HB 737 Kentucky House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to the transportation of forestry products.

Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to define "primary forest products"; allow the transportation of primary forest products on state-maintained highways within 100 miles of their point of origin at increased weight limits of 90,000 pounds for dual rear axle trucks and 100,000 pounds for tri-axle trucks; specify that the increased weight limits do not apply on the interstate highway system or on any road with a posted bridge weight limit; amend KRS 189.990 to set penalties for violations.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2026 Last action Mar 4, 2026
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Mar 4, 2026
Committee
to Transportation (H)
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Feb 25, 2026
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Feb 25, 2026
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