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SF1360 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Husbandry speed limit increased relating to transportation.

Related bill: HF739

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes an increase in the speed limit for implements of husbandry (such as farm equipment) from 30 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour in Minnesota. It amends several sections of the Minnesota Statutes to reflect this change. Specific provisions include:

  1. Tail Lamp Requirements (Minn. Stat. § 169.50, subd. 1): Adjusts the exemption for implements of husbandry being towed at up to 35 mph while displaying a slow-moving vehicle emblem.

  2. Slow-Moving Vehicle Emblem (Minn. Stat. § 169.522, subd. 1): Increases the speed threshold for vehicles required to display a slow-moving vehicle emblem from 30 mph to 35 mph.

  3. Speed Limit for Implements of Husbandry (Minn. Stat. § 169.801, subd. 6): Raises the maximum allowable speed for operating or towing an implement of husbandry from 30 to 35 mph.

  4. Securing Load Requirements (Minn. Stat. § 169.81, subd. 5b): Adjusts exemptions for vehicles transporting certain materials, ensuring they do not need to be covered when traveling at speeds under 35 mph instead of 30 mph.

The bill reflects an effort to allow farm equipment and other slow-moving vehicles to operate at slightly higher speeds while maintaining safety regulations such as the use of slow-moving vehicle emblems.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 12, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionReceived from Senate
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionSenate file first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy
February 12, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTransportation
February 19, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass
March 25, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt
March 25, 2025HouseFloorActionSecond reading
February 19, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading
March 02, 2025SenateFloorActionSpecial Order: Amended
March 31, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
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

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A new speed limit condition for implements of husbandry with specific slow-moving vehicle emblem requirements."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Amendment to section 169.50 modifies requirements for tail lamps on vehicles.",
      "modified": [
        "The speed limit for implements of husbandry increased from 30 to 35 miles per hour for exemption purposes."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169.50"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Modification of slow-moving vehicle emblem requirements under section 169.522.",
      "modified": [
        "The speed parameter that dictates when slow-moving vehicle emblems must be displayed was changed from 30 to 35 miles per hour."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169.522"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Amendment to speed regulations for towing implements of husbandry.",
      "modified": [
        "The maximum operating speed on the road for implements of husbandry changed from 30 to 35 miles per hour."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169.801"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Amendment changes rules for securing loads in transportation vehicles.",
      "modified": [
        "Part C of the regulation now specifies that vehicles transporting specific materials at less than 35 miles per hour are exempt from certain coverage requirements; previously this limit was 30 miles per hour."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169.81"
  }
]

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