HB 646 -- WEIGH STATIONS

Currently, all commercial motor vehicles, except those licensed
for a gross weight of not more than 12,000 pounds, must stop at
an official weigh station.  This bill increases that exemption
from 12,000 to 18,000 pounds.

HB 646 -- WEIGH STATIONS (Hampton)

Currently, all commercial motor vehicles, except those licensed
for a gross weight of not more than 12,000 pounds, must stop at
an official weigh station.  This bill increases that exemption
from 12,000 to 18,000 pounds.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

HB 646 -- WEIGH STATIONS

CO-SPONSORS:  Hampton, Koller, Leake

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee
on Transportation by a vote of 20 to 0.

Currently, all commercial motor vehicles, except those licensed
for a gross weight of not more than 12,000 pounds, must stop at
an official weigh station.  This bill increases that exemption
from 12,000 to 18,000 pounds.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that more and more people are
driving pick-up trucks, especially for towing purposes, and such
vehicles are being registered for higher weights because of
towing.  At the same time, traffic is growing at a rate of
approximately 5% a year.  This legislation will help eliminate
congestion at the scales.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Hampton; and
Missouri Motor Carriers Association.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Robert Triplett, Legislative Analyst

HB 646 -- Weigh Stations

Co-Sponsors:  Hampton, Koller, Leake

Currently, all commercial motor vehicles, except those licensed
for a gross weight of not more than 12,000 pounds, must stop at
an official weigh station.  This bill increases that exemption
from 12,000 to 18,000 pounds.