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IA HF1025
Bill
Status
5/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the Iowa Department of Transportation and state transportation commission from pursuing an interstate road designation for the segment of State Highway 5 and U.S. Highway 65 between Interstate 35 and Interstate 80, unless the federal government provides an exemption to vehicle weight and size regulations
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Allows implements of husbandry (farm equipment) to continue operating on the U.S. Highway 65/State Highway 5 segment between U.S. Highway 6 and U.S. Highway 69 intersections, even if that segment is designated as part of the interstate road system
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Requires the Department of Transportation to collaborate with the Des Moines area metropolitan planning organization to study and develop an alternative highway route suitable for farm equipment alongside the affected highway segment
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Automatically repeals the farm equipment exemption once an alternative route is developed, deemed suitable by the Department of Transportation in consultation with the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, and opened for traffic
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Applies to the highway segment regardless of any future changes to the highway's designation by state or federal authorities
Legislative Description
A bill for an act 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. (Formerly HF 394.) Effective date: 07/01/2025. Applicability date: 07/01/2025.
Last Action
Signed by Governor. H.J. 1229.
5/27/2025