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TN HB0165
TN HB0165AN 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
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
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), which relates to the Tennessee Department of Transportation's authority to reduce maximum vehicle load weights during certain times of the year. Specifically, the bill changes the start date for potential weight restrictions from January 15 to January 1, meaning the department can now implement load weight reductions earlier in the year if necessary to protect streets, roads, highways, and other public thoroughfares from potential damage. This change effectively gives transportation officials more flexibility to manage road conditions during the winter months when roads may be more susceptible to damage from heavy vehicle loads. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, as stated in Section 2, which emphasizes the public welfare rationale for the change.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. (on 01/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0165&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0165.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB0031 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0031.pdf |
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