House Sponsors: HARTKE. Short description: VEH CD-SPEED LIMIT 65 MPH Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to raise the maximum speed limit outside an urban area to 65 miles per hour for any second division vehicle designed or used for the carrying of a gross weight of 8,001 pounds or more, bus (on highways under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation or the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority), house car, camper, private living coach, recreational vehicle, and vehicle towing any other vehicle. Effective immediately. FISCAL NOTE (Department of Transportation) HB 575 will necessitate the removal of approximately 500 dual speed limit signs at a cost of $40,000, which would result in an estimated annual savings in maintenance costs of $5,000. The Department projects that HB 575 will result in more severe crashes, which ultimately will result in higher medical costs to the State. The cost is indeterminate at this time. Last action on Bill: THIRD READING/STANDARD DEBATE/LOST 046-060-006 Last action date: MAR-23-2001 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status