CaliforniaCalifornia raises axle weight limits for zero-emission transit buses sought in 2027–2031
California's signed law sets higher axle weight limits for zero-emission transit buses bought through requests for offers issued from 2027 through 2031.
What it does
Zero-emission transit buses bought through requests for offers issued in 2027–2031 get higher weight limits per axle, from 25,000 down to 23,000 pounds. The weights exclude passengers and the driver.
Argument forHigher axle limits could give transit agencies more choices when buying zero-emission buses through requests issued from 2027 through 2031.
Argument againstAllowing more weight on each axle could increase wear on roads used by covered zero-emission transit buses.
More detail
The law raises the weight limit for each axle of covered zero-emission transit buses. They cover zero-emission transit buses bought through requests for offers issued from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2031. The limits weigh a fueled, equipped bus without passengers or a driver. Other road rules, including federal highway weight limits, still apply. For requests issued in 2027, the limit is 25,000 pounds per axle; in 2028–2029, it is 24,000; and in 2030–2031, it is 23,000. Requests issued on or after January 1, 2032, use the listed 22,000-pound limit.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 30Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 909, Statutes of 2026.Latest
- Sep 30Approved by the Governor Gavin Newsom.Became Law
- Aug 24Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4:30 p.m.To Governor
- Aug 18In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling.Minor
- Vote recorded 3rd Reading AB1944 Lee By Blakespear. Result: pass.Upper
- Aug 18Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 30. Noes 8. Page 5519.).Passed Senate
- Jun 10Read second time. Ordered to third reading.Minor
- Jun 9From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 10. Noes 3.) (June 9).Minor
- Vote recorded Do pass. Result: pass.Upper
- May 6Referred to Com. on TRANS.Minor
- Apr 6In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.Minor
- Vote recorded AB 1944 Lee Assembly Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 6Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 62. Noes 3. Page 4496.)Passed Assembly
- Mar 25Read second time. Ordered to third reading.Minor
- Mar 24From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 1.) (March 23).Minor
- Mar 23
- Vote recorded Do pass. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 2Referred to Com. on TRANS.Minor
- Feb 14From printer. May be heard in committee March 16.
- Feb 13Read first time. To print.Introduced
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