Legislation could raise height for hauling hay

Jager Robinson
Feb 13, 2020
Feb 13, 2020 Updated Mar 24, 2020

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What is being called “common-sense legislation,” the South Dakota House voted unanimously in favor of House Bill 1084, which would increase the maximum height allowed when transporting baled feed on the highway. The bill was due for a hearing before the Senate ag committee today.

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Reach Reporter Jager Robinson at 605-335-7300, email jager.robinson@lee.net or follow on Twitter @Jager_Robinson.