Senate Sponsors: FAWELL. House Sponsors: DEERING Short description: VEH CD-VEH LENGTH-GARBAGE TRK Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to provide that provisions concerning the load upon a vehicle not extending more than 3 feet beyond the front wheels or bumper do not apply to vehicles designed for the collection of waste, garbage, or recyclable materials. Effective immediately. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Provides that the exception to the requirement that a load not extend more than 3 feet for vehicles designed for the collection and transportation of waste, garbage or recyclable materials applies only if the vehicle is traveling at a speed not in excess of 15 miles per hour. Provides that in no instance shall the load extend more than 7 feet beyond the front wheels or front bumper. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Adds reference to: 625 ILCS 5/18c-6102 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-6102 Further amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to provide that transportation in vehicles with a seating capacity of less than 8 (instead of 10) persons is exempt from Illinois Commerce Commission jurisdiction. FISCAL NOTE, HA-1 (Ill. Commerce Commission) No fiscal impact from SB455, with H-am 1. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 90-0407 Last action date: 97-08-15 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status