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HB0313

Changes to Speed Limit Rules

Last scannedOct 6, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

The bill changes the process for counties to lower speed limits on highways and gives the transportation commission power to override such decisions.

What it does

  • It allows counties to decide if they want to lower speed limits on certain roads within their area, but only after sending their decision to the transportation department first.
  • The transportation commission can say no to a county's plan to lower speed limits within 60 days of receiving it.

Who it affects

  • Counties that want to change speed limits
  • People driving on roads where speed limits might be lowered

Limits and unknowns

  • This bill is inactive and will not be passed this session.
  • It only applies to changes made on or after July 1, 2025.

Plain language

Terms to know

Transportation Commission
A group that makes decisions about transportation rules in the state.
Board of County Commissioners
The elected officials who make decisions for a county, including setting speed limits.

Official record

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Official activity

Bill history

  1. H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4House
  2. H No report prior to CoW CutoffHouse
  3. H Introduced and Referred to H08 - TransportationHouse
  4. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  5. Bill Number AssignedLSO