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 maximum allowable speed for implements of husbandry (such as farm equipment) from 30 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour. It amends multiple sections of Minnesota Statutes to reflect this change, ensuring that regulations related to vehicle lighting, slow-moving vehicle emblems, load security, and towing speeds align with the new speed limit.
Key Amendments:
Lighting Requirements (Section 169.50, Subdivision 1): Implements of husbandry being towed at speeds up to 35 mph (instead of 30 mph) are still exempt from certain tail lamp requirements if they display a slow-moving vehicle emblem.
Slow-Moving Vehicle Emblem (Section 169.522, Subdivision 1): Vehicles and machinery designed for speeds of 35 mph or less must display a slow-moving vehicle emblem.
Speed Limit (Section 169.801, Subdivision 6): No person may operate or tow an implement of husbandry at a speed greater than 35 mph (increased from 30 mph).
Load Security Exception (Section 169.81, Subdivision 5b): Vehicles transporting garbage, trash, debris, or similar materials are not required to cover their load if they are operating at speeds less than 35 mph (instead of 30 mph), are not on an interstate highway, and no material escapes from the vehicle.
These adjustments ensure consistency across Minnesota's vehicle operation and safety laws while allowing farm equipment and related vehicles to travel slightly faster on public roads.
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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March 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Received from Senate | |
February 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
February 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Referred to | Transportation |
March 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Received from Senate | |
March 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Senate file first reading, referred to | Transportation Finance and Policy |
February 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass | |
February 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
March 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Special Order: Amended | |
March 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Third reading Passed as amended |