A bill to eliminate the split speed limit in Illinois has passed the Senate Transportation Committee and is headed to the upper chamber’s floor.

SB2374, introduced by state Sen. George Shadid, D-Pekin, was approved by the panel 8-1 on Feb. 19. The measure would eliminate provisions in Illinois law that set up a slower, 55 mph speed limit for any vehicle over 8,000 pounds traveling on rural interstates. Other vehicles on those roads can travel 65 mph; all speed limits would remain 55 mph in urban areas.

A Senate spokeswoman was not certain when the full Senate would vote on the bill.