5/7/09-Gov. Tim Kaine signed into law a bill that affects certain overweight truck permits. It takes effect July 1.
Previously HB1752, the new law extends until July 1, 2010, the sunset on the law granting trucks hauling gravel, sand, or crushed stone no more than 50 miles from origin to destination in counties that impose a severance tax on coal and gases the same weight limits prescribed for coal trucks.
The same overweight permits are allowed for trucks hauling coal and coal byproducts to electricity-generation facilities as trucks hauling coal to a loading dock or railroad. An annual overweight vehicle fee also will be set for tank wagons.

3/25/09-A bill on Gov. Tim Kaine’s desk would affect certain overweight truck permits. Sponsored by Rep. Charles Carrico Sr, R-Galax, HB1752 would extend until July 1, 2010, the sunset on the law granting trucks hauling gravel, sand, or crushed stone no more than 50 miles from origin to destination in counties that impose a severance tax on coal and gases the same weight limits prescribed for coal trucks.
The bill also would allow the same overweight permits for trucks hauling coal and coal byproducts to electricity-generation facilities as trucks hauling coal to a loading dock or railroad. An annual overweight vehicle fee also would be set for tank wagons.
For bill status, call 804-698-1500. In Virginia, call 877-391-3228.