All Traffic Regulations Legislation - Minnesota
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Latest Action: 05/17/2008 - Introduction and first reading Bill Text Requiring bicyclists (bicycle riders) to slow down at stop signs or traffic control signals and requiring stopping under certain conditions (rt) Comment on Bill HF4245 - Bicycle operation requirements amended concerning stop signs or traffic control signals.
Latest Action: 05/15/2008 - Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance Division Bill Text Bicycle operation requirements amended concerning stop signs or traffic control signals. Latest Action: 02/12/2007 - Introduction and first reading Bill Text Relating to traffic regulations; setting the speed limit for city streets in rural residential districts (rt) Latest Action: 03/17/2008 - Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance Bill Text 1E Relating to motor vehicles; authorizing operation of certain combinations with gross vehicle weight up to a certain amount on certain highways with special three unit vehicle permit; authorizing certain trucks to qualify for special canola hauling products vehicle permits; specifying certain restrictions; imposing annual permit fees and appropriating the fee into the trunk highway fund (me) SF1376 - Motor vehicles certificate of title and transfer provisions modifications; lemon law vehicle title branding requirement
Latest Action: 02/28/2007 - Introduction and first reading Bill Text Modifying certain content and form requirements for motor vehicle certificates of title; modifying certain transfer of interest requirements; modifying the definition of motorized foot scooter; specifying certain title branding requirements for lemon law vehicles by the registrar of motor vehicles; repealing certain provisions relating to certificate of title pollution control equipment disclosure and motor vehicle air pollution control systems disclosure requirements (je) SF1682 - Commercial motor vehicle inspection provisions modifications
Latest Action: 03/08/2007 - Introduction and first reading Bill Text Modifying certain provisions relating to commercial motor vehicle inspections; modifying the definition of commercial vehicle; clarifying inspection requirements; permitting a person employed by a government agency owning commercial vehicles to inspect commercial vehicles; eliminating certain separate categories of inspector certificates; clarifying the issuance of inspection decals; clarifying proof of federal inspection application; requiring the submission of written daily inspection reports by commercial motor vehicle operators; modifying criteria for peace officers notification of the state patrol for accidents involving a commercial motor vehicle (me) Latest Action: 03/30/2007 - Introduction and first reading Bill Text Removing the sunset date for weight exemptions for certain milk trucks (rt) SF1929 - Towing oversized and overweight vehicles permit requirements
Latest Action: 03/19/2007 - Introduction and first reading Bill Text Modifying certain provisions relating to tow trucks or towing vehicles; requiring a permit to tow oversized and overweight vehicles under certain conditions (je) SF1971 - Omnibus transportation policy
Latest Action: 05/15/2007 - HF substituted by motion [HF1351] Bill Text 4E Relating to transportation; classifying certain department of transportation (DOT) data relating to market research, overhead rates and bid escrow; authorizing a state agency or a political subdivision to enter property for purposes of investigation, monitoring, testing, surveying or boring to perform geotechnical investigations before eminent domain proceedings, requiring notification, prohibiting unnecessary property damage; providing a limit on business reestablishment costs; defining expressway; modifying the definition of freeway; requiring the commissioner allow commercial motor vehicle operators subject to hours of service regulations under certain federal regulations to stop and park continuously for up to a certain period of time as necessary at safety rest areas and travel information centers; modifying voyageur highway description; designating I-94 as the Purple Heart trail; designating a certain portion [...] show full description SF3419 - State hospitals, institutions and county social services agencies motor vehicle registration tax and fees exemption and motor vehicle license plate display requirements modification
Latest Action: 03/13/2008 - Committee report: To pass Bill Text Authorizing certain state hospitals and institutions for persons who are mentally ill and developmentally disabled and county social service agencies providing child and vulnerable adult protection services to operate vehicles exempt from payment of registration tax and fees and without the required identification on the sides of the vehicle; regulating display of vehicle license plates; requiring vehicles displaying tax exempt plates to have vehicle identification markings (je) SF3542 - Trailer brakes provisions modifications; commercial motor vehicles false inspection decals violations penalties; truck weight inspection provisions modification
Latest Action: 03/18/2008 - Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Judiciary Bill Text Relating to traffic regulations; modifying brake requirements for trailers or semitrailers and modifying certain gross vehicle weight restrictions; imposing penalties for forging or possessing false commercial motor vehicle inspection decals; modifying certain truck weight enforcement operation requirements and modifying the gross vehicle weight requirement (je) Latest Action: 02/15/2007 - Introduction and first reading Bill Text Appropriating money to the commissioner of public safety for grants to enable local law enforcement agencies to make squad car camera technology upgrades (me) Latest Action: 02/26/2007 - Introduction and first reading Bill Text Requiring a standard drivers license to operate three wheeled motorcycles on public streets and highways (rt) SF3071 - Motor vehicle headlight and taillight display requirements expansion
Latest Action: 02/25/2008 - Introduction and first reading Bill Text Expanding the requirement for the display of motor vehicle lighting (headlight and taillight) (me) SF3369 - Drivers manual and examination pupil transportation safety laws inclusion requirement
Latest Action: 03/17/2008 - Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Education Bill Text 1E Relating to drivers licenses; requiring the class D curriculum to include instruction on the duties of drivers encountering bicycles, other nonmotorized vehicles and pedestrians; specifying a minimum amount of time for instruction on the safety of school children; requiring the commissioner of public safety to include pupil transportation safety laws in the drivers training manual and license examination; repealing the requirement for the commissioner to adopt rules for instruction on the safety of school children (ra) SF3562 - Motor vehicles wireless communication devices use limitations
Latest Action: 03/10/2008 - Introduction and first reading Bill Text Relating to traffic regulations; defining wireless communication device and electronic message; prohibiting use of wireless communication devices (cell phones) while operating a motor vehicle; specifying certain exceptions (me) SF2183 - Gross vehicle weights and axle weights of vehicles and combinations of vehicles regulations modification
Latest Action: 03/28/2007 - Introduction and first reading Bill Text Relating to traffic regulations; modifying gross vehicle weight and gross axle weight limitations of certain vehicles and combinations of vehicles; modifying the time period and broadening the types of crops eligible for the harvest season permitted percentage increase; increasing the allowable seasonal weight for vehicles transporting forest products; modifying axle switch location for certain vehicles; increasing annual permit fees; permitting a road authority to issue annual extended weight limit permits for certain six axle, seven axle, and single unit vehicles; prescribing certain requirements and restrictions on the vehicles, providing for deposits of revenue from issued permits; appropriating money to inspect and erect signage on local bridges (me) Latest Action: 03/14/2007 - Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance Bill Text 1E Relating to natural resources; modifying the off highway vehicle damage account purpose to include the restoration and repair of property damaged by illegal operation of off highway vehicles and the operation of off highway vehicles in an unpermitted area, removing the requirement for unused balances to be transferred by a certain date to the off highway motorcycle, off road vehicle and all terrain vehicle (ATV) accounts (me) SF0438 - Forest and agricultural product loads restrictions modification; tax-forfeited lands timber sales provisions modification
Latest Action: 04/25/2007 - Committee report: To pass as amended Bill Text 4E Relating to natural resources; modifying gross weight limitation restrictions on vehicles hauling unfinished forest products; authorizing a road authority to issue annual permits authorizing six and seven axle vehicles and single unit vehicles hauling raw or unprocessed agricultural products under certain conditions; prescribing certain requirements and restrictions; providing for the deposit of revenue; authorizing county boards to sell any timber including biomass from tax forfeited lands (me) SF1118 - Forest product loads restrictions modification; wood products industry definition
Latest Action: 02/21/2007 - Introduction and first reading Bill Text Relating to natural resources; modifying gross weight limitations restrictions on vehicles hauling unfinished forest products; expanding certain renewable energy objectives for allocation of costs purposes for electricity providers; modifying the apportionment formula of general application under the corporate franchise tax; modifying the sales tax exemption for capital equipment and defining wood products industry; expanding the sales and use tax agricultural exemptions for repair and replacement parts to include skidder tires; appropriating money to the commissioner of natural resources for certain assistance to nonindustrial private forest landowners and for implementation of the sustainable forest resources act, to the Minnesota forest resources council, to the forest resources interagency information cooperative and for certain costs for generating revenue, to hire additional filed foresters to work on timber sales,[...] show full description SF2047 - Recreational vehicle combination definition modified to include any type of towed middle vehicle.
Latest Action: 04/18/2007 - Calendar: Third reading Passed Bill Text Recreational vehicle combination definition modified to include any type of towed middle vehicle. SF3372 - Long-term disability parking city permit program minimum requirements established.
Latest Action: 05/07/2008 - Governor's action Approval 05/04/08 Bill Text Long-term disability parking city permit program minimum requirements established. SF3058 - Urban partnership agreement user fees authorized for high-occupancy vehicle lanes and dynamic shoulder lanes, rulemaking exempted regarding urban partnership agreements, toll facilities, and final highway layouts, and money appropriated.
Latest Action: 05/13/2008 - Governor's action Approval 05/11/08 Bill Text Urban partnership agreement user fees authorized for high-occupancy vehicle lanes and dynamic shoulder lanes, rulemaking exempted regarding urban partnership agreements, toll facilities, and final highway layouts, and money appropriated. SF3502 - Farm vehicles on highways provisions modified, and size, weight, and load restrictions on highways provided.
Latest Action: 05/15/2008 - House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day Bill Text Farm vehicles on highways provisions modified, and size, weight, and load restrictions on highways provided. SF1148 - Medical service personnel exempted from prohibition on use of headphones while operating an ambulance.
Latest Action: 04/24/2007 - Received from Senate Bill Text Medical service personnel exempted from prohibition on use of headphones while operating an ambulance. Latest Action: 04/30/2008 - HF substituted on Calendar HF3800 Bill Text 4E Relating to transportation ARTICLE 1 - TRANSPORTATION POLICY Modifying or adding provisions to highways, motor vehicles, vehicle registration, fuel tax agreement fees, traffic regulations and surcharges, vehicle parking ordinances, commercial vehicles and vehicles combinations and permits, design build construction, pupil transportation and school bus drivers, drivers licenses, driver training, motor fuels, the state patrol, transit and paratransit planning, urban partnership agreement implementation, the transfer of right of way to state rail bank, nonmotorized transportation, transportation finance, and other transportation related programs or practices; repealing surcharge for special veteran license plates; requiring studies and reports; classifying data for design build transportation project audio recordings of meetings with proposers; authorizing the commissioner of transportation (DOT) to show full description SF0400 - Recreational vehicle combination middle vehicle length limit removed.
Latest Action: 04/18/2007 - Calendar: Third reading Passed Bill Text Recreational vehicle combination middle vehicle length limit removed. SF3412 - Medium-speed electric vehicles defined, medium-speed electric vehicles required to be registered and titled, and roads identified on which medium-speed electric vehicles may be operated.
Latest Action: 04/07/2008 - Received from Senate Bill Text Medium-speed electric vehicles defined, medium-speed electric vehicles required to be registered and titled, and roads identified on which medium-speed electric vehicles may be operated. Latest Action: 04/30/2008 - Governor's action Approval 04/25/05 Bill Text Vehicle window glazing restriction exemptions provided. HF4093 - Fuel-efficient vehicles authorized for operation in high-occupancy vehicle lanes.
Latest Action: 03/17/2008 - Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance Division Bill Text Fuel-efficient vehicles authorized for operation in high-occupancy vehicle lanes. SF3561 - School bus definition and drivers license requirements modification
Latest Action: 03/13/2008 - Committee report: To pass Bill Text Modifying certain school bus definitions and drivers license requirements (me) Latest Action: 02/19/2007 - Introduction and first reading Bill Text Providing for a reduced speed limt on trunk highway #60 near Wanamingo (ra) SF0808 - Safe School Zone Law
Latest Action: 02/15/2007 - Introduction and first reading Bill Text "Safe School Zone Law"; establishing a speed limit in school zones, defining school zone; authorizing local authorities to establish a lower speed limit with agreement of the school board or nonpublic school administration (me) Latest Action: 03/14/2007 - Introduction and first reading Bill Text Relating to traffic regulations; decreasing the maximum speed limits on highways and setting maximum speed limits on certain other roads; specifying signage requirements (je) Latest Action: 01/11/2007 - Introduction and first reading Bill Text Regulating gross vehicle weights, adding a vehicle combination consecutive axle weight group for regulatory purposes (rt) Latest Action: 02/05/2007 - Introduction and first reading Bill Text Relating to traffic regulations; modifying motor vehicle weight restrictions on highways during harvest season; eliminating the restriction requiring round bales of hay, straw or cornstalks; increasing permit fee for transporting agricultural products on state highways (me) HF2207 - Recreational vehicle combination definition modified to include any type of towed middle vehicle.
Latest Action: 03/19/2007 - Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance Division Bill Text Recreational vehicle combination definition modified to include any type of towed middle vehicle. Latest Action: 03/14/2007 - Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice Bill Text Parking regulation petty misdemeanor violation modified. HF3863 - Official traffic-control camera device automatic enforcement authorized, and legislative report required.
Latest Action: 03/17/2008 - Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance Bill Text HF 3863 SECOND ENGROSSMENT Official traffic-control camera device automatic enforcement authorized, and legislative report required. Section 1: Automated traffic law enforcement system language provided. Section 2: Recorded images language provided. Section 3: Violation; penalty for owner or lessee language provided. Section 4: Signal violation detected with automated traffic law enforcement system language provided, including Local authority; Fines; Data; Contract; Data; report; Effective date. JAJ 3/18/08 HF1921 - Vehicle height, gross vehicle weight, and axles weights regulated; recreational vehicle combinations defined; permits authorized; and penalties imposed.
Latest Action: 03/12/2007 - Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance Bill Text Vehicle height, gross vehicle weight, and axles weights regulated; recreational vehicle combinations defined; permits authorized; and penalties imposed. Latest Action: 02/25/2008 - Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance Division Bill Text Vehicle lighting display requirement expanded. HF2390 - Freeway shoulders use authorized for transit and metro mobility buses, and limited use of bus stops permitted for motor vehicle passenger carriers.
Latest Action: 03/29/2007 - Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance Division Bill Text Freeway shoulders use authorized for transit and metro mobility buses, and limited use of bus stops permitted for motor vehicle passenger carriers. HF3918 - Vehicle permit authorized for gross vehicle weight up to 105,000 pounds, permit fee allocation prescribed, and money appropriated.
Latest Action: 03/10/2008 - Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance Bill Text Vehicle permit authorized for gross vehicle weight up to 105,000 pounds, permit fee allocation prescribed, and money appropriated. HF1178 - Driver's license endorsement required to operate three-wheeled motorcycle.
Latest Action: 03/12/2007 - Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance Bill Text Driver's license endorsement required to operate three-wheeled motorcycle. Latest Action: 03/19/2007 - Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance Bill Text Tow permit for oversized and overweight vehicles required. HF2116 - Gross vehicle weights and axle weights of vehicles and combinations regulated, allowable weight limits and permit fees and requirements modified, and permits for certain vehicles and combinations authorized.
Latest Action: 03/19/2007 - Author added Magnus Bill Text Gross vehicle weights and axle weights of vehicles and combinations regulated, allowable weight limits and permit fees and requirements modified, and permits for certain vehicles and combinations authorized. HF3727 - Long-term disability parking city permit program minimum requirements established.
Latest Action: 04/10/2008 - Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register Bill Text HF 3727 FIRST ENGROSSMENT Long-term disability parking city permit program minimum requirements established. Section 1: Local ordinance; long-term parking language added. JAJ 3/18/08 SF1062 - Transportation definitions modified, metropolitan towing authority granted to Department of Transportation, hazardous materials provisions modified, and other motor vehicle provisions modified.
Latest Action: 04/18/2007 - Calendar: Third reading Passed Bill Text Transportation definitions modified, metropolitan towing authority granted to Department of Transportation, hazardous materials provisions modified, and other motor vehicle provisions modified. Latest Action: 03/14/2007 - Referred by Chair to Transportation and Transit Policy Subcommittee Bill Text Commercial vehicle inspections provisions modified. HF2967 - Trailer brake motor vehicle weight limit modified, and penalties imposed for forging or possessing false commercial motor vehicle inspection decals.
Latest Action: 03/18/2008 - Referred by Chair to Public Safety Finance Division Bill Text Trailer brake motor vehicle weight limit modified, and penalties imposed for forging or possessing false commercial motor vehicle inspection decals. HF1351 - Omnibus transportation policy bill providing policy changes relating to transportation, highways, drivers' licenses and railroads, and appropriating money.
Latest Action: 04/21/2008 - Senate adopted conference committee report, bill repassed Bill Text HF 1351 THIRD ENGROSSMENT Omnibus transportation policy bill providing policy changes relating to transportation, highways, drivers' licenses and railroads, and appropriating money. ARTICLE 1: TRANSPORTATION POLICY Section 1: Geotechnical investigation before eminent domain proceedings language provided. Section 2: Cooperation with federal authorities; reestablishment costs limit language modified. Section 3: Reestablishment costs limit language modified. Section 4: "Expressway" definition provided. Section 5: "Freeway" definition modified. Section 6: Commercial vehicle drivers at rest areas language provided. Section 7: Sign franchise program language modified. Section 8: Voyager Highway language modified. Section 9: Purple Heart Trail language provided. Section 10: Dallas Sams Memorial Highway language [...] show full description HF3486 - Transportation policy provisions modified, and money appropriated.
Latest Action: 05/13/2008 - Secretary of State Ch. 287 05/08/08 Bill Text HF 3486 SECOND ENGROSSMENT Transportation policy provisions modified, and money appropriated. ARTICLE 1 -- TRANSPORTATION POLICY Section 1: Geotechnical investigation before eminent domain proceedings language provided. Section 2: Cooperation with federal authorities; reestablishment costs limit language modified. Subdivision 1. Cooperation with federal authorities. Subdivision 2. Reestablishment costs limit. Section 3: Reestablishment costs limit language modified. Section 4: Expressway language modified. Section 5: Freeway language modified. Section 6: Commercial vehicle drivers at rest areas language provided. Section 7: Sign franchise program language modified. Subdivision 1. Commissioner may establish program. Subdivision 1a. Eligibility criteria for business panels. Subdivision 2. Franchises. Subdivision 3.[...] show full description HF3805 - Farm vehicles on highways provisions modified, and size, weight, and load restrictions on highways provided.
Latest Action: 03/27/2008 - Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance Bill Text Farm vehicles on highways provisions modified, and size, weight, and load restrictions on highways provided. HF1529 - Highway rest operators prohibited from preventing commercial motor vehicle operators from observing federal "Hours of Service of Drivers" regulations, and maximum vehicle weight on highways provisions modified.
Latest Action: 03/14/2007 - Division action, to pass as amended and return to Transportation Finance Division Bill Text Highway rest operators prohibited from preventing commercial motor vehicle operators from observing federal "Hours of Service of Drivers" regulations, and maximum vehicle weight on highways provisions modified. HF1281 - Medical service personnel exempted from prohibition on use of headphones while operating ambulance.
Latest Action: 02/22/2007 - Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice Bill Text Medical service personnel exempted from prohibition on use of headphones while operating ambulance. HF3800 - Omnibus transportation and transit policy bill; transportation-related program or activity provisions modified and added, penalties imposed, reports required, and technical and clarifying corrections made.
Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - Motion did not prevail Bill Text HF 3800 FOURTH ENGROSSMENT Omnibus transportation and transit policy bill; Transportation-related program or activity provisions modified and added, penalties imposed, reports required, and technical and clarifying corrections made. ARTICLE 1 -- TRANSPORTATION POLICY Section 1: No legal title without certificate language provided. Section 2: Mayor William "Bill" Sandberg Memorial Bridge language added. Section 3: Insurance standards language added. Section 4: Tax authorized language modified. Section 5: Passenger automobile language modified. Section 6: Special mobile equipment language modified. Section 7: Vehicles exempt from tax, fees, or plate display language modified. Section 8: Spotter trucks language added. Section 9: Concrete pumps and street-sweeping vehicles language added. Section 10: Disability plates;[...] show full description HF2970 - Motorists required to move to far left of roadway before passing freeway service patrol, road maintenance, and construction vehicles parked or stopped on roadway.
Latest Action: 03/19/2008 - Committee report, to pass as amended Bill Text HF 2970 SECOND ENGROSSMENT Motorists required to move to far left of roadway before passing freeway service patrol, road maintenance, and construction vehicles parked or stopped on roadway. Section 1: Keep to the right language is modified to include the phrase, "as necessary to comply with subdivision 12 when approaching a road maintenance or construction vehicle parked or stopped on the roadway." Section 2: Passing parked road maintenance or construction vehicle; citation; probable cause language is added. SNA 3/24/08 Latest Action: 03/25/2008 - Secretary of State Ch. 159 03/20/08 Bill Text Milk truck weight exemption sunset date repealed. HF1095 - Vehicle weights allowed on highways modified, and seasonal restrictions on gravel roads extended.
Latest Action: 03/01/2007 - Referred by Chair to Transportation and Transit Policy Subcommittee Bill Text Vehicle weights allowed on highways modified, and seasonal restrictions on gravel roads extended. HF0656 - Local authorities prohibited from enforcing traffic regulations with administrative penalties.
Latest Action: 02/08/2007 - Author stricken Urdahl Bill Text Local authorities prohibited from enforcing traffic regulations with administrative penalties. Latest Action: 04/10/2008 - Bills not identical, R/S, SF subbed on Calendar for the Day Bill Text HF 3204 FIRST ENGROSSMENT Vehicle window glazing restriction exemptions provided. Section 1: Glazing material language is provided. A new motor vehicle dealer, used motor vehicle dealer, or motor vehicle lessor may not sell or lease a motor vehicle that does not meet the glazing material requirements. Section 2: Glazing material; prohibitions and exceptions language is modified. SNA 3/10/08 HF3726 - Wireless communication devices limited while operating motor vehicles.
Latest Action: 03/11/2008 - Author added Loeffler Bill Text Wireless communication devices limited while operating motor vehicles. Latest Action: 02/22/2007 - Author added Erhardt Bill Text I-35E speed limit designated in St. Paul. HF0105 - Passenger restraint required for children under age eight in motor vehicles.
Latest Action: 03/25/2008 - Author added Tillberry Bill Text Passenger restraint required for children under age eight in motor vehicles. SF0122 - Seat belts; passenger restraint required for children under the age of eight in motor vehicles.
Latest Action: 03/05/2007 - Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Public Safety and Civil Justice Bill Text Seat belts; passenger restraint required for children under the age of eight in motor vehicles. Latest Action: 03/01/2007 - Referred by Chair to Transportation and Transit Policy Subcommittee Bill Text Single vehicle length limit increased. Latest Action: 04/16/2007 - Calendar: Third reading Passed Bill Text Single vehicle length limit increased. HF1818 - Vehicle restrictions modified for vehicles hauling unfinished forest products, renewable energy objectives modified, wood products industry definition provided, tax exemptions and apportionment of net income modified, and money appropriated
Latest Action: 03/07/2007 - Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Bill Text Vehicle restrictions modifie |
