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TN SB0031
TN SB0031AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 47; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 65; Title 66 and Title 67, relative to transportation.
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Introduced
01/06/2025
01/06/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, changes from January 15 to January 1, the beginning date of each year at which time the department of transportation may reduce the maximum weight of vehicle loads if necessary to protect the streets, roads, highways, or other public thoroughfares from unnecessary injury or damage. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 47; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 65; Title 66 and Title 67.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-7-103(a) by changing the timeframe during which the department of transportation can reduce the maximum weight of vehicle loads to protect roads and highways from damage. Specifically, the bill shifts the starting date from January 15 to January 1 each year, while maintaining the end date of April 15. This means that the transportation department will now have the authority to impose weight restrictions on vehicles two weeks earlier in the year than previously allowed. The purpose of such weight restrictions is typically to prevent damage to roads during periods of potential road vulnerability, such as during freeze-thaw cycles when pavement can be more susceptible to structural damage from heavy vehicles. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, as determined by the Tennessee General Assembly.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Refer to Senate Transportation & Safety Committee (on 02/18/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0031&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB0031 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0031.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0031.pdf |
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