2/22/08-A bill has died that would have increased the maximum weight allowed for vehicles on highways in the state to 88,000 pounds.
Sponsored by Rep. Deryk Parker, D-Lucedale, HB11 remained in the House Transportation Committee at the deadline to advance to the House floor, effectively killing it for the year.
The bill would have allowed a tolerance not to exceed 10 percent above a vehicle’s authorized gross vehicle weight, tandem or axle weight.
Fine amounts would have remained unchanged.

2/1/08-A bill in the House Transportation Committee would increase the maximum weight allowed for vehicles on highways in the state to 88,000 pounds.
Sponsored by Rep. Deryk Parker, D-Lucedale, HB11 would allow a tolerance not to exceed 10 percent above a vehicle’s authorized gross vehicle weight, tandem or axle weight.
Fine amounts would remain unchanged.
The deadline to advance from the committee to the House floor is Tuesday, Feb. 19.
For bill status, call (601) 359-3719.