BILL · 1995–96 SESSION

HB 2459: Truck weight/tire factors

Adjusting tire factors for vehicle maximum gross weights.

Summary

  • A straddle trailer used exclusively to transport fruit bins between the field, storage and processing is subject to the following tire requirements: (1) A trailer manufactured before January 1, 1996, that is equipped with single-tire axles or a single axle walking beam may continue to operate at 600 pounds per inch width of tire; and (2) a trailer manufactured after January 1, 1996, may carry 515 pounds per inch…

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 2459), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 1996
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 1996
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 5, 1996
  4. Passed SenateFeb 28, 1996
  5. Governor
  6. LawMar 20, 1996
Prime sponsor
Jim Clements (R-14)
Introduced
January 11, 1996 in the House
Last action
March 20, 1996
Session law
Chapter 116, Laws of 1996
Companion bill
SB 6524

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim Clements (R-14)

4 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 5, 1996
Version voted on: HB 2459
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat35001
Republican62000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

Senate · Final Passage

February 28, 1996
Version voted on: HB 2459
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24001
Republican22002
How each member voted

History

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HB 2459 in other sessions

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