Revision: March 26, 2021, 10:39 a.m.
Rep. Pearl, Merr. 26
February 10, 2021
2021-0319h
11/04
Amendment to HB 279
Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:
1 Motor Vehicles; Maximum Gross Weight. Amend RSA 266:18-b, III(g) to read as follows:
(g) For a combination of truck-tractor and single semi-trailer with 4 or more axles, the weight on any single axle shall not exceed 22,400 pounds and the weight on any tandem axle shall not exceed 36,000 pounds, and the weight of any tri-axle shall not exceed 54,000 pounds. For a combination of truck-tractor and single semi-trailer with 4 or more axles that is carrying raw forestry products, the weight on any tandem axle shall not exceed 40,000 pounds. For purposes of this subparagraph, "raw forestry products" means unprocessed logs and wood chips harvested from forestland, as defined in RSA 227-G:2, VIII, that have not previously been moved off site.
2021-0319h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill increases the maximum gross weight allowed on any tandem axle for a combination of truck-tractor and single semi-trailer with 4 or more axles that carries raw forestry products. The bill also defines "raw forestry products" for purposes of calculating maximum gross weight.