Construction materials special permit application expanded relating to transportation regulations.

HF 738 expands Minnesota's special permit system for vehicles hauling road construction materials. The bill updates definitions to include specific materials like recycled road materials and adjusts weight limits: six-axle vehicles can haul up to 99,000 pounds during certain periods (up from 90,000), and seven-axle vehicles can haul up to 97,000 pounds (with a 99,000-pound seasonal option). Permits for six-axle vehicles cost $300 annually, while seven-axle permits cost $500. This directly affects construction companies and contractors transporting these materials on state highways, allowing higher weight limits under specific permit conditions. The changes take effect August 1, 2025.