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IA SF506

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Transportation

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Codifies into state law the list of "raw farm products" previously established by Department of Transportation (DOT) administrative rule for vehicles eligible to exceed their registered gross weight by up to 25% on public highways

  • Adds manure, soybean meal (wet or dry), and distillers grains (wet or dry) to the statutory list of raw farm products qualifying for the weight exception

  • Includes soil amendments as a new category eligible for the 25% weight exception, defined as substances intended to improve soil characteristics excluding fertilizers, liming materials, unmanipulated manure, and pesticides

  • Consolidates existing statutory exemptions for raw dairy products, livestock, live poultry, and eggs into the comprehensive raw farm products list rather than listing them separately

  • Authorizes DOT to adopt rules adding additional raw farm products to the list eligible for the increased gross weight exception

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to raw farm products for purposes of increased gross weight for motor vehicles transporting such products on this state's public highways.(Formerly SSB 1109.)

Last Action

Placed on calendar.

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation6/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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