GA HB 189
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
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02/16/2023 Withdrawn from House and recommitted.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02/28/2023 Withdrawn from House and recommitted.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.