Love note from Jeff City

Greetings, My Fellow Missourians

This week I rented a Drill from the St. Clair County Soil and Water District to plant some alfalfa. While pulling it home on the highway it reminded me of slow moving vehicles, wide loads and that harvest season was fast approaching.

Motorist need to be on the lookout for slow-moving vehicles this autumn. Farmers are just doing their jobs when moving equipment from field to field. It’s important that we be patient and drive carefully around farm vehicles. Non-farm motorists may not immediately recognize farm equipment on roadways or be aware of the special hazards they present. Lighting and reflector locations on tractors, combines and other farm equipment are different from other motor vehicles. Loads on farm vehicles may be wider than other vehicles, which present special hazards for other motorists when left, right, rear and front projections are not easily recognizable.

Missouri’s legal weight limits for transport of livestock, grain and grain co-products increase during harvest time. Livestock haulers are allowed to load to a maximum gross weight of 85,500 lbs. within the state. Those transporting grain and grain co-products during harvest season in Missouri can load to a maximum of 10 percent heavier than the weights normally allowed. Normal legal hauling weights are based on the distance between consecutive axles and the total number of axles. Examples of grain co-products may include hulls, meals and oils and other products related to grain processing.

When making use of the increased weight law, livestock, grain and grain co-product haulers must not use any portion of the interstate highway system or cross a bridge that is weight-limited to a level that is less than the gross weight of the vehicle and load. The agricultural weight allowances apply only within Missouri’s borders.

Reminding Missourians to Register to Vote

National Voter Registration Day took place on September 22 as a reminder for the millions of Americans who are unable to vote each year because they miss the voter registration deadline. In Missouri, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft is traveling around the state to urge Missourians to register to vote or verify their registration. The deadline to register for the Nov. 3 election is Oct. 7.

Ashcroft said, “With the November 3 general election approaching, we are urging all eligible Missourians to register to vote. If you’re already registered, make sure to verify your voting information. It’s essential that every Missourian has the opportunity to make their voice heard on Election Day.”

Missourians can register to vote, check their registration, or get more information about registering by visiting www.GoVoteMissouri.com. In order to be eligible, a potential voter must be a U.S. citizen, a Missouri resident, and 18 years old by the day of the election.

For an overview of voting options, Missourians can visit the following link: https://www.sos.mo.gov/CMSImages/ElectionGoVoteMissouri/VotingOptionsChart.pdf.

Voters can find their local election authority’s contact information by visiting https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/localelectionauthority.

Interim hours: Now that Session is over for 2020, I will be back in District full time. If you need any assistance my Legislative Assistant Amy Helton will be happy to help you Monday-Thursday.

It is my honor to serve the constituents of District 125. If you ever have questions, concerns, or input, please feel free to contact me any time at (573) 751-4065.

YOUR District 125 Capitol office is 413B, and YOU are always welcome!

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