SF1360 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Implements of husbandry speed limit increase to 35 miles per hour provision

Related bill: HF739

AI Generated Summary

This legislative bill aims to increase the speed limit for agricultural machinery, known as "implements of husbandry," from 30 to 35 miles per hour on Minnesota's roads. It updates several sections of Minnesota Statutes with this new speed limit and details requirements for tail lamps, the display of slow-moving vehicle emblems, and other safety regulations applicable to such vehicles. Specifically, the bill addresses:

  1. Tail lamp configurations on these vehicles and the exceptions related to towing agricultural machinery.
  2. Requirements for displaying slow-moving vehicle emblems on certain types of machinery and vehicles, including the types of emblems allowed, their visibility criteria, and additional regulations under specific circumstances like towing.
  3. Operating speeds for towing agricultural machinery, which now cannot exceed 35 miles per hour.
  4. Load security measures, especially for vehicles transporting materials like sand, gravel, or garbage, detailing when and how these materials need to be covered during transport to prevent spillage.

In summary, the bill updates rules to allow for slightly faster travel of agricultural tools and machinery on public roads, while ensuring safety and compliance through enhanced visibility and secure transport of materials.

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Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionReceived from Senate
February 12, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 12, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTransportation
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionSenate file first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy
February 19, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass
March 25, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt
March 25, 2025HouseFloorActionSecond reading
February 19, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading
March 31, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
March 02, 2025SenateFloorActionSpecial Order: Amended
April 02, 2025HouseFloorActionThird reading
March 02, 2025SenateFloorActionThird reading Passed as amended
April 02, 2025HouseFloorActionThird reading
April 02, 2025HouseFloorActionBill was passed
April 02, 2025HouseFloorActionBill was passed
April 06, 2025SenateFloorActionReturned from House