89th General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HF 2207: Relating to oversize and overweight permits for cranes

Became HF 2518 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

Under current law, the gross weight on any one axle of a vehicle or combination of vehicles, including such vehicles traveling under any permit issued under Code chapter 321E (vehicles of excessive size and weight), is generally limited to 20,000 pounds. There are a wide variety of permits issued under Code chapter 321E, including single-trip, multi-trip, and annual permits. One of the exceptions to the single axle load limitation provided under current law allows cranes being temporarily moved on streets, roads, or highways to have a gross weight of up to 24,000 pounds on any single axle.

Cost

See the fiscal note

House File 2518 is estimated to reduce net revenue to the RUTF by $8,000 annually. The annual trip permit for cranes will result in $10,000 in revenue, while eliminating single-trip permits will reduce revenue by $18,000. There is also a one-time cost of $40,0…

House subcommittee · named February 8, 2022

Rep. Ann Meyer (R) · ann.meyer@legis.iowa.gov
Rep. Thomas D. Gerhold (R) · thomas.gerhold@legis.iowa.gov
Rep. Bob Kressig (D) · bob.kressig@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against

For: Heavy Highway Contractors Association

In plain words

February 2, 2022Filed in the House and sent to the Transportation committee
February 8, 2022House subcommittee named: Meyer, A., Gerhold and Kressig
February 10, 2022Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
February 17, 2022Approved by the House committee
February 23, 2022Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2518
March 10, 2022Withdrawn