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HB737

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AN ACT relating to the transportation of forestry products.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to define "primary forest products"; allow the transportation of primary forest products on state-maintained highways within 100 miles of their point of origin at increased weight limits of 90,000 pounds for dual rear axle trucks and 100,000 pounds for tri-axle trucks; specify that the increased weight limits do not apply on the interstate highway system or on any road with a posted bridge weight limit; amend KRS 189.990 to set penalties for violations.

Forests and ForestryHighways, Streets, and BridgesMotor CarriersTransportation

Introduced: February 25, 2026

Last action: March 4, 2026

To Transportation (H)
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Legislative History

Feb 25, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Feb 25, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Mar 4, 2026 · House
To Transportation (H)

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Portrait of Richard White
Richard White

Representative · House District 099

Primary sponsor
Richard.White@kylegislature.gov
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