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Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · March 4, 2026

To Transportation (H)

Introduced February 25, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB737

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 Forestry Highways, Streets, and Bridges Motor Carriers Transportation

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This bill would allow trucks hauling raw forestry products like timber to carry heavier loads on state-maintained roads within 100 miles of where those products originate. The higher weight limits would apply to certain truck configurations but would not be permitted on interstate highways or roads with posted bridge weight restrictions. It also sets penalties for drivers or carriers who violate these rules. Who it may affect: logging and timber industry operators, commercial truck drivers hauling forestry products, and local communities near forested areas with state-maintained roads.

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