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HR 1487 · introduced · niche

Agricultural and Forestry Hauling Efficiency Act

What this bill does

  • Virginia can allow agricultural and forestry vehicles to weigh up to 90,000 pounds on interstate highways with special permits.
  • Farmers and forestry companies transporting crops, logs, and wood products are affected by this weight limit increase.
  • The change takes effect upon passage and requires no federal funding.

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Community Threads

Started by Cosponsor

  1. 01

    How would allowing 90,000-pound agricultural vehicles on Virginia interstates affect highway maintenance costs and safety compared to current weight limits?

  2. 02

    What specific evidence shows that farmers and forestry companies need higher weight limits to remain competitive or efficient in their operations?

  3. 03

    Which states currently permit similar heavy agricultural vehicle weights on interstates, and what have been the documented outcomes?

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Sponsor · R-VA-5

John J. McGuire III

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Introduced 2025-02-26

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-02-26 · IntroReferral

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H845)

  2. 2025-02-21 · house · Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

  3. 2025-02-21 · house · IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

  4. 2025-02-21 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  5. 2025-02-21 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

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