.


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Introduced
02/17/2020
In Committee
05/11/2020
Crossed Over
03/05/2020
Passed
Dead
06/09/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 63-5-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Permit Certain Vehicles Operated By An Engine Fueled Primarily By Compressed Or Liquefied Natural Gas To Exceed The Gross Weight And Axle Weight Limitations When Operating On Interstate Highways; To Bring Forward Sections 63-5-27, 63-5-29 And 63-5-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill would allow certain vehicles operated by an engine fueled primarily by compressed or liquefied natural gas to exceed the gross weight limits by up to 2,000 pounds, which is the difference in weight between a natural gas tank and fueling system and a comparable diesel tank and fueling system. The weight exception would apply to all interstate highways, as expressly permitted by federal law. The bill also brings forward existing sections of Mississippi law related to vehicle weight limits for potential amendment.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 06/09/2020)

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