4/22/09-The House Vehicles and Safety Committee voted 4-3 Wednesday, April 22, to advance a bill to the full House for the first round of floor consideration that would bring an end to split speed limits on rural, interstate highways. The Senate already approved it.
Illinois law now requires large vehicles to travel 10 mph below the 65 mph speed limit for other vehicles.
SB1467 would allow vehicles weighing more than 8,000 pounds to travel 65 mph on highways outside Chicago.
The committee added a provision that would exempt the five surrounding “collar” counties. If approved in the House, the bill would move back to the Senate for approval of changes before it could advance to Gov. Pat Quinn’s desk.
For bill status, call 217-782-4517. In Illinois, call 800-252-6300.

4/15/09-A bill in the House Vehicles and Safety Committee bring an end to split speed limits on rural, interstate highways. The Senate already approved it.
Illinois law now requires large vehicles to travel 10 mph below the 65 mph speed limit for other vehicles.
Sponsored by Sen. John Sullivan, D-Rushville, SB1467 would change the rule that requires large vehicles to travel 10 mph below the 65 mph speed limit for other vehicles.
For bill status, call 217-782-4517. In Illinois, call 800-252-6300.

3/27/09-The Senate voted 38-14 Thursday, March 26, to send a bill to the House that would bring an end to split speed limits on rural, interstate highways.
Illinois law now requires large vehicles to travel 10 mph below the 65 mph speed limit for other vehicles.
Sponsored by Sen. John Sullivan, D-Rushville, SB1467 would change the rule that requires large vehicles to travel 10 mph below the 65 mph speed limit for other vehicles.
The bill now awaits assignment to committee in the House.
For bill status, call 217-782-4517. In Illinois, call 800-252-6300.

3/12/09-The Senate Transportation Committee unanimously approved a bill that would bring an end to split speed limits on rural, interstate highways.
Sponsored by Sen. John Sullivan, D-Rushville, SB1467 would change the rule that requires large vehicles to travel 10 mph below the 65 mph speed limit for other vehicles.
The bill now awaits initial consideration before the full Senate.
For Senate bill status, call 217-782-4517. In Illinois, call 800-252-6300.
A similar House version – HB3956 – is awaiting consideration on the House floor.