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HF1264 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Gross weight limit of vehicles modified to 108,000 pounds, conforming changes made, and special hauling and overweight permits for trucks eliminated.

Related bill: SF820

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes changes to Minnesota's transportation laws by increasing the gross weight limit for vehicles from 80,000 pounds to 108,000 pounds and making related regulatory adjustments. Key provisions include:

  1. Increase in Gross Weight Limit:

    • The maximum allowable gross vehicle weight is raised to 108,000 pounds.
    • Modifications to taxation and registration based on the new weight limits.

  2. Elimination of Special Hauling and Overweight Permits:

    • Several special hauling and overweight permit requirements are repealed.
    • Certain statutory sections and subdivisions related to overweight permits are eliminated.

  3. Modification of Weight Regulations:

    • Adjustments to axle weight limits and gross vehicle weight calculations.
    • Changes to penalties for weight violations.

  4. Impact on Transportation Fees:

    • Adjustments to the base tax schedule for truck and tractor vehicles.
    • Amendments to fees for overweight and oversized vehicles.

  5. Repeal of Outdated or Conflicting Statutes:

    • Various statutory provisions related to special transportation permits and weight limitations are repealed.

The bill seeks to streamline regulations, reduce administrative burdens by eliminating certain permitting processes, and facilitate the transportation of heavier loads on Minnesota roads.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 19, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarifications on tax rates for various vehicle weight categories."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Redundant clauses regarding minimum tax values."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill makes changes to the vehicle weight tax schedule as described in section 168.013.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustment of vehicle weight limits that affect tax calculations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "168.013"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New allowance for certain axle configurations."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Certain weight limit exceptions."
      ],
      "summary": "The bill amends weight limits for vehicles as previously established in section 169.824.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusted maximum axle weights allowed on multiple axle groups."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169.824"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Conditions for oversized vehicle operation."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Outdated size and weight limits for certain roads."
      ],
      "summary": "Modifications to the conditions when oversized vehicles can operate under section 169.8261.",
      "modified": [
        "Permit conditions for vehicles with six or more axles were adjusted."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169.8261"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarification on permit issuance restrictions for oversized vehicles."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Permits for specific vehicle combinations no longer valid."
      ],
      "summary": "Section 169.86 outlines permit authorities and conditions under which they may issue permits; this bill modifies those conditions.",
      "modified": [
        "Alteration of fee structures related to weight permits."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169.86"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Updated conditions for vehicle support points and axle distribution."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Past stipulations for wheel loads that conflicted with new rules."
      ],
      "summary": "Section 169.863 describes conditions for special vehicle permits, which the bill updates.",
      "modified": [
        "Maximum vehicle weights allowed under special permits have been clarified."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169.863"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Enhanced penalties for repeated overweight violations."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Some redundant or outdated references to weight limits."
      ],
      "summary": "Section 169.871 provides guidelines for handling overweight violations; this bill revises certain penalties.",
      "modified": [
        "Revised procedures for calculating penalties based on excess weights."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169.871"
  }
]

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