BILL REQ. #:  S-4656.1 

READ FIRST TIME 02/05/10.   

     AN ACT Relating to special permitting for certain farm implements; and creating a new section.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   The department of transportation shall review its administrative rules that pertain to transporting farm implements, with special attention to WAC 468-38-290(3)(b) that establishes a blanket restriction on transporting farm implements over fourteen feet in height on the holder of a farm implement special permit. In conducting this review, the department shall invite representatives of farmers, farm equipment dealers, the Washington state patrol's commercial vehicle enforcement office, and other interested stakeholders to participate. The department shall consider whether there are specific areas in the state where there is a need for transporting farm implements that exceed fourteen feet in height, and an ability to provide an exception to the fourteen-foot height limitation without causing damage to road overpasses and other overhead obstructions. The department is encouraged to conduct this review in a timely manner so that any rule changes can be implemented expeditiously.     
     The department shall provide a written report of the findings and conclusions of its review to the legislative committees with jurisdiction over transportation and agricultural issues by December 1, 2010.