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Committee advances bill to extend farm-equipment transport exemptions to operators
Summary
Senate Bill 436, which defines 'operator' to give equipment dealers and mechanics the same highway transport exemptions as farmers, was advanced by the Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee after sponsor Senator Sam Watson explained the change and members asked clarifying questions about statutory language. The measure passed by voice vote.
Senator Sam Watson presented Senate Bill 436 to the Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee, saying the bill clarifies the definition of "operator" so that those who move farm equipment on behalf of farmers — such as mechanics or dealer employees — receive the same exemptions as farmers when transporting machinery on highways.
"All we're doing here is just making sure that the, the operator is defined and that he has the same exemption…
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