4/28/05-Rep. Joseph Lyons, D-Chicago, has tabled his effort to change the weight limits for propane delivery trucks. The move effectively removes it from consideration.
Under HB232, a single unit truck could have a single axle weight of 22,000 pounds, and a tandem axle weight of 40,000 pounds. The new standard applies to trucks traveling on non-designated highways.
Previously, propane trucks were held to the general Illinois standard of 18,000 on a single axle, 32,000 pounds on a tandem axle and 73,280 pounds gross vehicle weight. The federal highway standard is 20,000 pounds on a single axle, 34,000 on a tandem axle and 80,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.
The bill had been approved by the House Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee and was nearing a vote by the full House.

2/9/05-The House Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee approved a bill 23-1 on Feb. 1 that would increase the weight limits for truckers used to deliver propane.
Under HB232, sponsored by Rep. Joseph Lyons, D-Chicago, a single unit truck could have a single axle weight of 22,000 pounds, and a tandem axle weight of 40,000 pounds. The new standard applies to trucks traveling on non-designated highways.
Previously, propane trucks were held to the general Illinois standard of 18,000 on a single axle, 32,000 pounds on a tandem axle, and 73,280 pounds gross vehicle weight. The federal highway standard is 20,000 pounds on a single axle, 34,000 on a tandem axle and 80,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.
The bill has been sent to the House floor for consideration. For House bill status, call (217) 782-5799.

1/19/05-A bill in the House Rules Committee would increase the weight limits for trucks used to deliver propane.
Under HB232, sponsored by Rep. Joseph Lyons, D-Chicago, a single unit truck could have a single axle weight of 22,000 pounds, and a tandem axle weight of 40,000 pounds. The new standard applies to trucks traveling on non-designated highways.
Previously, propane trucks were bound by the general Illinois standard of 18,000 pounds on a single axle, 32,000 pounds on a tandem axle, and 73,280 pounds gross vehicle weight. The federal highway standard is 20,000 pounds on a single axle, 34,000 on a tandem axle and 80,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.
For House bill status, call (217) 782-5799.