Bill Status of HB 2580   100th General Assembly

Short Description:  VEH CD-EXCESS WEIGHT AG EXEMPT

House Sponsors
Rep. Brandon W. Phelps-Ryan Spain, Tony McCombie and Dave Severin

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Neil Anderson-Linda Holmes)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  8/11/2017HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0070

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
625 ILCS 5/3-401from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-401
625 ILCS 5/15-301from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 15-301

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that upon a declaration by the Governor that an emergency harvest situation exists, a special permit issued by the Department of Transportation shall be required from September 1 through December 31 during harvest season emergencies for a vehicle that exceeds the maximum axle weight and gross limits or a vehicle that exceeds its registered gross weight, provided that the vehicle's axle weight and gross weight do not both exceed 10% above the maximum specified limits, and does not exceed the vehicle's registered gross weight by 10%. Provides that all other restrictions that apply to permits issued shall apply during the declared time period and no fee shall be charged for the issuance of those permits. Provides that the permits issued by the Department are only valid on federal and State highways under the jurisdiction of the Department, except interstate highways. Provides that with respect to highways under the jurisdiction of local authorities, the local authorities may, at their discretion, waive special permit requirements during harvest season emergencies, and set a divisible load weight limit not to exceed 10% of a vehicle's registered gross weight, provided that the vehicle's axle weight and gross weight do not exceed 10% above the maximum specified limits. Provides that any vehicle operating under an emergency harvest permit shall not be in violation of a Section concerning the effect of provisions within the original and renewal of registration Article of the Illinois Vehicle Code. Effective immediately.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Makes technical changes.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/8/2017HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
  2/8/2017HouseFirst Reading
  2/8/2017HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/22/2017HouseAssigned to Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee
  2/22/2017HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
  2/22/2017HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  2/23/2017HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee
  3/15/2017HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony McCombie
  3/22/2017HouseTo Highways & Transit Subcommittee
  3/28/2017HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Subcommittee/ Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee; 003-000-000
  3/28/2017HouseRecommends Do Pass Subcommittee/ Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee; 003-000-000
  3/28/2017HouseReported Back To Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee;
  3/30/2017HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee; by Voice Vote
  3/30/2017HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee; 011-000-000
  3/30/2017HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  4/5/2017HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  4/5/2017HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  4/6/2017HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain
  4/25/2017HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000
  4/25/2017HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin
  4/26/2017SenateArrive in Senate
  4/26/2017SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  4/26/2017SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson
  4/26/2017SenateFirst Reading
  4/26/2017SenateReferred to Assignments
  5/2/2017SenateApproved for Consideration Assignments
  5/2/2017SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 3, 2017
  5/12/2017SenateSecond Reading
  5/12/2017SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 15, 2017
  5/19/2017SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
  5/19/2017SenateThird Reading - Passed; 053-000-000
  5/19/2017HousePassed Both Houses
  6/16/2017HouseSent to the Governor
  8/11/2017HouseGovernor Approved
  8/11/2017HouseEffective Date August 11, 2017
  8/11/2017HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0070

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