TRULY AGREED
HB 646 -- WEIGH STATIONS
Currently, all commercial motor vehicles, except those licensed
for a gross weight of not more than 12,000 pounds, must stop at
an official weigh station. This bill increases that exemption
from 12,000 to 18,000 pounds.
PERFECTED
HB 646 -- WEIGH STATIONS (Hampton)
Currently, all commercial motor vehicles, except those licensed
for a gross weight of not more than 12,000 pounds, must stop at
an official weigh station. This bill increases that exemption
from 12,000 to 18,000 pounds.
FISCAL NOTE: No impact on state funds.
COMMITTEE
HB 646 -- WEIGH STATIONS
CO-SPONSORS: Hampton, Koller, Leake
COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee
on Transportation by a vote of 20 to 0.
Currently, all commercial motor vehicles, except those licensed
for a gross weight of not more than 12,000 pounds, must stop at
an official weigh station. This bill increases that exemption
from 12,000 to 18,000 pounds.
FISCAL NOTE: No impact on state funds.
PROPONENTS: Supporters say that more and more people are
driving pick-up trucks, especially for towing purposes, and such
vehicles are being registered for higher weights because of
towing. At the same time, traffic is growing at a rate of
approximately 5% a year. This legislation will help eliminate
congestion at the scales.
Testifying for the bill were Representative Hampton; and
Missouri Motor Carriers Association.
OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee.
Robert Triplett, Legislative Analyst
INTRODUCED
HB 646 -- Weigh Stations
Co-Sponsors: Hampton, Koller, Leake
Currently, all commercial motor vehicles, except those licensed
for a gross weight of not more than 12,000 pounds, must stop at
an official weigh station. This bill increases that exemption
from 12,000 to 18,000 pounds.
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