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HR 79 Farmers' Freedom Act
Topic Started: 19 Jun 2013, 02:07 AM (55 Views)
Heather Holson
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Congresswoman Johnson of Iowa(with thanks to Mr. Lankford of Oklahoma), introduces, for herself, Ms. Goodall, Ms. Sanchez, Mr. Reese and others,

A BILL

To exempt certain farm vehicles from certain operating requirements, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the `Farmers' Freedom Act'.

SEC. 2. EXEMPTIONS FROM REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN FARM VEHICLES.

(a) Federal Requirements- A covered farm vehicle, including the individual operating that vehicle, shall be exempt from the following:
(1) Any requirement relating to commercial driver's licenses established under chapter 313 of title 49, United States Code.
(2) Any requirement relating to drug testing established under chapter 313 of title 49, United States Code.
(3) Any requirement relating to medical certificates established under chapter 313 of title 49, United States Code.
(4) Any requirement relating to hours of service established under--
(A) subchapter III of chapter 311 of title 49, United States Code; or
(B) chapter 315 of title 49, United States Code.
(b) State Requirements-

(1) IN GENERAL- Federal transportation funding to a State may not be terminated, limited, or otherwise interfered with as a result of the State exempting a covered farm vehicle, including the individual operating that vehicle, from any State requirement relating to the operation of that vehicle.

(2) EXCEPTION- Paragraph (1) does not apply with respect to a covered farm vehicle transporting hazardous materials that require a placard.
(c) Covered Farm Vehicle Defined-

(1) IN GENERAL- In this section, the term `covered farm vehicle' means a motor vehicle that--
(A) is traveling--
(i) in the State in which the vehicle is registered; or
(ii) in a State other than the State in which the vehicle is registered;
(B) is operated by--
(i) a farm owner;
(ii) a ranch owner;
(iii) a farm operator;
(iv) a ranch operator; or
(v) an employee or family member of an individual specified in clauses (i) through (iv);
(C) is transporting--
(i) agricultural commodities;
(ii) livestock; or
(iii) machinery or supplies to or from a farm or ranch;
(D) except as provided in paragraph (2), is not used in the operations of a for-hire motor carrier; and
(E) is equipped with a special license plate or other designation by the State in which the vehicle is registered to allow for identification of the vehicle as a farm vehicle by law enforcement personnel.

(2) INCLUSION- In this section, the term `covered farm vehicle' includes a motor vehicle--
(A) operated pursuant to a crop share farm lease agreement;
(B) owned by a tenant with respect to that agreement; and
(C) transporting the landlord's portion of the crops under that agreement.

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Farmers' Freedom Act of 2011 - Exempts certain farm vehicles (including the individual operating the vehicle) from certain federal requirements (for a commercial driver's license, drug testing, medical certificates, and hours of service) governing the operation of motor vehicles.

Prohibits federal transportation funding to a state from being terminated, limited, or otherwise interfered with as a result of the state's exempting a covered farm vehicle (including the individual operating that vehicle, but excluding any farm vehicle transporting hazardous materials requiring a placard) from any state requirements governing the operation of that vehicle.
Edited by Heather Holson, 19 Jun 2013, 07:14 PM.
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Vissering
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I'm radioactive.
Madame Speaker,

I request UC on the bill and ask to be added as a cosponsor by UC as well.

I yield.
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Heather Holson
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The motion is recognized. 24 hours for objections. The Gentelady from Arkansas will be added as a cosponsor.
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Melissa Sanchez
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Madam Speaker,

It is an indication of the extent the law has gotten out of hand that we actually have to consider this sort of legislation.

I concur with the Gentlewoman from Arkansas and also ask to be added as a cosponsor.
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Old Man In The Mountain
Madam Speaker,

I ask unanimous consent to be added as a cosponsor.
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Heather Holson
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The Gentleman shall be added.
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Heather Holson
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This legislation is passed by unanimous consent.
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