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Relating to certain state highways not designated as part of the interstate road system, including the operation of implements of husbandry on such highways, and including applicability provisions
Sponsored by the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Bill Gustoff (R), Rep. Brian K. Lohse (R), Rep. Mary Lee Madison (D), Rep. Brian Meyer (D), Rep. Rick L. Olson (D), Rep. Dr. Megan L. Srinivas (D)
Topics:State budgetTransportation
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 13, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeApril 8, 2025
- Done: House committeeApril 16, 2025
- Done: Passes the HouseApril 22, 202590–2
- Done: Senate committeeApril 30, 2025
- Done: Passes the SenateMay 12, 202550–0
- Done: To the GovernorMay 19, 2025
- Done: Signed into lawMay 27, 2025
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What’s in it
Under current law, any kind of vehicle, implement, or conveyance incapable of attaining and maintaining a speed of miles per hour (MPH) is prohibited from using the interstate road system. This bill provides a conditional exception to that prohibition. highway 69, prior to the date the segment becomes part of the interstate road system, then the implement of husbandry may continue to be operated on that segment until an alternative route for implements of husbandry is made available. highway 69.
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Under current law, an “implement of husbandry” means a vehicle or special mobile equipment manufactured, designed, or reconstructed for agricultural purposes and, except for incidental uses, is exclusively used in the conduct of agricultural operations. To be considered an implement of husbandry, a self-propelled qualifying vehicle must be operated at speeds of MPH or less. government provides an exemption from federal regulations regarding vehicle weight and size on that segment, as described in the bill. The bill requires the DOT to collaborate with the Des Moines area metropolitan planning organization as the organization conducts an alternative highway study to develop and implement an accessible alternative highway route suitable for implements of husbandry. The bill applies to the segment on the effective date of the bill, and will continue to apply to the segment regardless of whether the highway’s designation is subsequently changed.
From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text · What changed before it passed
Iowa Code it changes
Creates§314.16A
Amends§321.285
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- HF 2145 Relating to the operation of implements of husbandry on a certain segment of highway if th…90th General Assembly · Renumbered as HF 2455 · similarCleared committee
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