Senate Sponsors: WALSH,L-WELCH. House Sponsors: O'BRIEN-MCGUIRE-GARRETT Short description: VEH CD-TRUCKS TO LANDFILL Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Requires a second division vehicle with a gross weight of 8,000 pounds or more that is loaded with garbage, refuse, or other similar materials to have those materials in the cargo area while going to a landfill or transfer station. Provides that the cargo area must be enclosed or secured with a roll-over tarpaulin sufficient to prevent spillage of the material. Exempts local government vehicles. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes the exemption for vehicles owned and operated by units of local government. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 2. Deletes everything. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Makes a technical change in a provision requiring covers or tarpaulins for certain loads. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 2 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status