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SB19-038

Agricultural Trailers Port Of Entry Clearance

Concerning an exception to the requirement that a motor vehicle clear a port of entry for vehicles transporting agricultural commodities.
Session:
2019 Regular Session
Subjects:
Agriculture
Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Bill Summary

Current law requires motor vehicles having an empty weight of 16,000 or more pounds or a motor vehicle that weighs 26,001 or more pounds fully loaded to clear a port of entry within 5 miles of its route. The bill exempts motor vehicles hauling trailers used primarily for agricultural commodities, including livestock.


(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Status

Introduced
Lost

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Sponsors

Sponsor Type Legislators
Prime Sponsor

Sen. J. Sonnenberg
Rep. R. Pelton

Sponsor

Sen. L. Crowder

Co-sponsor

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