BILL · 2023–24 SESSION

HB 1787: Transport and delivery

Concerning the planning and implementation of infrastructure to facilitate the transport and delivery of goods.

Summary

  • Requires the Department of Transportation (Department) to establish a plan to facilitate the establishment and operation of commercial truck parking located near specified areas.
  • Requires the Department to report annually to the Governor and the Legislature on known increases to commercial parking near ports and specified interstate highways.
  • Requires the Department to develop and implement a program to provide assistance to counties and cities for comprehensive plan amendments, development regulations, and other programs to assist the development of commercial parking facilities.
  • Requires cities and counties to allow commercial parking near specified areas.
  • Encourages cities and counties to develop areas where commercial truck drivers can rest.
  • Updates the land use and transportation elements of the Growth Management Act to include various planning requirements related to commercial trucking.

From the House Bill Analysis 2023 (HB 1787), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 7, 2023
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Bryan Sandlin (R-15)
Introduced
February 7, 2023 in the House
Last action
January 8, 2024
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to the planning and implementation of infrastructure to facilitate the transport and delivery of goods;

Sponsors

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to Local Government.

HB 1787 in other sessions

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