ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-seventh Legislature

First Regular Session

Senate: PS 6-0-1-0 | 3rd Read 29-0-1-0

SB 1320: implements of husbandry; autonomous; automated

Sponsor: Senator Dunn, LD 25

Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure

Overview

Expands the definition of implement of husbandry, to include an implement or vehicle that uses an automated driving system or that is autonomous.

History

Statute defines implement of husbandry as a vehicle designed primarily for agricultural purposes and that is used exclusively in the conduct of agricultural operations, including an implement or vehicle whether self-propelled or otherwise that:

1) is used solely for agricultural purposes including the preparation or harvesting of cotton, alfalfa, grains and other farm crops; and

2) is only incidentally operated or moved on a highway whether as a trailer or self-propelled unit. Incidentally operated or moved on a highway means travel between a farm and another part of the same farm, from one farm to another farm or between a farm and a place of repair, supply or storage (A.R.S. § 28-101).

Provisions

1. Includes, into the definition of implement of husbandry, an implement or vehicle that uses an automated driving system or that is autonomous, whether operated manually, equipped with an automated driving system not in use or equipped with an automated driving system in use. (Sec. 1)

2. Defines specialty crops as crops that include fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits and horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture. (Sec. 1)

3. Makes conforming and technical changes. (Sec. 1)

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