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CA AB505

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

James Gallagher

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Origin

State Assembly

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Vehicle Code Section 36600 to authorize persons contracted with a farmer or farm corporation to operate or move implements of husbandry with excessive width on highways, in addition to those regularly employed by farmers or farm corporations.

  • Allows contracted operators to transport oversized farm implements on Interstate and Defense Highways up to 25 miles from the point of origin if the load exceeds 102 inches in width.

  • Allows contracted operators to transport oversized farm implements on other highways up to 25 miles from the point of origin if the load exceeds 120 inches in width.

  • Requires operators transporting such loads to carry written authorization signed by the farmer or farm corporation agent stating the origin and destination of the trip.

  • Updates gender-specific language in the statute from "his or her" to "their."

Legislative Description

Vehicles: implements of husbandry.

Last Action

From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/18/2021

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