
Author
Stephen Meeks
401-H State Capitol
Atlanta, GA 30334
404-656-7857
steven.meeks@house.ga.gov
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Bill Text
Category
Size and Weight
State
GA
Summary
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Increases commercial truck weight limit on state and local roads to 90,000 pounds from 80,000.
Issue
Provides for an allowable variance for weight limitations upon a vehicle or load hauling certain commodities within a certain range and areas of the state; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for penalties; to authorize the enforcement of excess vehicle weight violations by local law enforcement.
Notes
Effective 7/1/23.
History
02/02/2023 First reading in House.
02/06/2023 Second reading in House.
02/13/2023 House Committee reported favorably by substitute.
02/16/2023 Withdrawn from House and recommitted.
02/23/2023 House Committee reported favorably by substitute.
02/28/2023 Withdrawn from House and recommitted.
03/06/2023 House Committee reported favorably by substitute.
03/06/2023 Third reading in House.
03/06/2023 Passed House.
03/07/2023 Read in Senate and referred to Committee.
03/21/2023 Senate Committee reported favorably by Senate.
03/21/2023 Read second time in Senate.
03/23/2023 Read third time in Senate.
03/23/2023 Passed Senate.
03/27/2023 House disagreed with Senate amendment.
03/29/2023 House insisted.
03/29/2023 Senate insisted.
03/29/2023 House and Senate conference committees appointed.
03/29/2023 House and Senate conference committee reports adopted.
04/04/2023 Sent to Governor.
05/03/2023 Signed by Governor.