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 Bill Status of SR0233  99th General Assembly


Short Description:  OPPOSE WEIGHT LIMIT INCREASE

Senate Sponsors
Sen. John J. Cullerton

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  6/16/2015SenateResolution Adopted as Amended

Synopsis As Introduced
States opposition to an increase in current truck size and weight limits on all roads in the State of Illinois in order to ensure the safety of all Illinois motorists on our streets and highways. Affirms opposition to removing or weakening the federal freeze on Longer Combination Vehicles contained in the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991, which restricts the use of extra-long double and triple trailers trucks on Illinois highways because of the adverse impact on highway safety and infrastructure.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the heading with similar language. Replaces a reference to truck crashes with a reference to all vehicle crashes. Adds language regarding the Illinois trucking industry's contributions to the Illinois economy and the total number of vehicle crashes in the State.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  3/18/2015SenateFiled with Secretary
  3/18/2015SenateReferred to Assignments
  4/14/2015SenateAssigned to Executive
  4/29/2015SenatePostponed - Executive
  5/5/2015SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton
  5/5/2015SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  5/6/2015SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
  5/6/2015SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  5/7/2015SenateBe Adopted as Amended Executive; 014-000-000
  5/7/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions May 12, 2015
  6/16/2015SenateResolution Adopted as Amended

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