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IL SR1011

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/23/2014

Primary Sponsor

William McCann

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Origin

Senate

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Illinois experienced record cold and snowfall during the 2013-2014 winter, causing propane usage to increase 20-30% across the state
  • Propane shortage combined with historically low inventory levels caused prices to spike significantly, increasing financial burden on rural Illinois residents who rely on propane for heating
  • Governor Pat Quinn declared a propane emergency in Illinois (first in state history) and eased driving regulations on propane delivery trucks from other states
  • Urges President Barack Obama to temporarily increase federal trucking weight limits on interstate highways from 80,000 to 100,000 pounds to ease propane shortage and reduce prices
  • Directs copies of resolution to be sent to President Obama, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx, and Illinois Propane Gas Association Board President Jim Jackson

Legislative Description

TRUCK WEIGHT - PROPANE

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

5/23/2014

Committee Referrals

Transportation4/1/2014
Assignments3/21/2014

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