Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 5643 — VEH CD-OVERWEIGHT PERMITS

Last action — Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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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Summary

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.

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Action History

  1. Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. First Reading

  5. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Martin J. Moylan

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5643 do?
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.
Who sponsors HB 5643?
HB 5643 is sponsored by Martin J. Moylan (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 5643?
This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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.
Where can I track HB 5643?
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