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TN HB0770
TN HB0770AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, relative to maximum gross weight of freight motor vehicles.
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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/04/2025
03/04/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, increases, to the extent permissible under federal law, the maximum gross vehicle weight of a vehicle with an axle group of three axles that can be operated on the public highways of this state to 85,000 pounds. - Amends TCA Title 55.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Tennessee's vehicle weight regulations by increasing the maximum allowed gross vehicle weight for vehicles with a three-axle group (called a "tridem" configuration) from the current limit to 85,000 pounds, to the extent permitted by federal law. The bill also introduces a new requirement that if an operator is assessed additional taxes on vehicle weight for which Tennessee has not previously collected taxes, those taxes must be paid to the state department within 90 days of assessment. These changes apply specifically to public highways in Tennessee, and the bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025. By allowing heavier vehicles, this legislation could potentially benefit trucking and transportation industries by permitting slightly larger loads, while also ensuring that appropriate taxes are collected for any additional vehicle weight.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Failed in s/c Transportation Subcommittee of Transportation Committee (on 03/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0770&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB0770 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0770.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0770.pdf |
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