Illinois 97th Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 1724 — VEH CD-BLUE STAR SPECIAL PLATE

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 97th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides for the issuance of Blue Star license plates to any Illinois resident whose spouse, parent, sibling, or child is serving in the United States Armed Forces. Provides that the plates shall be issued only to applicants who present appropriate documentation as determined by the Secretary. Provides that applicants shall be charged an additional $15 for original issuance and additional $2 at renewal, to be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

2 added · 23 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of SB 1724 adds a mention of how the Blue Star license plates will be issued solely to Illinois residents whose family members are actively serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, streamlining eligibility criteria. It also clarifies the process for determining appropriate documentation needed for applicants. These changes are important because they ensure that the license plates honor the immediate family of service members while also specifying how residents can apply, ultimately making the process more straightforward and accessible.

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*LRB09709870HEP50028b* SB1724 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2012 SB1724 Introduced 2/9/2011, by Sen.
SB1724 Engrossed LRB097 09870 HEP 50028 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
Larry K.
Bomke SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/3-696 new Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code.
Provides for the issuance of Blue Star license plates to any Illinois resident whose spouse, parent, sibling, or child is serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Provides that the plates shall be issued only to applicants who present appropriate documentation as determined by the Secretary.
Provides that applicants shall be charged an additional $15 for original issuance and additional $2 at renewal, to be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
LRB097 09870 HEP 50028 b FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY A BILL FOR SB1724 LRB097 09870 HEP 50028 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the plates to be SB1724 - 2 - LRB097 09870 HEP 50028 b issued as vanity or personalized plates in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.
The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the plates to be SB1724 Engrossed - 2 - LRB097 09870 HEP 50028 b issued as vanity or personalized plates in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 18, 2012

  4. Assigned to State Government Administration Committee

  5. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  6. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2011

  7. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 27, 2011

  8. Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 20, 2011

  9. Assigned to State Government Administration Committee

  10. Referred to Rules Committee

  11. First Reading

  12. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Rich Brauer

  13. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  14. Arrived in House

  15. Third Reading - Passed; 050-000-000

  16. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 14, 2011

  17. Second Reading

  18. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2011

  19. Do Pass Transportation; 009-000-000

  20. Assigned to Transportation

  21. Referred to Assignments

  22. First Reading

  23. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Larry K. Bomke

Sponsors

  • Larry K. Bomke · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Larry K. Bomke

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 50 Yea · 0 Nay · 9 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 8002
Unaffiliated 39007
Republican 3000
Total 50009
% of votes cast 85%0%0%15%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Muñoz — Yea
Hutchinson — Not Voting
Kotowski — Yea
Landek — Yea
Lauzen — Yea
Link — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
McCann — Yea
McCarter — Yea
Brady — Yea
Meeks — Not Voting
Johnson, C. — Yea
Johnson, T. — Yea
Millner — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Jones, J. — Yea
Mulroe — Yea
Noland — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Jacobs — Not Voting
Steans — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Crotty — Yea
Cultra — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Duffy — Not Voting
Forby — Yea
Frerichs — Yea
Garrett — Yea
Haine — Yea
Trotter — Not Voting
Wilhelmi — Yea
Pankau — Yea
Radogno — Not Voting
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Not Voting
Sandack — Yea
Sandoval — Yea
LaHood — Yea
Maloney — 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
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Not Voting
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Not Voting
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1724 do?
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides for the issuance of Blue Star license plates to any Illinois resident whose spouse, parent, sibling, or child is serving in the United States Armed Forces. Provides that the plates shall be issued only to applicants who present appropriate documentation as determined by the Secretary. Provides that applicants shall be charged an additional $15 for original issuance and additional $2 at renewal, to be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
Who sponsors SB 1724?
SB 1724 is sponsored by Larry K. Bomke.
What is the current status of SB 1724?
This bill died with 97th 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 1724?
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