Illinois 103rd Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 8 D cosponsors

SB 899 — TRANSPORTATION-TECH

Last action — Passed Both Houses

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    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Public-Private Partnerships for Transportation Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

17 added · 17 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended bill SB 899 introduces changes to the Illinois Vehicle Code, specifically regarding the length of certain vehicles allowed on state highways. It raises the length limit for motor homes and certain buses from 42 feet to 45 feet, excluding bumpers and mirrors, which provides more flexibility for larger vehicles. This change is important as it acknowledges the growing size of recreational vehicles and ensures that regulations remain practical for users while promoting safety on the roads.

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SB0899 Engrossed LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
SB0899 Enrolled LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
SB0899 Engrossed - 2 - LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b (1) A truck tractor semitrailer may draw one trailer.
SB0899 Enrolled - 2 - LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b (1) A truck tractor semitrailer may draw one trailer.
SB0899 Engrossed - 3 - LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b (F) All vehicles must be properly equipped with operating brakes and safety equipment required by this Code, except the additional brake requirement in subdivision (C) of this subparagraph (5).
SB0899 Enrolled - 3 - LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b (F) All vehicles must be properly equipped with operating brakes and safety equipment required by this Code, except the additional brake requirement in subdivision (C) of this subparagraph (5).
Any additional movement of the vehicles may occur only upon issuance of authorization SB0899 Engrossed - 4 - LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b for that movement under the provisions of Sections 15-301 through 15-318 of this Code.
Any additional movement of the vehicles may occur only upon issuance of authorization SB0899 Enrolled - 4 - LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b for that movement under the provisions of Sections 15-301 through 15-318 of this Code.
(F) The combination of vehicles must be en route to a location where new or used trailers are sold by an SB0899 Engrossed - 5 - LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b Illinois or out-of-state licensed new or used trailer dealer.
(F) The combination of vehicles must be en route to a location where new or used trailers are sold by an SB0899 Enrolled - 5 - LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b Illinois or out-of-state licensed new or used trailer dealer.
and (5) the combination of vehicles is en route to a location where new or used trailers are sold by an SB0899 Engrossed - 6 - LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b Illinois or out-of-state licensed new or used trailer dealer.
and (5) the combination of vehicles is en route to a location where new or used trailers are sold by an SB0899 Enrolled - 6 - LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b Illinois or out-of-state licensed new or used trailer dealer.
SB0899 Engrossed - 7 - LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b (6) Stinger-steered semitrailer vehicles specifically designed to transport motor vehicles or boats and automobile transporters, as defined in Chapter 1, may not exceed 80 feet overall dimension.
SB0899 Enrolled - 7 - LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b (6) Stinger-steered semitrailer vehicles specifically designed to transport motor vehicles or boats and automobile transporters, as defined in Chapter 1, 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 SB0899 Engrossed - 8 - LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b that during night operations every vehicle and its load must be 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 SB0899 Enrolled - 8 - LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b that during night operations every vehicle and its load must be 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.
(2) The distance between the kingpin and the center of the rear axle of a semitrailer longer than 48 feet, in SB0899 Engrossed - 9 - LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b combination with a truck tractor, may not exceed 45 feet 6 inches.
(2) The distance between the kingpin and the center of the rear axle of a semitrailer longer than 48 feet, in SB0899 Enrolled - 9 - LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b combination with a truck tractor, may not exceed 45 feet 6 inches.
(8) A truck in transit transporting 3 trucks coupled SB0899 Engrossed - 10 - LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b together by the triple saddlemount method may not exceed 97 feet overall dimension.
(8) A truck in transit transporting 3 trucks coupled SB0899 Enrolled - 10 - LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b together by the triple saddlemount method may not exceed 97 feet overall dimension.
SB0899 Engrossed - 11 - LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b Local authorities, with respect to streets and highways under their jurisdiction, may also by ordinance or resolution allow length limitations of this subsection (e).
SB0899 Enrolled - 11 - LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b Local authorities, with respect to streets and highways under their jurisdiction, may also by ordinance or resolution allow length limitations of this subsection (e).
SB0899 Engrossed - 12 - LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b (A) there is no sign prohibiting that access;
SB0899 Enrolled - 12 - LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b (A) there is no sign prohibiting that access;
The SB0899 Engrossed - 13 - LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b limit contained in this paragraph (4) shall not apply to trailers or semi-trailers used for the transport of livestock as defined by Section 18b-101.
The SB0899 Enrolled - 13 - LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b limit contained in this paragraph (4) shall not apply to trailers or semi-trailers used for the transport of livestock as defined by Section 18b-101.
(1) Vehicles operated in the daytime, except on Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays, when transporting SB0899 Engrossed - 14 - LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b poles, pipe, machinery, or other objects of a structural nature that cannot readily be dismantled or disassembled, provided the overall length of vehicle and load may not exceed 100 feet and no object exceeding 80 feet in length may be transported unless a permit has been obtained as authorized in Section 15-301.
(1) Vehicles operated in the daytime, except on Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays, when transporting SB0899 Enrolled - 14 - LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b poles, pipe, machinery, or other objects of a structural nature that cannot readily be dismantled or disassembled, provided the overall length of vehicle and load may not exceed 100 feet and no object exceeding 80 feet in length may be transported unless a permit has been obtained as authorized in Section 15-301.
All other combinations not listed in this subsection (f) SB0899 Engrossed - 15 - LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b may not exceed 60 feet overall dimension.
All other combinations not listed in this subsection (f) SB0899 Enrolled - 15 - LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b may not exceed 60 feet overall dimension.
(j) Articulated vehicles comprised of 2 sections, neither SB0899 Engrossed - 16 - LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b of which exceeds a length of 42 feet, designed for the carrying of more than 10 persons, may be up to 60 feet in length, not including energy absorbing bumpers, provided that the vehicles are:
(j) Articulated vehicles comprised of 2 sections, neither SB0899 Enrolled - 16 - LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b of which exceeds a length of 42 feet, designed for the carrying of more than 10 persons, may be up to 60 feet in length, not including energy absorbing bumpers, provided that the vehicles are:
(c) Local agencies shall be responsible for reporting to SB0899 Engrossed - 17 - LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b the Department all streets and highways under their jurisdiction designated Class II.
(c) Local agencies shall be responsible for reporting to SB0899 Enrolled - 17 - LRB103 03371 HEP 48377 b the Department all streets and highways under their jurisdiction designated Class II.
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Action History

  1. Passed Both Houses

  2. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000

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

  4. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  5. Second Reading - Short Debate

  6. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  7. Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Regulations, Roads & Bridges; 014-000-000

  8. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado

  9. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

  10. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

  11. Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 070-031-000

  12. Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Transportation: Regulations, Roads & Bridges; Rep. Robyn Gabel

  13. Assigned to Transportation: Regulations, Roads & Bridges

  14. Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) January 8, 2025

  15. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly

  16. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

  17. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

  18. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Kam Buckner

  19. Referred to Rules Committee

  20. First Reading

  21. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch

  22. Arrived in House

  23. Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000

  24. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

  25. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Simmons

  26. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Simmons

  27. Recalled to Second Reading

  28. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt State Government; 008-000-000

  29. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to State Government

  30. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Transportation; 014-000-000

  31. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  32. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons

  33. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation

  34. Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Mike Simmons

  35. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 24, 2024

  36. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  37. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons

  38. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 21, 2024

  39. Approved for Consideration Assignments

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

  41. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 21, 2023

  42. Second Reading

  43. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2023

  44. Do Pass Executive; 011-000-000

  45. Assigned to Executive

  46. Referred to Assignments

  47. First Reading

  48. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 175 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (175)

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Votes

Trans: Regulations, Roads & Bridges

Passed 14 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 10002
Republican 4001
Total 14003
% of votes cast 82%0%0%18%
How each member voted (17)
Member Party Vote
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Not Voting
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Not Voting
Ryan Spain Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 59 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 35000
Republican 17000
Unaffiliated 7000
Total 59000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Stoller — Yea
Toro — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Simmons — Yea
Harris, N. — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Dan McConchie Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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State Government, Amendment 2

Passed 8 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5001
Republican 2000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 8001
% of votes cast 89%0%0%11%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
Stoller, Win — Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Meg Loughran Cappel Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Not Voting
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea

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Transportation, Amendment 1

Passed 14 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 10001
Republican 3003
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 14004
% of votes cast 78%0%0%22%
How each member voted (18)
Member Party Vote
Simmons, Mike — Yea
Adriane L. Johnson Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Not Voting
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Suzy Glowiak Hilton Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Not Voting
Craig Wilcox Republican Not Voting
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Dan McConchie Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Not Voting

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Executive

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 7001
Republican 3001
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 11002
% of votes cast 85%0%0%15%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Harris III, Napoleon — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Not Voting
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Not Voting
Sue Rezin Republican Yea

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Subjects

transportation technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 899 do?
Amends the Public-Private Partnerships for Transportation Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Who sponsors SB 899?
SB 899 is sponsored by Kam Buckner (Democrat), Lindsey LaPointe (Democrat), Theresa Mah (Democrat), Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. (Democrat), Eva-Dina Delgado (Democrat), Michael J. Kelly (Democrat), Matt Hanson (Democrat), and Mike Simmons (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 899?
This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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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