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ARIZONA STATE SENATE

Fifty-Seventh Legislature, First Regular Session

AMENDED

FACT SHEET FOR S.B. 1320

implements of husbandry; autonomous; automated

Purpose

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

Background

An implement of husbandry is a vehicle designed primarily for agricultural purposes and used exclusively in the conduct of agricultural operations, including an implement or vehicle, whether self-propelled or otherwise, that is: 1) used solely for agricultural purposes including the preparation or harvesting of cotton, alfalfa, grains and other farm crops; and 2) only incidentally operated or moved on a highway whether as a trailer or a self-propelled unit.

An automated driving system is the hardware and software that are collectively capable of performing the entire dynamic driving task on a sustained basis, regardless of whether it is limited to a specific operational design domain (A.R.S. § 28-101). An autonomous vehicle is a motor vehicle that is equipped with an automated driving system and the operation of an autonomous vehicle, with or without a human driver, is subject to all applicable federal and state laws (A.R.S. § 28-9702).

There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.

Provisions

1. Expands the definition of an implement of husbandry to include an implement or vehicle that is autonomous or uses an autonomous driving system or that is self-propelled or otherwise, whether operated manually, equipped with an automated driving system that is not in use or equipped with an automated driving system that is in use, that is used solely for agricultural purposes and is only incidentally moved or operated on a highway whether as a trailer or an autonomous vehicle.

2. Adds the preparation or harvesting of specialty crops to the agricultural purposes for which an implement of husbandry must be used.

3. Defines specialty crops as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits and horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture.

4. Makes technical and conforming changes.

5. Becomes effective on the general effective date.

Amendments Adopted by Committee of the Whole

· Specifies that an implement of husbandry includes an implement or vehicle whether operated manually, equipped with an automated driving system that is not in use or equipped with an automated driving system that is in use.

Senate Action

PS                    2/12/25      DP     6-0-1

Prepared by Senate Research

March 10, 2025

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