VEH CD-FARM VEH GCWR House SponsorsRep. Katherine Cloonen-Lawrence Walsh, Jr.-Norine K. Hammond-Michael D. Unes, Mike Fortner and John D. Anthony Senate Sponsors(Sen. Scott M. Bennett-John M. Sullivan) 7/16/2015HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0057 625 ILCS 5/1-124.3 new625 ILCS 5/1-124.5625 ILCS 5/3-818from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-818625 ILCS 5/6-500from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-500625 ILCS 5/6-507from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-507625 ILCS 5/6-508.1 Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Defines "gross combination weight rating" (GCWR). Provides that the GCWR of the power unit will not be used to define a commercial motor vehicle when the power unit is not towing another vehicle. Makes conforming changes regarding the definition of GCWR. Provides for the collection of a $10 surcharge for vehicles in the 12,000 lbs. and less flat weight plate category to identify those vehicles as covered farm vehicles. Makes it a serious traffic violation to drive a commercial motor vehicle on a highway with a commercial driver instruction permit, but unaccompanied by the holder of a valid commercial driver's license. Exempts persons operating a covered farm vehicle, as defined under the Illinois Vehicle Code, from requirement to have a commercial driver's license or requirement to submit a medical examiner's certificate for operation of a commercial motor vehicle in non-excepted interstate commerce. Effective July 1, 2015.House Committee Amendment No. 1 In a Section concerning mileage weight tax options, provides for the collection of a $10 surcharge for vehicles in the 12,000 lbs. and less mileage (rather than flat) weight plate category to identify those vehicles as covered farm vehicles. Makes conforming changes. 2/18/2015HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Katherine Cloonen 2/18/2015HouseFirst Reading 2/18/2015HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/2/2015HouseAssigned to Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee 3/3/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Katherine Cloonen 3/3/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/4/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee 3/5/2015HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence Walsh, Jr. 3/10/2015HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond 3/10/2015HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael D. Unes 3/10/2015HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Fortner 3/10/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee; by Voice Vote 3/10/2015HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee; 018-000-000 3/11/2015HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/12/2015HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/12/2015HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 3/17/2015HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 113-000-000 3/18/2015SenateArrive in Senate 3/18/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 3/18/2015HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John D. Anthony 3/18/2015SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Scott M. Bennett 3/18/2015SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. John M. Sullivan 3/18/2015SenateFirst Reading 3/18/2015SenateReferred to Assignments 4/8/2015SenateAssigned to Transportation 4/29/2015SenateDo Pass Transportation; 016-000-000 4/29/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 30, 2015 5/14/2015SenateSecond Reading 5/14/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2015 5/19/2015SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000 5/19/2015HousePassed Both Houses 6/17/2015HouseSent to the Governor 7/16/2015HouseGovernor Approved 7/16/2015HouseEffective Date July 16, 2015 7/16/2015HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0057