Relating to the issuance of excess axle or gross weight permits.
HB 5332 would allow commercial trucks to operate with axle weights up to 10% over standard limits and total gross weights up to 5% over standard limits, provided they obtain a permit. It directly affects trucking companies and drivers who transport heavy loads, requiring a $90 base fee plus additional fees and a visible permit sticker on the vehicle windshield. Permits would be valid for one year, display expiration dates, and must be removed upon vehicle sale, lease expiration, or permit expiry. Failure to display the sticker would be a Class C misdemeanor.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 7, 2025
Last action May 1, 2025
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Committee
3
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Helen Kerwin
RRepublican
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