Roll Call: IL HB1247 | 2013-2014 | 98th General Assembly
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Bill Title: 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.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-2)
Status: (Passed) 2013-08-16 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0506 [HB1247 Detail]
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]
Bill Title: 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.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-2)
Status: (Passed) 2013-08-16 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0506 [HB1247 Detail]
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]
Vote: Third Reading in Senate
| Vote | Tally | Democrat | Republican |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | 34 | 29 | 5 |
| Nay | 20 | 7 | 13 |
| Not Voting | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Absent | - | - | - |
| TOTAL | 59 | 40 | 19 |
