Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: Enacted 4 D cosponsors

SB 1496 — VEH CD-CONSTRUCTION ZONE

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0172

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 13, 2019. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    0 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Increases the penalty for violating the Section regarding use of due caution in approaching or entering a highway construction or maintenance area or zone from a maximum fine of $10,000 to a maximum fine of $25,000. Provides that the driver of a vehicle shall avoid encroaching upon any designated highway construction or maintenance zone, and violators shall be fined no less than $100 and no more than $1,000. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 625 ILCS 5/11-305 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-305 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that that a driver who fails to obey the instructions of any official traffic-control device shall be fined no less than $100 and no more than $1,000. Increases the penalty for violating the Section regarding use of due caution in approaching or entering a highway construction or maintenance area or zone from a maximum fine of $10,000 to a maximum fine of $25,000.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

4 added · 4 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill SB 1496 has updated some of its language, replacing certain sections to clarify its intent. This change is important because it can make the bill easier to understand and ensure that its objectives are more clearly communicated. Clearer language often helps to gain broader support and improve implementation after the bill becomes law.

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SB1496 Engrossed LRB101 09850 TAE 54952 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
SB1496 Enrolled LRB101 09850 TAE 54952 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
Whenever a particular section does not state that official traffic-control devices are required, such section SB1496 Engrossed - 2 - LRB101 09850 TAE 54952 b shall be effective even though no devices are erected or in place.
Whenever a particular section does not state that official traffic-control devices are required, such section SB1496 Enrolled - 2 - LRB101 09850 TAE 54952 b shall be effective even though no devices are erected or in place.
(a) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any authorized vehicle or pedestrian actually engaged in work upon a highway within any highway construction or maintenance SB1496 Engrossed - 3 - LRB101 09850 TAE 54952 b area indicated by official traffic-control devices.
(a) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any authorized vehicle or pedestrian actually engaged in work upon a highway within any highway construction or maintenance SB1496 Enrolled - 3 - LRB101 09850 TAE 54952 b area indicated by official traffic-control devices.
(a-4) If a violation of subsection (a-1) of this Section results in injury to another person, in addition to any other penalty imposed, the person's driving privileges shall be suspended for a fixed period of not less than 180 days and not SB1496 Engrossed - 4 - LRB101 09850 TAE 54952 b more than 2 years.
(a-4) If a violation of subsection (a-1) of this Section results in injury to another person, in addition to any other penalty imposed, the person's driving privileges shall be suspended for a fixed period of not less than 180 days and not SB1496 Enrolled - 4 - LRB101 09850 TAE 54952 b more than 2 years.
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0172

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2020

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lance Yednock

  6. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Halpin

  7. Passed Both Houses

  8. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-001-001

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

  10. Second Reading - Short Debate

  11. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  12. Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee; 010-000-000

  13. Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee

  14. Referred to Rules Committee

  15. First Reading

  16. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. David McSweeney

  17. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll

  18. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  19. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Antonio Muñoz

  20. Arrived in House

  21. Third Reading - Passed; 053-000-000

  22. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

  23. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

  24. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 27, 2019

  25. Second Reading

  26. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 21, 2019

  27. Do Pass as Amended Transportation; 018-000-000

  28. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

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

  30. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  31. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Thomas Cullerton

  32. Postponed - Transportation

  33. Postponed - Transportation

  34. Assigned to Transportation

  35. Referred to Assignments

  36. First Reading

  37. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Thomas Cullerton

Sponsors

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0 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (174)

174 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 115 Yea · 1 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 48100
Democrat 47002
Republican 20000
Total 115102
% of votes cast 97%1%0%2%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Connor — Yea
Unes — Yea
Conroy — Yea
Mazzochi — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
McDermed — Yea
Davis — Yea
Wehrli — Yea
McSweeney — Yea
Demmer — Yea
Welter — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Wheeler — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Willis — Yea
Frese — Yea
Yednock — Yea
Yingling — Yea
Pappas — Yea
Reitz — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Bailey — Yea
Batinick — Yea
Harris — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Skillicorn — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Brady — Yea
Bristow — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Jones — Yea
Kalish — Yea
Burke — Yea
Butler — Yea
Carroll — Yea
Thapedi — Yea
Caulkins — Yea
Marron — Yea
Zalewski — Yea
Parkhurst — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Ramirez — Yea
Greenwood — Yea
Turner — Nay
Costa Howard — Yea
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Not Voting
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Not Voting
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 53 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 10003
Unaffiliated 23003
Democrat 20000
Total 53006
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Link — Yea
Sandoval — Yea
Manar — Yea
Schimpf — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Barickman — Yea
Gillespie — Yea
Glowiak — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Steans — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Bertino-Tarrant — Yea
Brady — Yea
Mulroe — Yea
Bush — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Oberweis — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
Crowe — Yea
Cullerton, T. — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Landek — Yea
Stewart — Not Voting
Harris — Not Voting
Righter — Not Voting
Van Pelt — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Dan McConchie Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Not Voting
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Not Voting
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Not Voting
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1496 do?
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Increases the penalty for violating the Section regarding use of due caution in approaching or entering a highway construction or maintenance area or zone from a maximum fine of $10,000 to a maximum fine of $25,000. Provides that the driver of a vehicle shall avoid encroaching upon any designated highway construction or maintenance zone, and violators shall be fined no less than $100 and no more than $1,000. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 625 ILCS 5/11-305 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-305 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that that a driver who fails to obey the instructions of any official traffic-control device shall be fined no less than $100 and no more than $1,000. Increases the penalty for violating the Section regarding use of due caution in approaching or entering a highway construction or maintenance area or zone from a maximum fine of $10,000 to a maximum fine of $25,000.
Who sponsors SB 1496?
SB 1496 is sponsored by Thomas Cullerton, Cristina Castro (Democrat), Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (Democrat), Antonio Muñoz, Laura M. Murphy (Democrat), Jonathan Carroll, David McSweeney, Michael W. Halpin (Democrat), and Lance Yednock.
What is the current status of SB 1496?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 13, 2019. Enacted.
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