5/5/08-A bill has died that sought to establish seven stages of penalties for vehicles or combinations of vehicles in excess of the gross weight limitations.
Sponsored by Sen. Susan Paddack, D-Ada, SB1416 missed a deadline to advance from the House General Government and Transportation Committee, effectively killing it for the year. The Senate previously approved it.
The bill would have mandated that trucks found to be overloaded between 700 pounds and 2,000 pounds would face fines of 3 cents for every pound overweight. Violations for trucks weighing between 2,001 pounds and 5,000 pounds more than allowed would have faced fines of 5 cents per pound.
Fines for trucks found 5,001 pounds to 7,500 pounds overweight would have increased to 7 cents per pound. Trucks weighing between 7,501 pounds and 10,000 pounds in excess would have faced fines of 9 cents per pound.
Violations for trucks weighing between 10,001 pounds and 12,500 pounds more than allowed would have been fined 11 cents per pound. Fines would have increased to 13 cents per pound for weight violations ranging from 12,501 pounds to 15,000 pounds. Any trucks found to be 15,001 pounds or more in excess would have faced fines of 15 cents per pound.

3/12/08-The Senate unanimously approved a bill that would establish seven stages of penalties for vehicles or combinations of vehicles in excess of the gross weight limitations. It now moves to the House.
Sponsored by Sen. Susan Paddack, D-Ada, SB1416 would mandate that trucks found to be overloaded between 700 pounds and 2,000 pounds would face fines of 3 cents for every pound overweight. Violations for trucks weighing between 2,001 pounds and 5,000 pounds more than allowed would face fines of 5 cents per pound.
Fines for trucks found 5,001 pounds to 7,500 pounds overweight would increase to 7 cents per pound. Trucks weighing between 7,501 pounds and 10,000 pounds in excess would face fines of 9 cents per pound.
Violations for trucks weighing between 10,001 pounds and 12,500 pounds more than allowed would be fined 11 cents per pound. Fines would increase to 13 cents per pound for weight violations ranging from 12,501 pounds to 15,000 pounds. Any trucks found to be 15,001 pounds or more in excess would face fines of 15 cents per pound.
The bill is in the House General Government and Transportation Committee. For bill status, call (405) 524-0126.

2/28/08-The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a bill that would establish seven stages of penalties for vehicles or combinations of vehicles in excess of the gross weight limitations. It now moves to the Senate floor.
Sponsored by Sen. Susan Paddack, D-Ada, SB1416 would mandate that trucks found to be overloaded between 700 pounds and 2,000 pounds would face fines of 3 cents for every pound overweight. Violations for trucks weighing between 2,001 pounds and 5,000 pounds more than allowed would face fines of 5 cents per pound.
Fines for trucks found 5,001 pounds to 7,500 pounds overweight would increase to 7 cents per pound. Trucks weighing between 7,501 pounds and 10,000 pounds in excess would face fines of 9 cents per pound.
Violations for trucks weighing between 10,001 pounds and 12,500 pounds more than allowed would be fined 11 cents per pound. Fines would increase to 13 cents per pound for weight violations ranging from 12,501 pounds to 15,000 pounds. Any trucks found to be 15,001 pounds or more in excess would face fines of 15 cents per pound.
For Senate bill status, call (405) 524-0126.

2/7/08-A bill in the Senate Appropriations Committee would establish seven stages of penalties for vehicles or combinations of vehicles in excess of the gross weight limitations.
Under SB1416, sponsored by Sen. Susan Paddack, D-Ada, trucks found to be overloaded between 700 pounds and 2,000 pounds would face fines of 3 cents for every pound overweight. Violations for trucks weighing between 2,001 pounds and 5,000 pounds more than allowed would face fines of 5 cents per pound.
Fines for trucks found 5,001 pounds to 7,500 pounds overweight would increase to 7 cents per pound. Trucks weighing between 7,501 pounds and 10,000 pounds in excess would face fines of 9 cents per pound. Violations for trucks weighing between 10,001 pounds and 12,500 pounds more than allowed would be fined 11 cents per pound. Fines would increase to 13 cents per pound for weight violations ranging from 12,501 pounds to 15,000 pounds. Any trucks found to be 15,001 pounds or more in excess would face fines of 15 cents per pound.
For Senate bill status, call (405) 524-0126.

1/28/08-Sen. Susan Paddack, D-Ada, has offered legislation for consideration during the regular session that starts Monday, Feb. 4, that would establish seven stages of penalties for vehicles or combinations of vehicles in excess of the gross weight limitations.
Trucks found to be overloaded between 700 pounds and 2,000 pounds would face fines of 3 cents for every pound overweight. Violations for trucks weighing between 2,001 pounds and 5,000 pounds more than allowed would face fines of 5 cents per pound.
Fines for trucks found 5,001 pounds to 7,500 pounds overweight would increase to 7 cents per pound. Trucks weighing between 7,501 pounds and 10,000 pounds in excess would face fines of 9 cents per pound. Violations for trucks weighing between 10,001 pounds and 12,500 pounds more than allowed would be fined 11 cents per pound. Fines would increase to 13 cents per pound for weight violations ranging from 12,501 pounds to 15,000 pounds. Any trucks found to be 15,001 pounds or more in excess would face fines of 15 cents per pound.
SB1416 is awaiting assignment to committee. For Senate bill status, call (405) 524-0126.