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SF1360 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

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

Related bill: HF739

AI Generated Summary

The bill SF 1360 modifies Minnesota public safety laws by increasing the maximum allowable speed limit for implements of husbandry (such as farm equipment) from 30 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour. The changes impact multiple sections of Minnesota Statutes, including:

  1. Definition of Implements of Husbandry – Explicitly states that certain farm vehicles are considered implements of husbandry if they:

    • Are owned or controlled by a farmer,
    • Are operated at speeds not exceeding 35 mph (previously 30 mph),
    • Display a slow-moving vehicle emblem.

  2. Tail Lamp Requirements – Specifies that a towed implement of husbandry traveling at up to 35 mph (instead of 30 mph) is exempt from some tail lamp requirements if it displays a slow-moving vehicle emblem.

  3. Slow-Moving Vehicle Emblem Display – Updates the speed threshold for vehicles required to display a slow-moving vehicle emblem from 30 mph to 35 mph. Additionally, allows an alternative emblem under certain conditions.

  4. Speed Limit for Implements of Husbandry – Raises the maximum operating speed for these vehicles from 30 mph to 35 mph.

  5. Load Securing Exemptions – Modifies a provision related to covering loose materials like sand, gravel, dirt, etc. It allows drivers to transport certain materials without a cover if the vehicle operates at 35 mph or less (previously 30 mph), not on an interstate highway, and no part of the load escapes.

Key Takeaway:

This bill increases the speed limit for farm equipment and similar vehicles from 30 mph to 35 mph and adjusts related regulations accordingly.

Bill text versions

Past committee meetings

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 13, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 13, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTransportation
February 20, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass
February 20, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading
March 03, 2025HouseFloorActionReceived from Senate
March 03, 2025HouseFloorActionSenate file first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy
March 03, 2025SenateFloorActionSpecial Order: Amended
March 03, 2025SenateFloorActionThird reading Passed as amended
March 26, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt
March 26, 2025HouseFloorActionSecond reading
April 01, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
April 03, 2025HouseFloorActionThird reading
April 07, 2025SenateFloorActionReturned from House
April 07, 2025SenateFloorActionReturned from House
SenateNoteActionPresentment date
HouseFloorActionPresented to Governor
SenateNoteActionGovernor's action Approval
SenateNoteActionGovernor's action Approval
SenateNoteActionSecretary of State
HouseFloorActionSecretary of State, Filed
HouseNoteActionChapter number
SenateNoteActionEffective date

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarification on towed vehicles and self-propelled motor vehicles as implements of husbandry."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill relates to the definition of 'implement of husbandry' and adjusts the speed limitations for these vehicles under section 168A.01, subdivision 8.",
      "modified": [
        "Increases allowable speed from 30 to 35 miles per hour for self-propelled motor vehicles used in livestock raising operations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "168A.01",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 8"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
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      ],
      "removed": [
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      ],
      "summary": "This bill amends the requirements for tail lamps on certain vehicles under section 169.50, subdivision 1.",
      "modified": [
        "Increases allowable towing speed for implements of husbandry displaying a slow-moving vehicle emblem from 30 to 35 miles per hour."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169.50",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        ""
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill amends the requirements for displaying a slow-moving vehicle emblem under section 169.522, subdivision 1.",
      "modified": [
        "Changes speed threshold for needing to display a slow-moving vehicle emblem from 30 to 35 miles per hour."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169.522",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        ""
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the speed limit for operating or towing an implement of husbandry under section 169.801, subdivision 6.",
      "modified": [
        "Increases the maximum speed from 30 to 35 miles per hour."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169.801",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 6"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        ""
      ],
      "removed": [
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      ],
      "summary": "This bill addresses the securing and transport of certain materials under section 169.81, subdivision 5b.",
      "modified": [
        "Increases speed threshold from 30 to 35 miles per hour for vehicles carrying unsecured materials such as garbage, trash, or debris."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169.81",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 5b"
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

Enacted

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