Assembly Bill 679 proposes the creation of new statutes regarding weight limits for vehicles transporting grain, feed, or commercial fertilizer. Specifically, it allows the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue permits for these vehicles to operate at a maximum weight of 91,000 pounds, which exceeds the current limit of 90,000 pounds for certain agricultural products. The bill establishes a permit fee of $325 and specifies that these permits are valid only for transportation on state trunk highways or on routes approved by local highway maintenance officers. Additionally, the DOT has the authority to suspend permits during spring thaw periods.

The bill also includes a provision that exempts it from the requirement for DOT to prepare a report on the bill's implications regarding vehicle weight limitations, which is typically mandated for any legislation that establishes exceptions to these limits. This exemption aims to streamline the legislative process for this specific bill. Overall, the legislation seeks to facilitate the transportation of essential agricultural products while maintaining regulatory oversight.