Illinois 103rd Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 4 D · 3 R cosponsors

SB 3151 — SCH CD-DRIVER ED-WORKER SAFETY

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0944

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 06, 2024. Enacted.

Signed by Governor JB Pritzker (Democratic) on August 09, 2024.

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Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    2 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. In provisions concerning safety education and driver education courses, provides that, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, the course instruction relating to highway construction and maintenance zones shall include at least one clock hour on worker safety in highway construction and maintenance zones. Effective immediately.

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What changed in the latest version

6 added · 6 removed

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SB3151 Engrossed LRB103 37118 RJT 67237 b AN ACT concerning education.
SB3151 Enrolled LRB103 37118 RJT 67237 b AN ACT concerning education.
In addition, the course shall include SB3151 Engrossed - 2 - LRB103 37118 RJT 67237 b instruction on special hazards existing at and required safety and driving precautions that must be observed at emergency situations, highway construction and maintenance zones, including worker safety in highway construction and maintenance zones, and railroad crossings and the approaches thereto.
In addition, the course shall include SB3151 Enrolled - 2 - LRB103 37118 RJT 67237 b instruction on special hazards existing at and required safety and driving precautions that must be observed at emergency situations, highway construction and maintenance zones, including worker safety in highway construction and maintenance zones, and railroad crossings and the approaches thereto.
Both the classroom instruction part and the practice driving part of a driver education course shall be open to a resident or non-resident student attending a non-public school in the SB3151 Engrossed - 3 - LRB103 37118 RJT 67237 b district wherein the course is offered.
Both the classroom instruction part and the practice driving part of a driver education course shall be open to a resident or non-resident student attending a non-public school in the SB3151 Enrolled - 3 - LRB103 37118 RJT 67237 b district wherein the course is offered.
The public hearing shall be held at a regular or special school board meeting SB3151 Engrossed - 4 - LRB103 37118 RJT 67237 b prior to entering into such a contract.
The public hearing shall be held at a regular or special school board meeting SB3151 Enrolled - 4 - LRB103 37118 RJT 67237 b prior to entering into such a contract.
If the school district maintains an Internet website, then the district shall post a copy of the final contract between the district and the commercial driver SB3151 Engrossed - 5 - LRB103 37118 RJT 67237 b training school on the district's Internet website.
If the school district maintains an Internet website, then the district shall post a copy of the final contract between the district and the commercial driver SB3151 Enrolled - 5 - LRB103 37118 RJT 67237 b training school on the district's Internet website.
Subject to rules of the State Board of Education, the school district may charge a reasonable fee, not to exceed $50, to students who participate in the course, unless a SB3151 Engrossed - 6 - LRB103 37118 RJT 67237 b student is unable to pay for such a course, in which event the fee for such a student must be waived.
Subject to rules of the State Board of Education, the school district may charge a reasonable fee, not to exceed $50, to students who participate in the course, unless a SB3151 Enrolled - 6 - LRB103 37118 RJT 67237 b student is unable to pay for such a course, in which event the fee for such a student must be waived.
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0944

  2. Effective Date August 9, 2024

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 107-000-000

  7. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 24, 2024

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

  9. Second Reading - Short Debate

  10. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  11. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt

  12. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik

  13. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  14. Do Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee; 015-000-000

  15. Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee

  16. Referred to Rules Committee

  17. First Reading

  18. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer

  19. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II

  20. Arrived in House

  21. Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000

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

  23. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **

  24. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 20, 2024

  25. Second Reading

  26. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 14, 2024

  27. Do Pass as Amended Education; 010-000-000

  28. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

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

  30. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  31. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman

  32. Postponed - Education

  33. Assigned to Education

  34. Referred to Assignments

  35. First Reading

  36. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (176)

176 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 107 Yea · 0 Nay · 10 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 61003
Unaffiliated 12004
Republican 34003
Total 1070010
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Nichols — Yea
Ortiz — Yea
Burke — Yea
Yednock — Yea
Caulkins — Not Voting
Flowers — Not Voting
Frese — Not Voting
Costa Howard — Yea
Du Buclet — Yea
Faver Dias — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Yea
Katz Muhl — Yea
La Ha — Yea
Ladisch Douglass — Not Voting
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Yang Rohr — Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar 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
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Not Voting
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Brandun Schweizer 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
David Friess Republican Yea
Dennis Tipsword Republican Yea
Jackie Haas Republican Yea
Jason R. Bunting Republican Not Voting
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Not Voting
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Yea
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Sheehan Republican Not Voting
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Paul Jacobs Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea
William E Hauter Republican Yea

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Elem Sec Ed: School Curric Policies

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9000
Republican 5000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Yang Rohr — Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
Laura Faver Dias Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 59 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 17000
Democrat 34000
Unaffiliated 8000
Total 59000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Simmons — Yea
Stoller — Yea
Gillespie — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Toro — Yea
Harris, N. — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa 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
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Dan McConchie Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Education

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 7001
Republican 2002
Unaffiliated 1001
Total 10004
% of votes cast 71%0%0%29%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Bennett, Tom — Not Voting
Simmons, Mike — Yea
Adriane L. Johnson Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Not Voting
Meg Loughran Cappel Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Not Voting
Dan McConchie Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Not Voting
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety labor education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 3151 do?
Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. In provisions concerning safety education and driver education courses, provides that, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, the course instruction relating to highway construction and maintenance zones shall include at least one clock hour on worker safety in highway construction and maintenance zones. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 3151?
SB 3151 is sponsored by Steve Stadelman (Democrat), Laura M. Murphy (Democrat), Jason Plummer (Republican), Maurice A. West, II (Democrat), Amy Elik (Republican), Stephanie A. Kifowit (Democrat), and Kevin Schmidt (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 3151?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 06, 2024. Enacted.
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