This bill aims to expand the scope of vehicles that require an overweight vehicle special permit, specifically targeting vehicles with six or more axles and seven or more axles. It amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.869, to redefine "road materials" to include supplies and equipment used in the construction of real property, rather than just construction materials. The bill also sets the maximum gross vehicle weight limits for these vehicles and establishes permit fees of $300 for six-axle vehicles and $500 for seven-axle vehicles.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions that restrict local ordinances affecting aggregate mining or production facilities, ensuring that local governments cannot impose more restrictive conditions than those set by state or federal regulations. It mandates a legislative audit of the aggregate production tax to assess revenue collection and distribution, and appropriates $250,000 for updating the aggregate resource inventory in the Seven-County Metropolitan Area. These measures are intended to streamline regulations and enhance the management of aggregate resources in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 169.869