WA People
BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

HB 1486: Vehicle tires max gross wgt

Concerning maximum gross weights for vehicle tires.

Summary

  • Increases the maximum weight limit per tire from 500 pounds per inch of tread to 600 pounds per inch of tread.
  • Removes the requirement that an axle manufactured after July 31, 1993, carrying more than 10,000 pounds gross weight must be equipped with four or more tires.
  • Clarifies that the width of a tire is determined by measuring the cross section of the tread of a wheel, the outer face of a track, or the runner of a sled.
  • Specifies that is is unlawful to have gross weight on a tire in excess of the manufacturer's sidewall rating, or to exceed 600 pounds per inch of tire width.

From the House Bill Analysis 2015 (HB 1486), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 2015
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Dave Hayes (R-10)
Introduced
January 21, 2015 in the House
Last action
March 10, 2016
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to maximum gross weights for vehicle tires;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Dave Hayes (R-10)

6 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Dean Takko D-19Kristine Lytton D-40Ed Orcutt R-20Brandon Vick R-18Gael Tarleton D-36Dan Griffey R-35

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  6. First reading, referred to Transportation (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1486 in other sessions

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