Key Votes
SB 540 - Truck Speed Limit Increase - Key Vote
Illinois Key Votes
Mike Fortner voted Yea (Override of Veto) on this legislation.
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Stages
- Oct. 10, 2007 House Veto Override Failed
- Oct. 2, 2007 Senate Veto Override Passed
- May 23, 2007 House Bill Passed
- March 29, 2007 Senate Bill Passed
- Feb. 8, 2007 Introduced
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Issues
Stage Details
Legislation - Veto Override Failed (House) (57-53) - Oct. 10, 2007 (Key vote)
Title: Truck Speed Limit Increase
Vote to override a veto of a bill that increases the speed limit on rural highways for trucks weighing 8001 lbs or more, allowing both trucks and cars to travel at up to 65 mph.
NOTE: A THREE- FIFTHS MAJORITY OF THE ELECTED MEMBERS IS REQUIRED TO OVERRIDE A GOVERNOR'S VETO.
Legislation - Veto Override Passed (Senate) (39-10) - Oct. 2, 2007 (Key vote)
Title: Truck Speed Limit Increase
Vote to override a veto of a bill that increases the speed limit on rural highways for trucks weighing 8001 lbs or more, allowing both trucks and cars to travel at up to 65 mph.
NOTE: A THREE- FIFTHS MAJORITY OF THE ELECTED MEMBERS IS REQUIRED TO OVERRIDE A GOVERNOR'S VETO.
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (90-22) - May 23, 2007
Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (45-10) - March 29, 2007
Legislation - Introduced (Senate) - Feb. 8, 2007 (Key vote)
Title: Truck Speed Limit Increase
Sponsors
- Robert F. 'Bob' Flider (IL - D) (Out Of Office)
- John M. Sullivan (IL - D)
Co-sponsors
- William B. 'Bill' Black (IL - R) (Out Of Office)
- Mike J. Bost (IL - R)
- Rich Brauer (IL - R)
- Gary F. Forby (IL - D)
- Michael W. Frerichs (IL - D)
- David B. Reis (IL - R)
- Jim G. Sacia (IL - R)
- James R. 'Jim' Watson (IL - R) (Out Of Office)
