SB0781Second Reading

Amends TCA Title 55.

Tennessee SB0781 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 55 to establish a maximum gross vehicle weight of 85,000 pounds for freight motor vehicles with a tridem axle configuration, contingent on federal law compliance. The bill affects owners and operators of such vehicles by requiring them to pay a registration tax based on this weight limit. Additionally, it mandates that any additional tax assessed for unregistered weight must be paid to the Department of Revenue within 90 days of assessment.

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Overview

Tennessee SB0781 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 55 to establish a maximum gross vehicle weight of 85,000 pounds for freight motor vehicles with a tridem axle configuration, contingent on federal law compliance. The bill affects owners and operators of such vehicles by requiring them to pay a registration tax based on this weight limit. Additionally, it mandates that any additional tax assessed for unregistered weight must be paid to the Department of Revenue within 90 days of assessment.

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Sponsor

Massey, Becky

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 4, 2025

Last Action

February 12, 2025

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee

Subjects
Motor VehiclesTraffic Safety

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