123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1960 LR 2888(01)
An Act Regarding Axle Weight on Tri-axle Farm Trucks
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Damon of Hancock
Committee: Transportation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium cost increase - Highway Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill increases the maximum axle loads for tri-axle trucks with farm registrations from 54,000 pounds to 64,000 pounds.  The Department of Transportation indicates that this increase could result in a significant fiscal impact due to highway and road deterioration.  Although an exact estimate is not known at this time, the Department will continue to refine its estimate of the potential cost.