House Bill 536

Chair's Name: Vance Smith

Committee: Transportation

House Sponsor: Johnny Floyd 

HB 536 makes changes on the fines imposed for weight violations by allowing the variance to be calculated per single axle, tandem axle, or maximum total gross weight.

This bill received a Do Pass recommendation from the Transportation Committee and comes to the House Floor under the Open Rule. 

Chairman Smith's opinion of this legislation:

WHAT PROBLEM/OPPORTUNITY DOES THIS LEGISLATION ADDRESS?

Allows a fine to be imposed starting with the allowed variance on certain materials hauled in Georgia.

WHAT IS THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND THIS LEGISLATION?

To align fines with allowed variances on weights.

THIS LEGISLATION:

• Reduces the Tax Burden on our Citizens:

            More flexibility for business.