Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 2182 — VEH CD-HIGHWAY DESIGNATIONS

Last action — Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As May 31, 2020

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Deletes language allowing the Department of Transportation to designate streets or highways in the system of State highways as Class III highways and makes changes governing the designation of Class II highways. Deletes language regarding: the maximum length of vehicles on all non-State highways; and the highways that vehicles not exceeding 65 feet in overall length are allowed to access. Provides that combinations of vehicles over 65 feet in length with no overall length limitation are allowed certain access if there is no sign prohibiting access and the route is not being used as a thoroughfare between Class I or Class II highways. Provides that the maximum length limitation on non-designated highways for a truck tractor in combination with a semitrailer is 65 feet overall dimension and 60 feet overall dimension for a truck tractor-semitrailer-trailer or truck tractor semitrailer-semitrailer. Provides that length limitations do not apply on legal holidays and for a tow truck in combination with a disabled vehicle or combination of disabled vehicles. Provides that a unit of local government shall affirm to the Department if it has no Class II designated truck routes. Provides that units of local government may report to the Department, and the Department shall post on its website, any limitations prohibiting the operation of vehicles imposed by ordinance or resolution in the unit of local government's non-designated highway system. Provides that, to be effective, an ordinance or resolution designating a Class II roadway need not require that signs be erected, but the designation shall be reported to the Department. Repeals a provision that requires local units of government to report to the Department all preferred truck routes, designated truck route networks, or whether there are no such truck routes. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 625 ILCS 5/1-126.1 625 ILCS 5/15-107 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 15-107 625 ILCS 5/15-116 625 ILCS 5/15-316 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 15-316 625 ILCS 5/11-214 rep. Adds reference to: 625 ILCS 5/1-100 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-100 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

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The updated version of HB 2182 makes several changes to how Illinois designates highways and regulates vehicle lengths. It removes provisions that previously allowed the Department of Transportation to classify certain highways and simplifies the rules surrounding access for vehicles longer than 65 feet. These changes aim to streamline traffic regulations and ensure that longer vehicles can use more routes without being restricted by unnecessary signage. This is important for improving logistical efficiency and accommodating larger trucks that are commonly used in transport.

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*LRB10107972TAE53028b* HB2182 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2020 HB2182 Introduced 2/7/2019, by Rep.
HB2182 Engrossed LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
Michael D.
Unes SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/1-126.1 ILCS 5/15-107 from Ch.
95 1/2, par.
15-107 ILCS 5/15-116 ILCS 5/15-316 from Ch.
95 1/2, par.
15-316 ILCS 5/11-214 rep.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code.
Deletes language allowing the Department of Transportation to designate streets or highways in the system of State highways as Class III highways and makes changes governing the designation of Class II highways.
Deletes language regarding:
the maximum length of vehicles on all non-State highways;
and the highways that vehicles not exceeding 65 feet in overall length are allowed to access.
Provides that combinations of vehicles over 65 feet in length with no overall length limitation are allowed certain access if there is no sign prohibiting access and the route is not being used as a thoroughfare between Class I or Class II highways.
Provides that the maximum length limitation on non-designated highways for a truck tractor in combination with a semitrailer is 65 feet overall dimension and 60 feet overall dimension for a truck tractor-semitrailer-trailer or truck tractor semitrailer-semitrailer.
Provides that length limitations do not apply on legal holidays and for a tow truck in combination with a disabled vehicle or combination of disabled vehicles.
Provides that a unit of local government shall affirm to the Department if it has no Class II designated truck routes.
Provides that units of local government may report to the Department, and the Department shall post on its website, any limitations prohibiting the operation of vehicles imposed by ordinance or resolution in the unit of local government's non-designated highway system.
Provides that, to be effective, an ordinance or resolution designating a Class II roadway need not require that signs be erected, but the designation shall be reported to the Department.
Repeals a provision that requires local units of government to report to the Department all preferred truck routes, designated truck route networks, or whether there are no such truck routes.
LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b A BILL FOR HB2182 LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
(d) Non-designated highways include State highways not designated as Class I or II and are highways in the system of State highways not designated as Class I, II, or III, or local highways which are part of any county, township, municipal, or district road system not designated as Class HB2182 - 2 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b II.
(d) Non-designated highways include State highways not designated as Class I or II and are highways in the system of State highways not designated as Class I, II, or III, or local highways which are part of any county, township, municipal, or district road system not designated as Class HB2182 Engrossed - 2 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b II.
(2) A truck tractor-semitrailer-trailer or truck HB2182 - 3 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b tractor semitrailer-semitrailer may not exceed 60 feet overall dimension.
(2) A truck tractor-semitrailer-trailer or truck HB2182 Engrossed - 3 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b tractor semitrailer-semitrailer may not exceed 60 feet overall dimension.
Vehicles and loads operated by a public utility while en route to make emergency repairs to public service facilities or properties are exempt from length limitations, provided that during night operations every vehicle and its load must be equipped with a sufficient number of clearance lamps on both HB2182 - 4 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b sides and marker lamps on the extreme ends of any projecting load to clearly mark the dimensions of the load.
Vehicles and loads operated by a public utility while en route to make emergency repairs to public service facilities or properties are exempt from length limitations, provided that during night operations every vehicle and its load must be equipped with a sufficient number of clearance lamps on both HB2182 Engrossed - 4 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b sides and marker lamps on the extreme ends of any projecting load to clearly mark the dimensions of the load.
HB2182 - 5 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b (C) The second vehicle in the combination of vehicles is a recreational vehicle that is towed by a fifth-wheel assembly.
HB2182 Engrossed - 5 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b (C) The second vehicle in the combination of vehicles is a recreational vehicle that is towed by a fifth-wheel assembly.
For the purpose of this subsection, gross vehicle weight rating, or GVWR, means the value specified by the manufacturer as the HB2182 - 6 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b loaded weight of the tow truck.
For the purpose of this subsection, gross vehicle weight rating, or GVWR, means the value specified by the manufacturer as the HB2182 Engrossed - 6 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b loaded weight of the tow truck.
(B) The towing vehicle is a properly registered vehicle capable of towing another vehicle using a HB2182 - 7 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b fifth-wheel type assembly or a goose-neck hitch ball.
(B) The towing vehicle is a properly registered vehicle capable of towing another vehicle using a HB2182 Engrossed - 7 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b fifth-wheel type assembly or a goose-neck hitch ball.
HB2182 - 8 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b (1) the length of neither towed vehicle exceeds 28.5 feet;
HB2182 Engrossed - 8 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b (1) the length of neither towed vehicle exceeds 28.5 feet;
(4) Maxi-cube combinations, as defined in Chapter 1, HB2182 - 9 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b may not exceed 65 feet overall dimension.
(4) Maxi-cube combinations, as defined in Chapter 1, HB2182 Engrossed - 9 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b may not exceed 65 feet overall dimension.
Legal HB2182 - 10 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b holidays referred to in this Section are the days on which the following traditional holidays are celebrated:
Legal HB2182 Engrossed - 10 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b holidays referred to in this Section are the days on which the following traditional holidays are celebrated:
(e) On Class II highways there are no overall length HB2182 - 11 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b limitations on motor vehicles operating in combinations, provided:
(e) On Class II highways there are no overall length HB2182 Engrossed - 11 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b limitations on motor vehicles operating in combinations, provided:
HB2182 - 12 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b (7) Stinger-steered semitrailer vehicles specifically designed to transport motor vehicles or boats may not exceed 80 feet overall dimension.
HB2182 Engrossed - 12 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b (7) Stinger-steered semitrailer vehicles specifically designed to transport motor vehicles or boats may not exceed 80 feet overall dimension.
Vehicles and loads operated by a public utility while en route to make emergency repairs to public service facilities or properties are exempt from length limitations, provided that during night operations every vehicle and its load must be HB2182 - 13 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b equipped with a sufficient number of clearance lamps on both sides and marker lamps on the extreme ends of any projecting load to clearly mark the dimensions of the load.
Vehicles and loads operated by a public utility while en route to make emergency repairs to public service facilities or properties are exempt from length limitations, provided that during night operations every vehicle and its load must be HB2182 Engrossed - 13 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b equipped with a sufficient number of clearance lamps on both sides and marker lamps on the extreme ends of any projecting load to clearly mark the dimensions of the load.
(A) The vehicle does not exceed 80,000 pounds in HB2182 - 14 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b gross weight and 8 feet 6 inches in width.
(A) The vehicle does not exceed 80,000 pounds in HB2182 Engrossed - 14 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b gross weight and 8 feet 6 inches in width.
(2) From a Class I or Class II highway onto any non-designated highway State highway or any locally designated highway for a distance of 5 highway miles for the purpose of loading, unloading, food, fuel, repairs, and HB2182 - 15 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b rest if:
(2) From a Class I or Class II highway onto any non-designated highway State highway or any locally designated highway for a distance of 5 highway miles for the purpose of loading, unloading, food, fuel, repairs, and HB2182 Engrossed - 15 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b rest if:
(3) A truck tractor-semitrailer-trailer or truck HB2182 - 16 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b tractor semitrailer-semitrailer may not exceed 60 feet No truck tractor-semitrailer-trailer or truck tractor semitrailer-semitrailer combination may exceed 60 feet extreme overall dimension.
(3) A truck tractor-semitrailer-trailer or truck HB2182 Engrossed - 16 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b tractor semitrailer-semitrailer may not exceed 60 feet No truck tractor-semitrailer-trailer or truck tractor semitrailer-semitrailer combination may exceed 60 feet extreme overall dimension.
(2) Vehicles and loads operated by a public utility while en route to make emergency repairs to public service facilities or properties, but during night operation every HB2182 - 17 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b vehicle and its load must be equipped with a sufficient number of clearance lamps on both sides and marker lamps upon the extreme ends of any projecting load to clearly mark the dimensions of the load.
(2) Vehicles and loads operated by a public utility while en route to make emergency repairs to public service facilities or properties, but during night operation every HB2182 Engrossed - 17 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b vehicle and its load must be equipped with a sufficient number of clearance lamps on both sides and marker lamps upon the extreme ends of any projecting load to clearly mark the dimensions of the load.
The Department may by rule or regulation prescribe HB2182 - 18 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b additional requirements regarding length limitations for a tow truck towing another vehicle.
The Department may by rule or regulation prescribe HB2182 Engrossed - 18 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b additional requirements regarding length limitations for a tow truck towing another vehicle.
The provisions of this subsection (h) shall not apply to any vehicle or combination of vehicles specifically designed for the collection and transportation of waste, HB2182 - 19 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b garbage, or recyclable materials during the vehicle's operation in the course of collecting garbage, waste, or recyclable materials if the vehicle is traveling at a speed not in excess of 15 miles per hour during the vehicle's operation and in the course of collecting garbage, waste, or recyclable materials.
The provisions of this subsection (h) shall not apply to any vehicle or combination of vehicles specifically designed for the collection and transportation of waste, HB2182 Engrossed - 19 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b garbage, or recyclable materials during the vehicle's operation in the course of collecting garbage, waste, or recyclable materials if the vehicle is traveling at a speed not in excess of 15 miles per hour during the vehicle's operation and in the course of collecting garbage, waste, or recyclable materials.
operated in local public transportation service by any other person and the municipality in which the service HB2182 - 20 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b is to be provided approved the operation of the vehicle.
operated in local public transportation service by any other person and the municipality in which the service HB2182 Engrossed - 20 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b is to be provided approved the operation of the vehicle.
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(d) The Department shall also maintain and provide an official map of the Designated State Truck Route System that HB2182 - 21 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b includes State and local streets and highways that have been designated Class I, or Class II, or Class III.
(d) The Department shall also maintain and provide an official map of the Designated State Truck Route System that HB2182 Engrossed - 21 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b includes State and local streets and highways that have been designated Class I, or Class II, or Class III.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (g), local authorities with respect to highways under their jurisdiction may by ordinance or resolution prohibit the operation of vehicles upon any such highway or impose restrictions as to the weight of vehicles to be operated upon any such highway, for a total period of not to exceed 90 days, measured in either consecutive or nonconsecutive days at the discretion of local authorities, in any one calendar year, whenever any said highway by reason of deterioration, rain, snow, or other climate conditions will be seriously damaged or destroyed unless the use of vehicles thereon is prohibited or the permissible weights thereof HB2182 - 22 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b reduced.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (g), local authorities with respect to highways under their jurisdiction may by ordinance or resolution prohibit the operation of vehicles upon any such highway or impose restrictions as to the weight of vehicles to be operated upon any such highway, for a total period of not to exceed 90 days, measured in either consecutive or nonconsecutive days at the discretion of local authorities, in any one calendar year, whenever any said highway by reason of deterioration, rain, snow, or other climate conditions will be seriously damaged or destroyed unless the use of vehicles thereon is prohibited or the permissible weights thereof HB2182 Engrossed - 22 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b reduced.
(d) The Department shall likewise have authority as hereinbefore granted to local authorities to determine by resolution and to impose restrictions as to the weight of vehicles operated upon any highway under the jurisdiction of HB2182 - 23 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b said department, and such restrictions shall be effective when signs giving notice thereof are erected upon the highway or portion of any highway affected by such resolution.
(d) The Department shall likewise have authority as hereinbefore granted to local authorities to determine by resolution and to impose restrictions as to the weight of vehicles operated upon any highway under the jurisdiction of HB2182 Engrossed - 23 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b said department, and such restrictions shall be effective when signs giving notice thereof are erected upon the highway or portion of any highway affected by such resolution.
(g) An ordinance or resolution enacted by a county or township pursuant to subsection (a) of this Section shall not apply to cargo tank vehicles with two or three permanent axles when delivering propane for emergency heating purposes if the cargo tank is loaded at no more than 50 percent capacity, the gross vehicle weight of the vehicle does not exceed 32,000 pounds, and the driver of the cargo tank vehicle notifies the HB2182 - 24 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b appropriate agency or agencies with jurisdiction over the highway before driving the vehicle on the highway pursuant to this subsection.
(g) An ordinance or resolution enacted by a county or township pursuant to subsection (a) of this Section shall not apply to cargo tank vehicles with two or three permanent axles when delivering propane for emergency heating purposes if the cargo tank is loaded at no more than 50 percent capacity, the gross vehicle weight of the vehicle does not exceed 32,000 pounds, and the driver of the cargo tank vehicle notifies the HB2182 Engrossed - 24 - LRB101 07972 TAE 53028 b appropriate agency or agencies with jurisdiction over the highway before driving the vehicle on the highway pursuant to this subsection.
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Action History

  1. Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As May 31, 2020

  2. Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As May 29, 2020

  3. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  4. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 5, 2020

  5. Do Pass as Amended Executive; 016-000-000

  6. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  7. Sponsor Removed Sen. Jason Plummer

  8. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive

  9. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  10. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon

  11. Re-assigned to Executive

  12. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon

  13. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. John J. Cullerton

  14. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  15. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2019

  16. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 22, 2019

  17. Second Reading

  18. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer

  19. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 9, 2019

  20. Do Pass Transportation; 014-000-000

  21. Postponed - Transportation

  22. Assigned to Transportation

  23. Referred to Assignments

  24. First Reading

  25. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval

  26. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  27. Arrive in Senate

  28. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000

  29. Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Michael T. Marron

  30. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Andrew S. Chesney

  31. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  32. Second Reading - Short Debate

  33. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  34. Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee; 010-000-000

  35. Assigned to Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee

  36. Referred to Rules Committee

  37. First Reading

  38. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael D. Unes

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 109 Yea · 0 Nay · 9 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 44006
Democrat 46002
Republican 19001
Total 109009
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Sommer — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Mazzochi — Yea
Bailey — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Batinick — Yea
McDermed — Yea
Frese — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Thapedi — Yea
McSweeney — Yea
Brady — Yea
Turner — Yea
Bristow — Yea
Unes — Yea
Greenwood — Yea
Burke — Yea
Butler — Yea
Carroll — Yea
Wehrli — Yea
Caulkins — Yea
Harris — Yea
Pappas — Yea
Connor — Yea
Conroy — Yea
Wheeler — Yea
Ramirez — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Williams — Yea
Willis — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Kalish — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Yednock — Yea
Yingling — Yea
Skillicorn — Yea
Davis — Yea
Zalewski — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Demmer — Yea
Marron — Yea
Bennett — Not Voting
Welter — Not Voting
Parkhurst — Not Voting
Jones — Not Voting
Costello — Not Voting
Conyears-Ervin — Not Voting
Costa Howard — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Not Voting
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Not Voting
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Not Voting
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea

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What does HB 2182 do?
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Deletes language allowing the Department of Transportation to designate streets or highways in the system of State highways as Class III highways and makes changes governing the designation of Class II highways. Deletes language regarding: the maximum length of vehicles on all non-State highways; and the highways that vehicles not exceeding 65 feet in overall length are allowed to access. Provides that combinations of vehicles over 65 feet in length with no overall length limitation are allowed certain access if there is no sign prohibiting access and the route is not being used as a thoroughfare between Class I or Class II highways. Provides that the maximum length limitation on non-designated highways for a truck tractor in combination with a semitrailer is 65 feet overall dimension and 60 feet overall dimension for a truck tractor-semitrailer-trailer or truck tractor semitrailer-semitrailer. Provides that length limitations do not apply on legal holidays and for a tow truck in combination with a disabled vehicle or combination of disabled vehicles. Provides that a unit of local government shall affirm to the Department if it has no Class II designated truck routes. Provides that units of local government may report to the Department, and the Department shall post on its website, any limitations prohibiting the operation of vehicles imposed by ordinance or resolution in the unit of local government's non-designated highway system. Provides that, to be effective, an ordinance or resolution designating a Class II roadway need not require that signs be erected, but the designation shall be reported to the Department. Repeals a provision that requires local units of government to report to the Department all preferred truck routes, designated truck route networks, or whether there are no such truck routes. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 625 ILCS 5/1-126.1 625 ILCS 5/15-107 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 15-107 625 ILCS 5/15-116 625 ILCS 5/15-316 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 15-316 625 ILCS 5/11-214 rep. Adds reference to: 625 ILCS 5/1-100 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-100 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Who sponsors HB 2182?
HB 2182 is sponsored by Michael T. Marron, Andrew S. Chesney (Republican), and Don Harmon (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 2182?
This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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