Bill Status of HB 5643   101st General Assembly

Short Description:  VEH CD-OVERWEIGHT PERMITS

House Sponsors
Rep. Martin J. Moylan

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
625 ILCS 5/15-107from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 15-107
625 ILCS 5/15-111from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 15-111
625 ILCS 5/15-301from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 15-301
625 ILCS 5/15-307from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 15-307
625 ILCS 5/15-311from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 15-311

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Article of the Illinois Vehicle Code concerning size, weight, load, and permits. Creates a new class of weight limits for vehicles with a distance between 8 and 9 feet between the extremes of any group of 2 or more consecutive axles, with a maximum weight of 38,000 pounds on 2 axles and 42,000 pounds on 3 axles. Provides that 2 consecutive sets of tandem axles may carry 34,000 pounds each if the overall distance between the first and last axles of these tandems is 36 feet or more. Deletes language requiring an applicant for a permit for excess size and weight to make certain disclosures relating to whether the applicant is a motor carrier of property. Makes other changes. Provides that the additional fee for certain gross overweight loads is for each additional 45 (instead of 60) miles traveled. Provides that an applicant shall pay $120 (instead of $40) per hour for an engineering inspection or field investigation. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/14/2020HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Martin J. Moylan
  2/18/2020HouseFirst Reading
  2/18/2020HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/17/2020HouseAssigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee
  6/23/2020HouseRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

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