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WI SB722

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cory Tomczyk

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to issue annual or consecutive month permits allowing vehicles with 6 or more axles to transport grain, feed, or commercial fertilizer at weights up to 91,000 pounds, exceeding the standard 80,000-pound limit

  • Permit fee set at $325, with use restricted to state trunk highway system routes specified by DOT; non-trunk highways require written approval from local maintenance officers

  • Interstate highways excluded from permit authorization except where federal law allows without risking loss of federal aid

  • DOT may suspend permits during spring thaw periods to protect road infrastructure

  • Exempts DOT from the standard requirement to prepare an impact report on bills that create vehicle weight limit exceptions

Legislative Description

Weight limits for vehicles transporting grain, feed, or commercial fertilizer. (FE)

Last Action

Representative Brown added as a cosponsor

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Local Government12/2/2025

Full Bill Text

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