SF 359: Relating to the charging procedure for scheduled violations for exceeding weight limits on an axle or vehicle

What it does

11 authorize the commissioner of public safety, the director of transportation, and the director of the department of natural resources to adopt a uniform citation and complaint, and associated procedures, for charging traffic violations and other violations which are designated as scheduled violations.463 limits the maximum gross weight of a vehicle based on the number and type of axles and the distance between the axles on the vehicle. A violation results in a scheduled fine ranging from $12 to $2,200 plus cents per pound in excess of 20,000 pounds over the limit.

House subcommittee · named March 20, 2023

• Rep. Charley Thomson (R) · charley.thomson@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Tom Determann (R) · tom.determann@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Mary L. Madison (D) · mary.madison@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: Iowa County Attorneys Association; League of Women Voters of Iowa

In plain words

1. February 22, 2023Filed in the Senate
2. February 22, 2023Approved by the Senate committee
3. March 7, 2023Passed the Senate, 49–0
4. March 9, 2023Arrived in the House
5. March 20, 2023House subcommittee named: Thomson, C., Determann and Madison
6. March 21, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
7. March 29, 2023Approved by the House committee
8. April 4, 2023Passed the House, 97–0
9. April 28, 2023Sent to the Governor
10. April 28, 2023Signed into law