DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 164 Reengrossed 2019 Regular Session Franklin
Abstract: Creates a weight variance for "dump trucks".
Present law defines "construction aggregates" as sand, gravel, crushed stone, reef shell, clam shell,
sand-clam shell mixture, sand-reef shell mixture, sand clay gravel, clam-reef shell mixture, crushed
concrete, expanded clay, calcium sulfate hemihydrate, and asphalt.
Proposed law modifies the present law definition for "construction aggregates" to include bulk soil,
bulk rock, sand rock, and asphalt millings.
Proposed law authorizes dump trucks hauling concrete or construction aggregates to exceed the
maximum permissible axle weight, without a penalty, provided the truck does not exceed its
maximum permissible gross weight by more than 10%, the truck does not exceed the posted load
while crossing a posted bridge, the truck is not operating on the interstate system, and no tire on the
truck exceeds its tire weight rating.
Proposed law further provides that if the truck's total excess weight is greater than 10% of its
maximum permissible gross weight it must be assessed a penalty based on the total amount by which
the truck's weight exceeds its maximum permissible gross weight.
Proposed law defines "dump truck" as a vehicle designed exclusively to transport construction
aggregates.
(Amends R.S. 32:388(B)(4)(b); Adds R.S. 32:388(B)(1)(b)(v))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Make technical changes.
2. Remove the special permit for "dump trucks".
3. Provide for a weight variance which authorizes trucks hauling concrete or construction
aggregates to exceed the maximum allowable axle weights, without penalty, provided the
dump truck does not exceed the maximum permissible gross weight, as provided for in
present law, by more than 10% as provided, and the truck does not exceed the posted load while crossing a posted bridge, the truck is not operating on the interstate system,
and no tire on the truck exceeds its tire weight rating.
4. Modify the definition of "construction aggregate" to include bulk soil, bulk rock, sand
rock, and asphalt millings.