An Act to create 348.25 (8) (b) 4r. and 348.27 (21) of the statutes; Relating to: weight limits for vehicles transporting grain, feed, or commercial fertilizer. (FE)
Sponsored By: Brent Jacobson (Republican), Russell Goodwin (Democratic), Dave Maxey (Republican), David Murphy (Republican), Jeffrey Mursau (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), William Penterman (Republican), John Spiros (Republican), Travis Tranel (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Farm truck weight limits follow axle spacing
The law sets an axle-based weight schedule for agricultural permits and the new grain, commercial feed, and bulk fertilizer permits. Limits apply to groups of six or more consecutive axles, using the distance between the group's first and last axles. The schedule ranges from 82,000 to 91,000 pounds. It allows 90,500 pounds for six axles spaced 61 feet apart or eight or more axles spaced 43 feet apart. It allows 91,000 pounds for six axles at 62 feet, seven axles at 53 feet, or eight or more axles at 44 feet.
New $325 permits for heavier farm loads
Wisconsin creates annual or consecutive-month permits for trucks hauling grain, commercial feed, or bulk fertilizer above standard axle-weight limits. Each permit costs $325. Trucks need at least six countable axles and must meet axle-based weight limits, never exceeding 91,000 pounds. An axle carrying less than 8% of the vehicle's total weight does not count. Permits cover state-approved routes on state trunk highways to rail yards, shipyards, ports, ethanol plants, manufacturing facilities, grain elevators, or feed mills. Other highways require written approval from the official responsible for road maintenance; drivers must carry it and show it on request. Interstate travel is allowed only under federal law without losing federal aid or triggering other sanctions. Wisconsin can suspend permits during spring thaw. Applications must be electronic, including applications under three related permit categories. The law takes effect on the first day of the fourth month after publication.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Brent Jacobson
Republican • House
Russell Goodwin
Democratic • House
Dave Maxey
Republican • House
David Murphy
Republican • House
Jeffrey Mursau
Republican • House
Jerry O'Connor
Republican • House
William Penterman
Republican • House
John Spiros
Republican • House
Travis Tranel
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Clinton Anderson
Democratic • House
Elijah Behnke
Republican • House
Brienne Brown
Democratic • House
Jodi Emerson
Democratic • House
Jeff Smith
Democratic • Senate
Cory Tomczyk
Republican • Senate
Duke Tucker
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Published 4-3-2026
4/2/2026HouseReport approved by the Governor on 4-2-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 161
4/2/2026HousePresented to the Governor on 4-1-2026
4/1/2026HouseReport correctly enrolled on 3-24-2026
3/24/2026HouseLRB correction (Assembly Substitute Amendment 2)
3/24/2026HouseRepresentative Emerson added as a coauthor
3/19/2026HouseReceived from Senate concurred in
3/18/2026HouseOrdered immediately messaged
3/17/2026SenateSenator Smith added as a cosponsor
3/17/2026SenateRead a third time and concurred in
3/17/2026SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
3/17/2026SenateOrdered to a third reading
3/17/2026SenateRead a second time
3/17/2026SenatePlaced on calendar 3-17-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
3/16/2026SenatePublic hearing requirement waived by committee on Senate Organization, pursuant to Senate Rule 18 (1m), Ayes 3, Noes 2
3/16/2026SenateAvailable for scheduling
3/11/2026SenateReport concurrence recommended by Joint Committee on Finance, Ayes 13, Noes 0
3/11/2026SenateExecutive action taken
3/11/2026SenateWithdrawn from committee on Senate Organization and rereferred to joint committee on Finance pursuant to Senate Rule 46(2)(c)
3/10/2026SenateRepresentative Brown added as a coauthor
3/6/2026SenateAvailable for scheduling
3/2/2026SenateReport concurrence recommended by Committee on Transportation and Local Government, Ayes 4, Noes 1
3/2/2026SenateExecutive action taken
3/2/2026SenateRead first time and referred to committee on Transportation and Local Government
2/20/2026SenateReceived from Assembly
2/18/2026Senate
Bill Text
Assembly Substitute Amendment 2
2/17/2026
Bill Text
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