Authorizing the department of transportation to issue special permits allowing the transportation of loads of relief supplies that exceed statutory weight limits during periods of national emergency

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 20, 2021
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 20, 2021
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 3, 2021
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   Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 16, 2021
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   Done: Senate committeeFebruary 18, 2021
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   Done: Passes the SenateMarch 29, 202145–0
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 2, 2021
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   Done: Signed into lawApril 2, 2021

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What’s in it

Federal law authorizes states to issue special permits allowing the transportation of overweight, divisible loads during emergencies if the president of the United States has declared the emergency to be a major disaster, the permits are issued in accordance with state law, and the permits are issued exclusively for vehicles that are delivering relief supplies. Under current law, the Iowa department of transportation (DOT) does not have the authority to issue such special permits pursuant to the federal authorization.

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House subcommittee

Named January 20, 2021 (as HSB 100). On January 27, 2021 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Gary Worthan R
• Rep. Steven P. Bradley REmail
• Rep. Kristin Sunde D

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