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HSB 611
Topics:Transportation
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 24, 2024
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 24, 2024
- Done: House committeeFebruary 7, 2024
- Next: Passes the House
- Skipped: Senate committeeSkipped
- Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 21, 202443–2
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 2447 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2447 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
Current law limits the maximum gross weight of a vehicle based on the highway on which the vehicle is operated and the number of axles and the distance between the axles on the vehicle. Generally, the maximum gross weight of a vehicle, including towed vehicles, is 80,000 pounds when operated on a highway in Iowa. Certain exceptions exist including but not limited to specially permitted vehicles and vehicles with six or seven axles while operated on noninterstate highways. Additionally, a motor vehicle equipped with an engine fueled primarily by natural gas may exceed the standard weight limit and is authorized to weigh up to 82,000 pounds, as long as the vehicle’s excessive weight equals the difference between the weight of the vehicle attributable to the natural gas tank and fueling system installed in the vehicle and the weight of a comparable diesel fuel tank and fueling system.
Read the full explanation
This bill strikes the requirement that the excessive weight be attributable to the power unit substitution and instead authorizes all such vehicles to weigh up to 82,000 pounds. _____ applicable gross weight limit, up to 82,000 pounds. A vehicle that exceeds the allowable weight based on its number of axles and the distance between the axles is subject to a scheduled fine. The scheduled fine ranges from $12 to $2,200 plus cents per pound in excess of 20,000 pounds over the limit.
From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text
House subcommittee
Named January 24, 2024. On January 31, 2024 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 3-0.
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Iowa Code it changes
Amends§321.463
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Lobbying
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- HF 529 Relating to the maximum weight of vehicles powered primarily by natural gas or electric ba…91st General Assembly · Approved by committeeNearly identical
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