Bill > SF282

This bill expands the definition and scope of construction materials special permits in Minnesota, allowing for broader categories of materials to be transported under more flexible weight limits. The bill modifies existing transportation regulations to include a wider range of materials such as aggregate materials, hot mix asphalt, concrete components, and bulk aggregate materials delivered to production facilities. Specifically, the bill allows road authorities to issue annual permits for six-axle vehicles carrying construction materials with gross vehicle weights up to 90,000 pounds (or 99,000 pounds during certain periods) for a $300 fee, and seven-axle vehicles with gross vehicle weights up to 97,000 pounds (or 99,000 pounds during certain periods) for a $500 fee. The changes remove the term "road" from the previous language, broadening the definition of construction materials and making the permits more inclusive. The bill will take effect on August 1, 2025, for permits issued on or after that date, giving transportation and construction industries more flexibility in material transportation regulations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0282&ssn=0&y=2025