Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 2270 — WATERCRAFT-TOWED PERSONS

Last action — Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2020

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Boat Registration and Safety Act. Provides that an operator of any watercraft that has a person down in the water (rather than one that is actively towing a person or persons) shall display on the watercraft a bright or brilliant orange flag measuring not less than 12 inches per side. Provides that the flag shall be displayed while the person or persons have fallen off their skies or other towable devices and are in the water (rather than when they are being towed).

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2020

  2. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2020

  3. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2020

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2020

  5. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2020

  6. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 7, 2020

  7. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 30, 2020

  8. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  9. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 7, 2020

  10. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2020

  11. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 2, 2020

  12. To Subcommittee on Special Issues (TR)

  13. Assigned to Transportation

  14. Referred to Assignments

  15. First Reading

  16. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chuck Weaver

Sponsors

  • Chuck Weaver · Cosponsor

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Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Chuck Weaver

Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2270 do?
Amends the Boat Registration and Safety Act. Provides that an operator of any watercraft that has a person down in the water (rather than one that is actively towing a person or persons) shall display on the watercraft a bright or brilliant orange flag measuring not less than 12 inches per side. Provides that the flag shall be displayed while the person or persons have fallen off their skies or other towable devices and are in the water (rather than when they are being towed).
Who sponsors SB 2270?
SB 2270 is sponsored by Chuck Weaver.
What is the current status of SB 2270?
This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 2270?
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