5/20/08-SB841 has died. A separate bill – SB930 – has advanced to the governor that contains the provision to increase the maximum gross vehicle weight limit and axle weight limit for large trucks equipped with idle reduction technology.

4/1/08-The House Transportation Committee voted Tuesday, April 1, to approve a bill that is intended to reduce truck idling.
Sponsored by Sen. Bill Stouffer, R-Napton, SB841 would increase the maximum gross vehicle weight limit and axle weight limit for large trucks equipped with idle reduction technology. The bill also would authorize affected trucks to weigh up to an additional 400 pounds.
It now awaits clearance for consideration on the House floor. The Senate previously approved it by unanimous consent.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4633. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.

3/25/08-The Senate unanimously approved a bill that is intended to reduce truck idling. It now moves to the House.
Sponsored by Senate Transportation Chairman Bill Stouffer, R-Napton, SB841 would increase the maximum gross vehicle weight limit and axle weight limit for large trucks equipped with idle reduction technology. The bill also would authorize affected trucks to weigh up to an additional 400 pounds.
The bill is awaiting assignment to committee in the House.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4633. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.

2/1/08-The Senate Transportation Committee voted to clear the way for a bill to advance to the chamber floor that is intended to reduce truck idling.
Sponsored by Senate Transportation Chairman Bill Stouffer, R-Napton, SB841 would increase the maximum gross vehicle weight limit and axle weight limit for large trucks equipped with idle reduction technology. The bill also would authorize affected trucks to weigh up to an additional 400 pounds.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4633. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.

12/11/07-With a few weeks remaining until the start of the legislative session, a bill that likely will draw consideration is intended to reduce truck idling.
Sponsored by Senate Transportation Chairman Bill Stouffer, R-Napton, SB841 would increase the maximum gross vehicle weight limit and axle weight limit for large trucks equipped with idle reduction technology. The bill also would authorize affected trucks to weigh up to an additional 400 pounds.
It is awaiting assignment to committee for the session that begins Jan. 9.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4633. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.