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AR SB496
Bill
Status
4/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ronald Caldwell
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AI Summary
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Changes terminology in Arkansas Code from "farm machinery equipment dealer" to "farm machinery equipment hauler" throughout the special cargo permit provisions
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Allows farm machinery equipment haulers (not just dealers) to transport vehicles and machinery to farms without a special permit when delivering new or used equipment or picking up equipment for repairs
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Permits the State Highway Commission to issue one-year special permits for vehicles hauling farm equipment up to 12 feet wide, with fees not exceeding $500 per vehicle
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Requires the farm machinery equipment hauler to ensure safe routing on highways sufficiently wide for the vehicle and public safety
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Authorizes the commission to require haulers to provide a bond or security for potential highway damage or vehicle extrication costs from width-restricted areas or construction zones
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning Permits For Special Cargoes; And To Amend The Law Concerning The Issuance Of A Permit For Special Cargo Transported By A Farm Machinery Equipment Hauler.
Last Action
Notification that SB496 is now Act 700
4/18/2025