Illinois 94th Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 534 — VEH CD-ENGINE BRAKING SIGNS

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 94th 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.

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that counties are authorized to post signs that prohibit the driver of a commercial vehicle from operating or actuating any engine braking system that emits excessive noise. Prescribes the content of the sign. Provides that the Department of Transportation shall adopt rules providing for the erection and placement of these signs. Provides that the provision does not apply to the use of an engine braking system that has an adequate sound muffling system in proper working order that prevents excessive noise. Provides that it is a defense that the driver used the engine braking system in an emergency to avoid a collision with a person or another vehicle. Provides that a violation of the provision is an equipment violation punishable by a fine of $75.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

5 added · 28 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill SB 534 has been amended to allow counties or municipalities to post signs that prohibit drivers of commercial vehicles from using noisy engine braking systems. The key change is that the requirement for the Department of Transportation to adopt specific rules about sign content and placement has been removed. This matters because it simplifies the process for local governments to take action against excessive noise from commercial vehicles, potentially leading to quieter and more peaceful communities without waiting for state-level regulations.

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*LRB09409361DRH39606b* SB0534 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2006 SB0534 Introduced 2/17/2005, by Sen.
SB0534 Engrossed LRB094 09361 DRH 39606 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
Christine Radogno SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/12-602.1 new Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code.
Provides that counties are authorized to post signs that prohibit the driver of a commercial vehicle from operating or actuating any engine braking system that emits excessive noise.
Prescribes the content of the sign.
Provides that the Department of Transportation shall adopt rules providing for the erection and placement of these signs.
Provides that the provision does not apply to the use of an engine braking system that has an adequate sound muffling system in proper working order that prevents excessive noise.
Provides that it is a defense that the driver used the engine braking system in an emergency to avoid a collision with a person or another vehicle.
Provides that a violation of the provision is an equipment violation punishable by a fine of $75.
LRB094 09361 DRH 39606 b A BILL FOR SB0534 LRB094 09361 DRH 39606 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
(a) A county may post signs that prohibit the driver of a commercial vehicle, as defined in Section 1-111.8 of this Code, from operating or actuating any engine braking system that emits excessive noise.
(a) A county or municipality may post signs that prohibit the driver of a commercial vehicle, as defined in Section 1-111.8 of this Code, from operating or actuating any engine braking system that emits excessive noise.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Jim Sacia

  3. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Jim Sacia

  4. Referred to Rules Committee

  5. First Reading

  6. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John J. Millner

  7. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Sacia

  8. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Roger Jenisch

  9. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  10. Arrived in House

  11. Third Reading - Passed; 054-001-000

  12. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 11, 2005

  13. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Radogno

  14. Recalled to Second Reading

  15. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Be Adopted Transportation; 007-000-000

  16. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 7, 2005

  17. Second Reading

  18. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Transportation

  19. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules

  20. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Christine Radogno

  21. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Susan Garrett

  22. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 3, 2005

  23. Do Pass Transportation; 009-000-000

  24. Assigned to Transportation

  25. Referred to Rules

  26. First Reading

  27. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Christine Radogno

Sponsors

  • Christine Radogno · Cosponsor

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

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Christine Radogno

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 54 Yea · 1 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 48104
Democrat 5000
Republican 1000
Total 54104
% of votes cast 92%2%0%7%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Sandoval — Yea
Lauzen — Yea
Link — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Bomke — Yea
Burzynski — Yea
Halvorson — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Meeks — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Shadid — Yea
Sieben — Yea
Munoz — Yea
Garrett — Yea
Geo-Karis — Yea
Haine — Yea
Brady — Yea
Sullivan, J. — Yea
Petka — Yea
Luechtefeld — Not Voting
Maloney — Yea
Jacobs — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Watson — Yea
Jones, W. — Yea
Peterson — Yea
Demuzio — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Jones, J. — Nay
Sullivan, D. — Not Voting
Trotter — Yea
Viverito — Yea
Wilhelmi — Yea
Winkel — Yea
Wojcik — Not Voting
Clayborne — Yea
Cronin — Yea
Crotty — Yea
Dahl — Yea
DeLeo — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Forby — Yea
Hendon — Yea
Pankau — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Rauschenberger — Yea
Righter — Yea
Risinger — Yea
Ronen — Yea
Roskam — Yea
Rutherford — Not Voting
del Valle — Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 534 do?
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that counties are authorized to post signs that prohibit the driver of a commercial vehicle from operating or actuating any engine braking system that emits excessive noise. Prescribes the content of the sign. Provides that the Department of Transportation shall adopt rules providing for the erection and placement of these signs. Provides that the provision does not apply to the use of an engine braking system that has an adequate sound muffling system in proper working order that prevents excessive noise. Provides that it is a defense that the driver used the engine braking system in an emergency to avoid a collision with a person or another vehicle. Provides that a violation of the provision is an equipment violation punishable by a fine of $75.
Who sponsors SB 534?
SB 534 is sponsored by Christine Radogno.
What is the current status of SB 534?
This bill died with 94th 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 534?
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