Illinois 97th Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 1641 — VEH CD-LOW-SPEED VEHICLES

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0144

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    Passed Senate
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 09, 2011. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 94% · high confidence

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  • 4 sponsors

    0 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Removes reference to neighborhood vehicles from the definition of "non-highway vehicle". Provides that a unit of local government may authorize the operation of low-speed vehicles on streets that have a speed limit of more than 30 miles per hour but not greater than 35 miles per hour, provided that it first considers the volume, speed, and character of traffic on the street and whether low-speed vehicles may travel safely on that street. Provides that if a street is under the jurisdiction of more than one unit of government, each unit of government must agree to allow low-speed vehicles on that street. Provides that upon authorization of low-speed vehicles on a street, appropriate signs shall be posted. Removes signs or decal requirements for low-speed vehicles. Effective immediately.

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Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill SB 1641 involve a shift from the "Engrossed" version to the "Enrolled" version, which indicates that this bill has passed through additional legislative steps and is ready for final approval or enactment. This change is significant because it reflects the bill's progress in the legislative process, confirming that it has met necessary requirements and adjustments. As such, it moves closer to becoming law, impacting the related policies and communities involved.

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SB1641 Engrossed LRB097 05422 HEP 45480 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
SB1641 Enrolled LRB097 05422 HEP 45480 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
If SB1641 Engrossed - 2 - LRB097 05422 HEP 45480 b the operation of a non-highway vehicle is authorized under subsection (d), the non-highway vehicle may be operated only on streets where the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less.
If SB1641 Enrolled - 2 - LRB097 05422 HEP 45480 b the operation of a non-highway vehicle is authorized under subsection (d), the non-highway vehicle may be operated only on streets where the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less.
The Department may SB1641 Engrossed - 3 - LRB097 05422 HEP 45480 b authorize the operation of non-highway vehicles on the roadways under its jurisdiction if the Department determines that the public safety will not be jeopardized.
The Department may SB1641 Enrolled - 3 - LRB097 05422 HEP 45480 b authorize the operation of non-highway vehicles on the roadways under its jurisdiction if the Department determines that the public safety will not be jeopardized.
brakes, a steering apparatus, tires, a rearview mirror, red reflectorized warning devices in the front and rear, a slow moving emblem (as required of other vehicles in Section 12-709 of this Code) on the rear of the non-highway vehicle, a headlight that emits a SB1641 Engrossed - 4 - LRB097 05422 HEP 45480 b white light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the front, a tail lamp that emits a red light visible from at least 100 feet from the rear, brake lights, and turn signals.
brakes, a steering apparatus, tires, a rearview mirror, red reflectorized warning devices in the front and rear, a slow moving emblem (as required of other vehicles in Section 12-709 of this Code) on the rear of the non-highway vehicle, a headlight that emits a SB1641 Enrolled - 4 - LRB097 05422 HEP 45480 b white light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the front, a tail lamp that emits a red light visible from at least 100 feet from the rear, brake lights, and turn signals.
However, if the non-highway vehicle, as used in this Section, is not covered under a motor vehicle insurance policy pursuant to subsection (g) of this Section, the vehicle must be covered under a farm, home, or non-highway vehicle insurance policy issued with coverage amounts no less than the minimum amounts set for bodily injury or death and for destruction of property SB1641 Engrossed - 5 - LRB097 05422 HEP 45480 b under Section 7-203 of this Code.
However, if the non-highway vehicle, as used in this Section, is not covered under a motor vehicle insurance policy pursuant to subsection (g) of this Section, the vehicle must be covered under a farm, home, or non-highway vehicle insurance policy issued with coverage amounts no less than the minimum amounts set for bodily injury or death and for destruction of property SB1641 Enrolled - 5 - LRB097 05422 HEP 45480 b under Section 7-203 of this Code.
(i) No action taken by a unit of local government under this Section designates the operation of a non-highway vehicle SB1641 Engrossed - 6 - LRB097 05422 HEP 45480 b as an intended or permitted use of property with respect to Section 3-102 of the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act.
(i) No action taken by a unit of local government under this Section designates the operation of a non-highway vehicle SB1641 Enrolled - 6 - LRB097 05422 HEP 45480 b as an intended or permitted use of property with respect to Section 3-102 of the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act.
(c) The Department of Transportation or a municipality, township, county, or other unit of local government may prohibit, by regulation, ordinance, or resolution, the operation of low-speed vehicles on streets under its jurisdiction where the posted speed limit is 30 miles per hour or less if the Department of Transportation or unit of local SB1641 Engrossed - 7 - LRB097 05422 HEP 45480 b government determines that the public safety would be jeopardized.
(c) The Department of Transportation or a municipality, township, county, or other unit of local government may prohibit, by regulation, ordinance, or resolution, the operation of low-speed vehicles on streets under its jurisdiction where the posted speed limit is 30 miles per hour or less if the Department of Transportation or unit of local SB1641 Enrolled - 7 - LRB097 05422 HEP 45480 b government determines that the public safety would be jeopardized.
Before authorizing the operation of low-speed vehicles on any street under this subsection (e-5), the unit of local SB1641 Engrossed - 8 - LRB097 05422 HEP 45480 b government must consider the volume, speed, and character of traffic on the street and determine whether low-speed vehicles may travel safely on that street.
Before authorizing the operation of low-speed vehicles on any street under this subsection (e-5), the unit of local SB1641 Enrolled - 8 - LRB097 05422 HEP 45480 b government must consider the volume, speed, and character of traffic on the street and determine whether low-speed vehicles may travel safely on that street.
The lettering on the SB1641 Engrossed - 9 - LRB097 05422 HEP 45480 b sign or decal on the dashboard shall be not less than one-half inch in height.
The lettering on the SB1641 Enrolled - 9 - LRB097 05422 HEP 45480 b sign or decal on the dashboard shall be not less than one-half inch in height.
SB1641 Engrossed - 10 - LRB097 05422 HEP 45480 b Section 99.
SB1641 Enrolled - 10 - LRB097 05422 HEP 45480 b Section 99.
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0144

  2. Effective Date July 14, 2011

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel

  7. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 102-011-001

  8. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  9. Second Reading - Short Debate

  10. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Winters

  11. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Chapin Rose

  12. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen May

  13. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elaine Nekritz

  14. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Deborah Mell

  15. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Biss

  16. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  17. Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee; 006-000-000

  18. Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee

  19. Referred to Rules Committee

  20. First Reading

  21. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Carol A. Sente

  22. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  23. Arrived in House

  24. Third Reading - Passed; 054-000-000

  25. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 3, 2011

  26. Second Reading

  27. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 2, 2011

  28. Do Pass as Amended Transportation; 009-000-000

  29. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  30. Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. John M. Sullivan

  31. Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Dan Kotowski

  32. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation

  33. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  34. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John M. Sullivan

  35. Assigned to Transportation

  36. Referred to Assignments

  37. First Reading

  38. Filed with Secretary by Sen. John M. Sullivan

Sponsors

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0 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (179)

179 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 102 Yea · 11 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 831004
Democrat 14000
Republican 5100
Total 1021104
% of votes cast 87%9%0%3%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Brauer — Yea
Brown — Yea
Connelly — Yea
McAsey — Yea
Golar — Yea
Hatcher — Nay
Jakobsson — Yea
Jefferson — Yea
Kay — Nay
Mathias — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
Reitz — Yea
DuBuclet — Yea
McCarthy — Yea
Mell — Yea
Lyons — Yea
Moffitt — Yea
Senger — Yea
Soto — Yea
Bradley — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Brady — Yea
Mitchell, Jerry — Yea
Burke, Daniel — Yea
Burke, Kelly — Yea
Dugan — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Farnham — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Fortner — Yea
Franks — Yea
Gordon — Yea
Lang — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Harris, Greg — Yea
Leitch — Nay
Hernandez — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Howard — Yea
Morthland — Yea
Mulligan — Not Voting
Nekritz — Yea
Williams — Yea
Jones — Yea
Phelps — Yea
Pihos — Yea
Davis, Monique — Yea
Thapedi — Yea
Tryon — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Nay
Harris, David — Nay
Turner — Yea
Unes — Nay
Watson — Nay
Verschoore — Yea
Winters — Yea
Yarbrough — Yea
Zalewski — Yea
Cavaletto — Yea
Coladipietro — Yea
Cole — Not Voting
Colvin — Yea
Cross — Yea
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Durkin — Not Voting
Eddy — Nay
Hays — Nay
Holbrook — Yea
Jackson — Yea
Kosel — Yea
Nybo — Yea
Osmond — Yea
Poe — Yea
Pritchard — Yea
Ramey — Yea
Reboletti — Yea
Reis — Yea
Riley — Yea
Roth — Yea
Sacia — Yea
Saviano — Yea
Schmitz — Yea
Sente — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Acevedo — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Barickman — Nay
Beaubien — Not Voting
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Yea
Berrios — Yea
Biss — Yea
Mautino — Yea
Bost — Yea
May — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Nay
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 54 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 43003
Democrat 9000
Republican 2001
Total 54004
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Millner — Yea
Haine — Not Voting
Muñoz — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
Maloney — Yea
McCann — Yea
McCarter — Yea
Mulroe — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Brady — Yea
Jacobs — Yea
Steans — Yea
Johnson, C. — Yea
Johnson, T. — Yea
Jones, J. — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Crotty — Yea
Cultra — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
Kotowski — Yea
LaHood — Yea
Landek — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Meeks — Not Voting
Noland — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Duffy — Yea
Forby — Yea
Frerichs — Yea
Garrett — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Wilhelmi — Yea
Pankau — Yea
Raoul — Not Voting
Righter — Yea
Sandack — Yea
Sandoval — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Lauzen — Yea
Link — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Bivins — Yea
Bomke — Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Not Voting
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1641 do?
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Removes reference to neighborhood vehicles from the definition of "non-highway vehicle". Provides that a unit of local government may authorize the operation of low-speed vehicles on streets that have a speed limit of more than 30 miles per hour but not greater than 35 miles per hour, provided that it first considers the volume, speed, and character of traffic on the street and whether low-speed vehicles may travel safely on that street. Provides that if a street is under the jurisdiction of more than one unit of government, each unit of government must agree to allow low-speed vehicles on that street. Provides that upon authorization of low-speed vehicles on a street, appropriate signs shall be posted. Removes signs or decal requirements for low-speed vehicles. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 1641?
SB 1641 is sponsored by John M. Sullivan, Chapin Rose (Republican), Dave Winters, and Robyn Gabel (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 1641?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 09, 2011. Enacted.
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