HB 279 (2021): relative to the maximum allowable vehicle gross weight for a combination of truck-tractor and single semi-trailer with 4 or more axles.

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HB 279 (2021)

relative to the maximum allowable vehicle gross weight for a combination of truck-tractor and single semi-trailer with 4 or more axles.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–6 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-0319h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2021-0319h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 9, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On April 9, 2021 the House rejected a motion to pass it with changes on a division vote 181–188. On April 9, 2021 the House voted to lay it on the table on a roll call 200–173, on a motion by Rep. Aron. The bill died on the table when the session ended on January 5, 2022, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2021, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation
  • February 19, 2021, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Transportation

Votes

  • April 9, 2021, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0319h — yeas 181, nays 188, failed
  • April 9, 2021, House: Lay on Table — yeas 200, nays 173, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Transportation
  • February 12, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/12/2021 10:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/98796113084 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • February 19, 2021: Executive Session: 02/19/2021 02:00 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/98257633759
  • March 26, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-0319h (Vote 13-6; RC)
  • April 9, 2021: Amendment #2021-0319h : AA VV 04/09/2021
  • April 9, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0319h: MF DV 181-188 04/09/2021
  • April 9, 2021: Lay on Table (Rep. Aron): MA RC 200-173 04/09/2021
  • January 5, 2022: Died on Table, Session ended 01/05/2022

Laws It Would Change

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