IL HB1247 | 2013-2014 | 98th General Assembly

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-2)
Status: Passed on August 16 2013 - 100% progression
Action: 2013-08-16 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0506
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]

Summary

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Expands the prohibition on driving while using an electronic communication device to include uses beyond composing, sending, or reading an electronic message. Expands the exceptions to include the use of hands-free devices, two-way radios, and electronic devices capable of performing multiple functions as long as these devices are not used for a prohibited purpose. Establishes a graduated fine scale for repeat offenses.

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Title

VEH CD-COMMUNICATION DEVICES

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2013-05-28 - House - Concurrence in House (Y: 69 N: 48 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2013-05-23 - Senate - Third Reading in Senate (Y: 34 N: 20 NV: 5 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2013-03-01 - House - Third Reading in House (Y: 64 N: 46 NV: 1 Abs: 2) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2013-08-16HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0506
2013-08-16HouseEffective Date January 1, 2014
2013-08-16HouseGovernor Approved
2013-06-19HouseSent to the Governor
2013-05-28HousePassed Both Houses
2013-05-28HouseHouse Concurs
2013-05-28HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 069-048-000
2013-05-28HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
2013-05-23HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
2013-05-23HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. John D'Amico
2013-05-23HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
2013-05-23HouseArrived in House
2013-05-23SenateThird Reading - Passed; 034-020-000
2013-05-16SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 17, 2013
2013-05-16SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Mulroe
2013-05-16SenateRecalled to Second Reading
2013-05-16SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
2013-05-15SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Transportation; 010-000-000
2013-05-08SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation
2013-05-07SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
2013-05-07SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John G. Mulroe
2013-05-07SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 8, 2013
2013-05-07SenateSecond Reading
2013-05-03SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Melinda Bush
2013-05-01SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 2, 2013
2013-05-01SenateDo Pass Transportation; 012-003-002
2013-04-16SenateAssigned to Transportation
2013-03-05SenateReferred to Assignments
2013-03-05SenateFirst Reading
2013-03-05SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. John G. Mulroe
2013-03-05SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
2013-03-05SenateArrive in Senate
2013-03-01HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Cynthia Soto
2013-03-01HouseThird Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 064-046-000
2013-03-01HouseMotion Prevailed
2013-03-01HouseMotion moved to Previous Question
2013-02-27HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Silvana Tabares
2013-02-27HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
2013-02-27HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate
2013-02-27HouseSecond Reading - Standard Debate
2013-02-26HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kenneth Dunkin
2013-02-21HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch
2013-02-20HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert F. Martwick
2013-02-20HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Sacia
2013-02-20HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Luis Arroyo
2013-02-20HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Standard Debate
2013-02-20HouseDo Pass / Standard Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee; 005-003-001
2013-02-13HouseAssigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee
2013-02-05HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
2013-02-05HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez
2013-02-05HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol A. Sente
2013-02-05HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. David Harris
2013-02-01HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2013-02-01HouseFirst Reading
2013-02-01HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. John D'Amico

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
625512-610.2Amended CodeCitation Text

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