House Sponsors: CAPPARELLI-BUGIELSKI-LYONS,JOSEPH-SAVIANO- BRADLEY AND MCAULIFFE. Short description: VEH CD-WEIGHT FINES-MAXIMUM Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that when a vehicle exceeds weight limits by more than 5,000 pounds, a fine of $475 (rather than $750) is assessed for the first 5,000 pounds overweight, and the total fine for the vehicle may not exceed $3,500. FISCAL NOTE (Department of Transportation) In FY 2000, the total of overweight violations fines that was deposited into the Road Fund was $11.9 million. The Department estimates that the State and local governments will lose approximately $1.2 million in overweight fines. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status