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8/14/09-Gov. Pat Quinn has signed into law a bill to bring an end to split speed limits on rural, interstate highways. It takes effect Jan. 1.
Illinois law now requires large vehicles to travel 10 mph below the 65 mph speed limit for other vehicles.
Previously HB3956, the new law changes the rule that requires large vehicles to travel 10 mph below the 65 mph speed limit for other vehicles.
Vehicles weighing more than 8,000 pounds will be allowed to travel 65 mph on highways outside Chicago. It exempts the five surrounding “collar” counties from the rule change.
5/18/09-The Senate voted 40-8 to advance a bill to Gov. Pat Quinn that would bring an end to split speed limits on rural, interstate highways. House lawmakers already approved it.
Illinois law now requires large vehicles to travel 10 mph below the 65 mph speed limit for other vehicles.
HB3956 would change the rule that requires large vehicles to travel 10 mph below the 65 mph speed limit for other vehicles.
The bill would allow vehicles weighing more than 8,000 pounds to travel 65 mph on highways outside Chicago. It would exempt the five surrounding “collar” counties from the rule change.
For bill status, call 217-782-6010. In Illinois, call 800-252-6300.
5/5/09-The Senate Transportation Committee unanimously approved a bill that would bring an end to split speed limits on rural, interstate highways. It now moves to the Senate floor.
Illinois law now requires large vehicles to travel 10 mph below the 65 mph speed limit for other vehicles.
HB3956 would change the rule that requires large vehicles to travel 10 mph below the 65 mph speed limit for other vehicles.
The bill would allow vehicles weighing more than 8,000 pounds to travel 65 mph on highways outside Chicago. It would exempt the five surrounding “collar” counties from the rule change.
If approved by the Senate it would move to Gov. Pat Quinn’s desk. The House already approved it.
For bill status, call 217-782-6010. In Illinois, call 800-252-6300.
3/27/09-The House voted 77-35 Thursday, March 26, to approve a bill that would bring an end to split speed limits on rural, interstate highways. It now moves to the Senate.
Illinois law now requires large vehicles to travel 10 mph below the 65 mph speed limit for other vehicles.
Sponsored by Rep. David Reis, R-Olney, HB3956 would allow vehicles weighing more than 8,000 pounds to travel 65 mph on highways outside Chicago and the six surrounding “collar” counties.
The bill is awaiting assignment to committee in the Senate.
For bill status, call 217-782-6010. In Illinois, call 800-252-6300.
3/12/09-The House Transportation, Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee voted 11-5 to approve a bill that would bring an end to split speed limits on rural, interstate highways.
Sponsored by Rep. David Reis, R-Olney, HB3956 would allow vehicles weighing more than 8,000 pounds to travel 65 mph on highways outside Chicago and the six surrounding “collar” counties.
The bill now awaits initial consideration before the full House.
For House bill status, call 217-782-6010. In Illinois, call 800-252-6300.
A similar Senate version – SB1467 – is awaiting consideration on the Senate floor.
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