Overweight permits; makes carriers of coal, etc., responsible for obtaining. (HB127)

Introduced By

Del. Terry Kilgore (R-Gate City)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Overweight permits for haulers of coal, etc.  Makes "carriers" (rather than "owners or operators") responsible for obtaining the permits and complying with other requirements. A definition of "carrier" is provided. Overweight penalties are changed to civil penalties, and the amount of time allowed for load shifting is limited to one hour. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/05/2010Committee
01/05/2010Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10101715D
01/05/2010Referred to Committee on Transportation
01/15/2010Assigned Transportation sub: #2
01/27/2010Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2011
01/28/2010Passed by in Transportation with letter