Bill Status of HB5749  100th General Assembly

Short Description:  VEH CD-OVERWEIGHT AXLE PERMITS

House Sponsors
Rep. Natalie Phelps Finnie - Carol Ammons - C.D. Davidsmeyer - Norine K. Hammond, Tony McCombie, Jonathan Carroll, Monica Bristow, Linda Chapa LaVia, Jerry Costello, II, Deb Conroy, Natalie A. Manley, Katie Stuart, Emanuel Chris Welch and Terri Bryant

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Dale Fowler - Neil Anderson - Martin A. Sandoval, Steven M. Landek, Scott M. Bennett and Michael E. Hastings)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  8/26/2018HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 100-1090

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
625 ILCS 5/15-301from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 15-301


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Department of Transportation and local authorities, with respect to highways under their respective jurisdictions, in their discretion and upon application in writing may issue a special permit authorizing the applicant to move loads of agricultural commodities on a 2-axle single vehicle registered by the Secretary of State with the axle loads not to exceed 45%, on a 3-axle or 4-axle vehicle registered by the Secretary of State not to exceed 30%, and on a 5-axle vehicle registered by the Secretary of State not to exceed 20% above the allowed gross weights. Provides that the fee for such permit shall be $500 to be distributed into the State Construction Account Fund. Effective July 1, 2019.

House Floor Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill, and makes the following changes: (1) provides that the Department and local authorities may issue a special permit authorizing the applicant to move loads of agricultural commodities if: (i) the vehicle's axle weight and gross weight do not exceed 10% above the maximum limits allowed; and (ii) the vehicle's gross weight does not exceed the vehicles registered gross weight by 10% (rather than on a 2-axle single vehicle registered by the Secretary of State with the axle loads not to exceed 45%, on a 3-axle or 4-axle vehicle registered by the Secretary of State not to exceed 30%, and on a 5-axle vehicle registered by the Secretary of State not to exceed 20% above the gross weights allowed); (2) provides that all other restrictions to permits apply; (3) provides that permits issued under the new provisions are valid only on federal and State highways under the jurisdiction of the Department other than interstate highways; (4) provides that a local authority may waive special permit requirements for highways under its jurisdiction for any vehicle issued a permit under the new provisions; and (5) provides that a combination of permits shall not exceed a total fee of $1,000. Effective July 1, 2019.

 Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 1 (Dept. of Transportation)
 The Illinois Department of Transportation would potentially receive additional revenue for the State Construction Account Fund from the issuance of overweight permits for agricultural commodities. Since the bill is not clear on the length of term for the permit, we assumed it was a one-time permit fee of $500. Additionally, since this is not something that we have permitted in the past we have no definite way to estimate the number of permits that might be requested. However, last year was the first year that we had Emergency Harvest Permits and we issued 1,800 of those. If we assume that number as the basis for this new overweight permit, at $500 each, this would bring in and additional $900,000 for the State Construction Account Fund. The damage to the highway system from the overweight loads of agricultural commodities would exceed the revenue generated by the new permit.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2
Adds reference to:
625 ILCS 5/15-312from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 15-312

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a special permit issued by the Department of Transportation (rather than upon declaration by the Governor that an emergency harvest situation exists) shall be required from September 1 through December 31 for a vehicle that exceeds the maximum axle weight and gross weight limits or exceeds the vehicle's registered gross weight, provided that the vehicle's axle weight and gross weight do not exceed 10% above the maximum limits under the Code and does not exceed the vehicle's registered gross weight by 10%. Makes conforming changes. Provides that an applicant for a State Police escort shall pay $75 (rather than $60) per hour, per State Police vehicle.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/16/2018HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Natalie Phelps Finnie
  2/16/2018HouseFirst Reading
  2/16/2018HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/21/2018HouseAssigned to Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee
  4/9/2018HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee; 013-000-000
  4/10/2018HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  4/11/2018HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
  4/23/2018HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Natalie Phelps Finnie
  4/23/2018HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  4/24/2018HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee
  4/24/2018HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Fiscal Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Margo McDermed
  4/24/2018HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 State Mandates Fiscal Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Margo McDermed
  4/24/2018HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer
  4/24/2018HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
  4/25/2018HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee; 008-002-000
  4/25/2018HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Fiscal Note Filed as Amended
  4/25/2018HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  4/25/2018HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  4/25/2018HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony McCombie
  4/27/2018HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  4/27/2018HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Note / Motion Filed - Note Act Does Not Apply Rep. Natalie Phelps Finnie
  4/27/2018HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Prevailed 059-034-000
  4/27/2018HouseState Mandates Fiscal Note Request is Inapplicable
  4/27/2018HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  4/27/2018HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 092-002-002
  4/27/2018HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll
  4/27/2018HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Monica Bristow
  4/27/2018HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
  4/27/2018HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry Costello, II
  4/27/2018HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy
  4/27/2018HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
  4/27/2018HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
  4/27/2018HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch
  4/27/2018HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Terri Bryant
  5/1/2018SenateArrive in Senate
  5/1/2018SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  5/1/2018SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler
  5/1/2018SenateFirst Reading
  5/1/2018SenateReferred to Assignments
  5/16/2018SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Steven M. Landek
  5/24/2018SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 31, 2018
  5/24/2018SenateAssigned to Transportation
  5/24/2018SenateWaive Posting Notice
  5/24/2018SenateDo Pass Transportation; 011-000-000
  5/24/2018SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading
  5/25/2018SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dale Fowler
  5/25/2018SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  5/25/2018SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2018
  5/28/2018SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation
  5/29/2018SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dale Fowler
  5/29/2018SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
  5/29/2018SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Transportation
  5/29/2018SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson
  5/29/2018SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Scott M. Bennett
  5/29/2018SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Transportation
  5/29/2018SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Transportation; 015-000-000
  5/29/2018SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Fowler
  5/29/2018SenateSecond Reading
  5/29/2018SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 30, 2018
  5/29/2018SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval
  5/30/2018SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings
  5/30/2018SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-001
  5/30/2018SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
  5/30/2018HouseArrived in House
  5/30/2018HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 2
  5/30/2018HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Natalie Phelps Finnie
  5/30/2018HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
  5/31/2018HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000
  5/31/2018HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 103-000-000
  5/31/2018HouseHouse Concurs
  5/31/2018HousePassed Both Houses
  6/29/2018HouseSent to the Governor
  8/26/2018HouseGovernor Approved
  8/26/2018HouseEffective Date January 1, 2019
  8/26/2018HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 100-1090