LENGTH LIMIT-KINGPIN REAR AXLE
Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Repeals provisions providing that the distance between the kingpin and the center axle of a semitrailer longer than 48 feet, in combination with a truck tractor, may not exceed 42 feet 6 inches and that such a limit shall not apply to trailers or semitrailers used for the transport of livestock.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2018
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2018
Last action Jan 8, 2019
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 8, 2019
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Apr 13, 2018
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 5, 2018
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee
Feb 16, 2018
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Jerry Lee Long
RRepublican
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