Bill
1383XD
Overview: Bill Number: 1383XD, Title: Fluid Milk Products Overweight Permits, Maximum Weight (1383XD) - Transportation, Department of, Status: proposed bill, Introduced: November 2
Overview: Bill Number: 1383XD, Title: Fluid Milk Products Overweight Permits, Maximum Weight (1383XD) - Transportation, Department of, Status: proposed bill, Introduced: November 28, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The primary purpose of this bill is to update the regulations governing the transportation of fluid milk products in the state. It aims to address concerns about the maximum weight limits for vehicles carrying these products.
Key Provisions:
- Increases the maximum gross vehicle weight limit for trucks transporting fluid milk products from 80,000 pounds to 88,000 pounds
- Requires the Department of Transportation to issue special overweight permits for vehicles carrying fluid milk products exceeding the standard weight limit
- Establishes a fee structure for the issuance of these overweight permits
- Directs the Department of Transportation to conduct a study on the impact of heavier milk transport vehicles on road infrastructure and safety
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Dairy farmers and milk processing companies would benefit from the ability to transport larger loads, potentially reducing transportation costs
- The Department of Transportation would be responsible for administering the new overweight permit system and conducting the required study
- The general public may be impacted by potential changes to road conditions and safety due to the heavier milk transport vehicles
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill is currently in the proposed stage and has not yet been introduced in the state legislature. If passed, the new weight limit and permit system would likely be implemented within 6-12 months to allow for the necessary regulatory changes and infrastructure adjustments.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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