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)
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Bill Overview
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3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Tighter axle and weight rules
Under these permits, the weight on any group of six or more consecutive axles must follow the state’s maximum‑weight table. An axle that carries less than 8% of your rig’s gross weight does not count toward your axle total. These rules can lower the load you may carry on a given setup and may require different equipment or more trips.
Heavier-load permits for farm goods
The Department of Transportation issues annual or consecutive‑month permits to haul grain, commercial feed, or bulk fertilizer in 6+ axle rigs. The permit lets you exceed normal state weight limits, up to 91,000 pounds, within Wisconsin. You apply through the department’s electronic system and pay a $325 fee per permit. This helps many farm haulers carry more per trip if they meet these rules.
Route and seasonal limits for farm hauls
These permits work only on department‑designated routes to certain sites: rail yards, shipyards, ports, ethanol plants, manufacturing plants, grain elevators, or feed mills. They are not valid on interstates unless federal law allows it without risking federal aid. If your route uses a non‑trunk road, you must get written approval from that road’s maintenance officer and carry it. The department can suspend these permits during the spring thaw.
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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