Truck weights; exempts vehicles hauling wood pellets from weight limits and permit fees. (HB991)
Introduced By
Del. Dave Nutter (R-Christiansburg)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Truck weights; vehicles hauling wood pellets. Exempts vehicles hauling wood pellets from weight limits, overweight permits, and permit fees. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/13/2010 | Committee |
| 01/13/2010 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10101885D |
| 01/13/2010 | Referred to Committee on Transportation |
| 01/25/2010 | Impact statement from DPB (HB991) |
| 01/28/2010 | Passed by in Transportation with letter |
Comments
Why?
I presume that the State would like to encourage this industry which does have some promise. Wood pellets are much more popular in Europe. Do coal haulers have a similar exemption?