Minnesota SF4988: Bulk dry goods haulers per-axle weight increase authorization provision

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to transportation; permitting a per-axle weight increase for bulk dry goods haulers; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 169.

From the introduced text, March 31, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to transportation; permitting a per-axle weight increase for bulk dry goods haulers; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 169. Section 1. new text begin [ VEHICLES TRANSPORTING BULK DRY GOODS.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) Except for weight limitations on the total gross vehicle weight of all axles of a vehicle, the weight limitations on an axle or axle group under sections 169.823 to 169.829 are increased by ten percent for a vehicle transporting dry bulk goods.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) For purposes of this section, "dry bulk goods" means any homogeneous unmarked, unpackaged, nonliquid cargo being transported in a trailer specifically designed for that purpose.] new text end

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Sponsors

• Rarick, Jason (R, 11) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 7, 2026: Referred to Transportation
2. April 7, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF4988?

SF4988 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Bulk dry goods haulers per-axle weight increase authorization provision.

What does SF4988 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to transportation; permitting a per-axle weight increase for bulk dry goods haulers; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 169.

What is the status of SF4988?

In committee as of April 7, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Transportation (April 7, 2026).

Who sponsored SF4988?

Rarick, Jason (R, 11).

Where is the official record for SF4988?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF4988&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate