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IA SF568
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits the Iowa Department of Transportation and State Transportation Commission from pursuing interstate road designation for the segment of Highway 5/US Highway 65 between Interstate 35 and Interstate 80 unless the federal government grants an exemption for vehicle weight and size regulations
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Creates an exception allowing implements of husbandry (farm equipment) to continue operating on the Highway 5/US 65 segment between US Highway 6 and US Highway 69 after it becomes part of the interstate system, if they were authorized to operate there before designation
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Appropriates $250,000 from the general fund to the Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2025-2026 to study and develop an alternative highway route suitable for farm equipment alongside the affected highway segment
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Requires the DOT to consult with the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship to determine suitability of any alternative route; the farm equipment exception expires once an alternative route is developed and opened for traffic
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Applies to the specified highway segment as designated on the effective date, regardless of any subsequent changes to the highway's official 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, making appropriations, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 1187; See SF 643.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 643. S.J. 933.
4/30/2025