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IA SSB1187
SB
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 State Highway 5/U.S. Highway 65 between Interstate 35 and Interstate 80 unless the federal government grants an exemption from vehicle weight and size regulations
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Creates an exception allowing implements of husbandry (farm equipment limited to 35 mph) to continue operating on the highway segment between U.S. Highway 6 and U.S. Highway 69 after interstate designation, until an alternative route is developed
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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 accessible alternative highway route suitable for farm equipment alongside the affected segment
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Requires the Department of Transportation to consult with the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship to determine suitability of any alternative route for implements of husbandry
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Provisions apply to the highway segment regardless of any subsequent name or designation changes made 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.(See SF 568, SF 643.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 568.
3/6/2025