HF2665 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Definition qualifying agricultural products amended for purposes of special farm products permits.

Related bill: SF2479

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to amend the definition of "qualifying agricultural products" for the issuance of special farm products permits in Minnesota. This is intended to update and clarify what products are eligible under the transportation laws for special permits.

Main Provisions

  • The bill specifies and lists the types of agricultural products that qualify for special farm products permits.
  • It updates and adds to the existing list of products to ensure comprehensive coverage of various agricultural goods.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill amends the existing Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.865, subdivision 1a, by expanding the list of qualifying agricultural products.
  • New entries such as "raw or processed grass seed" and "soybean oil" are explicitly included in the list of products.

Relevant Terms

agricultural products, special permits, transportation, Minnesota Statutes, corn, soybeans, oats, grain, livestock, poultry, feed, manure, grass seed, soybean oil.

Bill text versions

Past committee meetings

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toAgriculture Finance and Policy
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toAgriculture Finance and Policy
March 25, 2025HouseFloorActionMotion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailedTransportation Finance and Policy
April 02, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor stricken
April 02, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor stricken

Citations

 
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