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Relating to single-trip permits for vehicles of excessive size and weight during special or emergency situations
Sponsored by the House Transportation (companion To Sf 153 By Committee on Transportation) Committee
Topics:Transportation
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 17, 2023
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 17, 2023
- Done: House committeeFebruary 1, 2023
- Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 9, 202395–0
- Skipped: Senate committeeSkipped
- Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 1, 202349–0
- Done: To the GovernorFebruary 15, 2023
- Done: Signed into lawFebruary 15, 2023
SF 153 became law → The same legislation passed as SF 153, so this version was set aside. Go to SF 153 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary The Iowa Department of Transportation and local authorities could allow certain vehicles to carry heavier loads than currently allowed. When there is a special or emergency situation, these authorities can issue permits that let vehicles exceed standard weight limits on their axles. These permits would also allow for different ways of calculating weight when using certain types of equipment.1
Read the official explanation
Under current law, the department of transportation (DOT) and local authorities are authorized to issue permits for the movement of vehicles that exceed the dimensions and weight limits established in Code chapter 321 (motor vehicles and law of the road). One such authorization allows the DOT and local authorities to issue single-trip permits for vehicles with indivisible loads to be moved during special or emergency situations.7(1)(e)). The fee for a single-trip permit is $35.11.32).463, subject to the limits and routes established by the single-trip permit-issuing authority.
House subcommittee
Named January 17, 2023 (as HSB 46). On January 24, 2023 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 3-0.
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