Increases overall dimension of truck tractor in combination with a semitrailer from 55 to 65 feet.

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the maximum length of a truck tractor in combination with a semitrailer may not exceed 65 feet (rather than 55 feet) overall dimension on all non-State highways. Removes the requirement that truck tractor-semitrailer combinations must have no more than a maximum 55 feet overall wheel base on Class III roadways and other non-designated State highways. Provides that the distance between the kingpin and the axle of a semitrailer longer than 48 feet, in combination with a truck tractor, may not exceed 42 feet 6 inches, unless the trailer or semitrailer is used for the transport of livestock.

Effective 1/1/2018.

01/25/2017 First reading. Referred to House Committee on Rules.
02/08/2017 Assigned to House Committee on Transportation: Vehicles and Safety Committee.
02/21/2017 House Committee amendment 1 filed and referred to House Committee on Rules.
02/22/2017 House Committee on Rules referred amendment 1 to House Committee on Transportation: Vehicles and Safety.
02/23/2017 House Committee amendment 2 filed.
02/23/2017 House committee amendment 2 referred to House Committee on Rules.
03/07/2017 House Committee amendment 2 referred to House Committee on Transportation: Vehicle and Safety.
03/08/2017 House Committee amendment 2 adopted in House Committee on Transportation: Vehicles and Safety.
03/08/2017 Passed as amended by House Committee on Transportation: Vehicles and Safety.
03/08/2017 House Committee amendment 1 tabled.
03/08/2017 Placed on House calendar for second reading.
03/23/2017 Second reading/short debate in House.
03/23/2017 Placed on House calendar for third reading/short debate.
03/29/2017 Third reading. Passed House. Arrived in Senate.
03/30/2017 First reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Assignments.
04/25/2017 Approved for consideration by Senate Committee on Assignments.
05/12/2017 Second reading in Senate.
05/29/2017 Third reading. Passed Senate.
05/29/2017 Passed both Houses.
06/27/2017 Sent to the Governor.
08/25/2017 Signed by Governor.