DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 591 Engrossed 2016 Regular Session Terry Landry
Abstract: Provides an exception from certain weight requirements for certain vehicles.
Present law provides that the total gross weight of any vehicle or combination of vehicles shall not
exceed a certain amount.
Proposed law provides an exception to present law that allows for a vehicle, if operated by an engine
fueled primarily by compressed or liquified natural gas, to exceed this limitation by up to 2,000 lbs.
Proposed law specifies that the weight exception provided in proposed law applies to all state roads
and interstate highways per the exemption expressly permitted by federal law.
(Adds R.S. 32:386(L))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Transportation, Highways and
Public Works to the original bill:
1. Make technical changes.
2. Provide proposed law would apply to a vehicle with an engine fueled primarily rather
than wholly or partially with compressed or liquified natural gas.