DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 825 Engrossed 2024 Regular Session Romero
Abstract: Provides for trucks hauling construction aggregates authorization to exceed the
maximum gross vehicle weight limit in certain circumstances. Provides for exceptions and
definitions.
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, asphalt, bulk soil, and dirt.
Proposed law modifies the present law definition of "construction aggregates" to include 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 5%, 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 5% 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 provides that the maximum gross weight of dump trucks hauling concrete or
construction aggregates with up to 5% of excess weight cannot exceed 80,000 pounds with a 2%
tolerance.
Proposed law defines "dump truck" as a vehicle designed exclusively to transport construction
aggregates.
(Amends R.S. 32:388(B)(4)(b)(intro. para.); Adds R.S. 32:388(B)(1)(b)(v) and (4)(b)(xvi) through
(xviii))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Transportation, Highways and
Public Works to the original bill: 1. Change the allowable variance in proposed law for dump trucks hauling concrete or
construction aggregates from 10% to 5% of the total gross weight.
2. Add provision that specifies the trucks cannot exceed 80,000 pounds plus a tolerance of
2%.