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IA HF531
IA HF531A bill for an act relating to the combined gross weight limit for vehicles operating under a fluid milk products annual permit, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 170; See HF 2651.)
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Introduced
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
In Committee
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
Under current law, the department of transportation (DOT) is authorized to issue annual permits for the operation of vehicles or combinations of vehicles transporting fluid milk products to or from a milk plant, receiving station, or transfer station while exceeding the weight limitation of Code section 321.463 but not exceeding 20,000 pounds per axle, and not exceeding a gross weight of 96,000 pounds, on primary roads and primary road extensions in cities. The fee for a fluid milk products annual permit is $400. This bill authorizes the DOT to issue fluid milk products annual permits for vehicles not exceeding a gross weight of 130,000 pounds. The bill applies to fluid milk products annual permits issued on or after the effective date of the bill and to such permits issued prior to that date that are in effect on that date. The bill does not amend the 20,000-pounds-per-axle weight limit under Code section 321.463.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing transportation regulations by increasing the maximum gross vehicle weight limit for trucks transporting fluid milk products. Currently, the Department of Transportation (DOT) can issue annual permits for vehicles carrying milk products that exceed standard weight restrictions, with a previous gross weight limit of 96,000 pounds. The bill raises this limit to 130,000 pounds, allowing larger trucks to transport milk products on primary roads and primary road extensions in cities. Importantly, the bill maintains the existing 20,000-pounds-per-axle weight limit and does not change other axle weight restrictions. The new weight limit applies to both new annual permits issued after the bill's effective date and to existing permits that are still in effect at that time, providing immediate flexibility for milk transportation vehicles. This change could potentially help dairy producers and transporters by allowing them to move more milk with fewer trips, potentially reducing transportation costs and improving logistical efficiency.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Transportation (House)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2651. (on 02/20/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF531 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF531.html |
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