II 110th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3271 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 16, 2008 Mr. Inhofe introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To amend the definition of commercial motor vehicle in section 31101 of title 49, United States Code, to exclude certain farm vehicles, and for other purposes.

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Definition of commercial motor vehicle

Section 31101(1)(A) of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (A)(i)except for vehicles described in clause (ii), has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight of at least 10,001 pounds; or (ii)is primarily engaged in the transportation of agricultural commodities or farm supplies and has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight of at least the minimum weight of a commercial motor vehicle (as defined by the State in which it is being operated); .

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Preservation of grants for States that increase the minimum weight for commercial motor vehicles

Section 31102 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (f)

Preservation of grants for States that increase the minimum weight for commercial motor vehicles

The Secretary may not withhold grant funding from a State under this section solely because the State authorizes drivers of vehicles engaged in the transportation of agricultural commodities or farm supplies that have a gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 pounds and less than 26,001 pounds, to operate without complying with Federal regulations relating to commercial motor vehicles. .