This bill, S.F. No. 1845, relates to transportation in Minnesota. It proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, specifically sections 169.011 and 169.86, to authorize haulers of well driller equipment to apply for an oversized vehicle annual permit.

Key Provisions:

1. Definition of "Drilling Machine"

   • A new subdivision (Subd. 23a) is added to Minnesota Statutes 169.011 to define a drilling machine as:
     • A motorized machine or mechanical device mounted on a truck, trailer, crawler, or skid.
     • Used for boring, excavating, drilling, or creating wells.
     • Includes drilling tools such as cable tools, hollow rods, augers, or rotary tools.

2. Permit Authorization for Oversized Vehicles

   • The amendment to Minnesota Statutes 169.86, Subdivision 5, would allow haulers transporting well drilling equipment to apply for an annual oversized vehicle permit.

Purpose:

The bill aims to provide better regulatory clarity and streamlined permitting for well drilling equipment transporters, making it easier for them to legally operate oversized vehicles.