SF 2429: Relating to fluid milk products annual permits, and including effective date provisions

What it does

463 but not exceeding 20,000 pounds per axle, and not exceeding a gross weight of 96,000 pounds, on primary roads and primary road extensions in cities. The fee for a fluid milk products annual permit is $400. This bill strikes the restriction that limits such permitted vehicles to be operated only on primary roads and primary road extensions in cities. As such, the bill authorizes local authorities, in addition to the DOT, to issue fluid milk products annual permits. In accordance with current law, a permit must be issued by the authority responsible for the maintenance of the system of highways or streets on which operating a permitted vehicle is authorized.

Lobbying · 4 for, 7 against

For: Ames Regional Economic Alliance; Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship; Iowa Dept. of Transportation; Iowa State Dairy Association

Against: BNSF Railway Co.; Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad; Burlington Junction Railway; CN Rail; Davenport Industrial Railroad; Iowa Interstate Railroad; Union Pacific Railroad

In plain words

1. February 23, 2026Filed in the Senate
2. February 23, 2026Approved by the Senate committee
3. March 3, 2026Passed the Senate, 43–1
4. March 31, 2026Took the place of HF 2651 on the House floor (the same legislation)
5. March 31, 2026Passed the House, 91–1
6. May 5, 2026Sent to the Governor
7. June 1, 2026Signed into law