Concrete and solid waste trucks; increase maximum gross weight of.
SB 2256 increases weight limits for specialized trucks transporting concrete and solid waste in Mississippi. Concrete trucks with three axles may now weigh up to 64,000 pounds (previously lower), and those with four axles up to 72,000 pounds. Solid waste trucks with three axles also receive the 64,000-pound limit. All affected vehicles must operate within 50 miles of their base, stay within vehicle capacity limits, have all-wheel brakes, and avoid interstate highways and bridges restricted by officials.
Bill status
died
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2025
Last action Mar 12, 2025
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MODERATE
This bill expands weight limits for heavy vehicles transporting concrete and solid waste in Mississippi, increasing the maximum gross weight from 60,000 to 64,000 pounds for three-axle vehicles and establishing a new 72,000-pound limit for four-axle vehicles. The amendment adds solid waste transporters to the special weight exemption category alongside concrete transporters, while maintaining existing restrictions on axle distribution, operating radius, and prohibited routes. The changes take effect on July 1, 2025.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include vehicles transporting solid waste in addition to concrete transporters, broadening the categories of heavy vehicles eligible for increased weight limits.
REQUIREMENT
Increased maximum gross vehicle weight from 60,000 to 64,000 pounds for three-axle concrete and solid waste transporters
Established a new 72,000-pound maximum gross weight limit for four-axle concrete and solid waste transporters
SCOPE
Added solid waste transporters to the list of vehicles eligible for special weight exemptions alongside concrete transporters
DEFINITION
Added language clarifying that exempt vehicles must not be available in sizes that comply with standard road weight laws
EXEMPTIONS
Added exemption for rear axles of trailer-mounted knuckle boom log loaders from tire loading limitations
TIMELINE
Established July 1, 2025 as the effective date for the new weight limits
Floor votes · Senate Feb 7, 2025
How they voted
49–1
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 51
Feb 7, 2025
D
Democratic16
100% Yea
R
Republican35
94% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
lower
Feb 14, 2025
Committee
Referred To Transportation
lower
Feb 11, 2025
Introduced
Transmitted To House
upper
Feb 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed As Amended
upper
Feb 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Amended
upper
Jan 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
upper
Jan 20, 2025
Committee
Referred To Highways and Transportation
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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