4/1/09-A bill died that called for increasing truck weight limits for certain haulers in winter months.
Sponsored by Rep. Julie French, D-Scobey, HB233 missed a committee deadline to advance, effectively killing it for the year.
The measure authorized a wintertime 10 percent overweight permit for hauling grain, hay, livestock or “products needed to support the operation” of farms or ranches.
The special order would have been applied from Dec. 1 to March 7 each year. Permits would have cost $50 for each towing vehicle and would have been valid for 30 days or until March 7, whichever is earlier.

1/27/09-A bill in the House Transportation Committee would increase truck weight limits for certain haulers in winter months.
Sponsored by Rep. Julie French, D-Scobey, HB233 would authorize a wintertime 10-percent overweight permit for hauling grain, hay, livestock or “products needed to support the operation” of farms or ranches.
The special order would be applied from Dec. 1 to March 7 each year. Permits would cost $50 for each towing vehicle and would be valid for 30 days or until March 7, whichever is earlier.
For bill status, call 406-444-4800.

1/12/09-Rep. Julie French, D-Scobey, has offered a bill that would increase truck weight limits for certain haulers in winter months.
HB233 would authorize a wintertime 10-percent overweight permit for hauling grain, hay, livestock or “products needed to support the operation” of farms or ranches.
The special order would be applied from Dec. 1 to March 7 each year. Permits would cost $50 for each towing vehicle and would be valid for 30 days or until March 7, whichever is earlier.
The bill is awaiting assignment to committee. For bill status, call 406-444-4800.