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MN SF3181

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/24/2016

Primary Sponsor

Roger Reinert

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Increases maximum gross vehicle weight limits by up to 550 pounds for vehicles equipped with idle-reduction technology or emissions-reduction technology to compensate for the weight of such equipment.

  • Increases maximum gross vehicle weight limits by up to 2,000 pounds for natural gas vehicles, calculated according to United States Code, title 23, section 127(s).

  • Permits both weight limit increases to be applied cumulatively to the same vehicle if it qualifies for both credits.

  • Requires vehicle operators to provide documentation or demonstration proving the vehicle meets technology requirements upon request by the Department of Transportation or Department of Public Safety.

  • Directs the revisor of statutes to recodify Minnesota Statutes section 160.02, subdivision 21a, as section 169.011, subdivision 46a, and correct related cross-references.

Legislative Description

Natural gas powered and idle and emissions-reduction technology vehicles weight limits increase authorization

Last Action

HF substituted on General Orders HF3588

5/17/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules and Administration5/16/2016
Transportation and Public Safety3/24/2016

Full Bill Text

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