as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 02:18am
A bill for an act
relating to transportation; restricting weight limits on the Stillwater Lift Bridge.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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(a) Subject to paragraph (b), the commissioner of transportation shall establish a
gross vehicle weight limit of 26,000 pounds on the Stillwater Lift Bridge, located on
marked Trunk Highway 36 over the St. Croix River in Stillwater.
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(b) If the provision specified under paragraph (a) requires that the commissioner
of transportation revise or enter into a contract, agreement, or other arrangement with
authorized representatives of the state of Wisconsin, the commissioner (1) shall commence
any necessary negotiations, and (2) may not enter into a contract, agreement, or other
arrangement directly related to the Stillwater Lift Bridge unless it meets the provision
specified under paragraph (a).
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This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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