BILL · 1991–92 SESSION

HB 1991: Vehicle size/weight rstrctns

Adjusting certain vehicle size and weight restrictions.

Summary

  • State law is brought into compliance with federal regulations governing specialized equipment by: (1) exempting auto and boat transporters from the state's 15-foot vehicle overhang restriction; and (2) authorizing a combination with an overall length of 75 feet that consists of a truck or tractor towing three trucks or tractors in a triple saddlemount position.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 1991), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 1991
  1. IntroducedFeb 18, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 13, 1991
  4. Passed SenateApr 19, 1991
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 10, 1991
Prime sponsor
Ruth Fisher (D-27)
Introduced
February 18, 1991 in the House
Last action
May 10, 1991
Session law
Chapter 143, Laws of 1991
Requested by
State agency

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Ruth Fisher (D-27)

3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 13, 1991
Version voted on: HB 1991
97 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57010
Republican40000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Absent (1)

Senate · Final Passage

April 19, 1991
Version voted on: HB 1991
45 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22002
Republican23002
How each member voted

History

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HB 1991 in other sessions

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