Relating to: weight limits for certain vehicles transporting maple sap or syrup. (FE)
This bill updates weight limit rules for vehicles transporting maple sap or syrup in Wisconsin. It allows these vehicles to carry heavier loads on certain state highways, with specific axle weight limits of 21,000 pounds per axle or 37,000 pounds for closely spaced axles, while excluding interstate highways from these relaxed limits. The changes aim to support maple producers by permitting more efficient transportation of their products from collection sites to storage or markets. The bill also includes a procedural provision exempting it from a standard transportation department review requirement.
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1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 13, 2026
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Introduced
Introduced by Representatives Johnson, Joers, Miresse and Stubbs;
cosponsored by Senator Roys
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4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Alex Joers
DDemocratic
P
Shelia Stubbs
DDemocratic
P
Tara Johnson
DDemocratic
P
Vinnie Miresse
DDemocratic
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