This bill aims to expand the scope of vehicles that require an overweight vehicle special permit, specifically targeting six- and seven-axle vehicles. It amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.869, to redefine the types of materials that can be transported under these permits, replacing the term "road materials" with a broader definition that includes supplies and equipment used in the construction of real property. The bill also sets the maximum gross vehicle weights 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 regarding local ordinances affecting aggregate mining and production facilities, prohibiting local governments from enacting ordinances that are more restrictive than 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 ensure that local ordinances do not hinder aggregate mining operations while also providing oversight on tax revenues related to these activities.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 169.869