Illinois 96th Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 353 — VEH CD-SCHOOL BUS-DRIVING SIGN

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0655

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  2. ✓
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  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 27, 2009. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

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  • 1 sponsor

    0 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that each school bus must display at the rear of the bus a sign indicating the telephone number of the owner of the school bus. Deletes language providing that the sign shall indicate that the number is to be called to report erratic driving by the school bus driver. Adds language requiring that the sign shall be in the form "TO COMMENT ON MY DRIVING, CALL (area code and telephone number of school bus owner)". Provides that existing school busses carrying the sign conforming to the former requirements are not required to update the sign to the new requirements until the school bus owner replaces the sign. Effective January 1, 2010.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

70 added · 35 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of HB 353 introduces a new provision for Illinois residents who have received the Distinguished Flying Cross medal, allowing them to apply for special license plates that recognize this honor. This change is significant as it provides a meaningful way to honor and acknowledge veterans' service, creating a sense of pride and visibility for their achievements on the road. Additionally, the amendment removes a requirement regarding school bus signs related to reporting driving issues, simplifying the process for school bus owners.

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HB0353 Engrossed LRB096 03970 AJT 14005 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
HB0353 Enrolled LRB096 03970 AJT 14005 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by changing Section 12-821 as follows:
The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by changing Sections 12-821 and 20-204 and by adding Section 3-684 as follows:
(625 ILCS 5/3-684 new) Sec.
3-684.
Distinguished Flying Cross license plates.
(a) In addition to any other special license plate, the Secretary, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State, may issue Distinguished Flying Cross license plates to residents of Illinois who have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross medal by the United States Armed Forces.
The special Distinguished Flying Cross plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division, motorcycles, and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
Plates issued under this Section shall expire according to the staggered multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.
(b) The design, color, and format of the plates shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary of State.
The HB0353 Enrolled - 2 - LRB096 03970 AJT 14005 b Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code.
The plates are not required to designate "Land Of Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section 3-412 of this Code.
The Secretary shall, in his or her discretion, approve and prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412.
(c) An applicant shall be charged a $15 fee for original issuance in addition to the applicable registration fee.
This additional fee shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
A school bus owner who placed a sign conforming to the requirements of Public Act 95-176 on a school bus before the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly may continue to use that sign on that school bus rather than a sign that conforms to the requirements of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly;
A school bus owner who placed a sign conforming to the requirements of Public Act 95-176 on a school bus before the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 96th General HB0353 Enrolled - 3 - LRB096 03970 AJT 14005 b Assembly may continue to use that sign on that school bus rather than a sign that conforms to the requirements of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly;
however, if the school bus owner replaces that sign, the replacement sign shall HB0353 Engrossed - 2 - LRB096 03970 AJT 14005 b conform to the requirements of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly.
however, if the school bus owner replaces that sign, the replacement sign shall conform to the requirements of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly.
1-1-08.) Section 99.
1-1-08.) (625 ILCS 5/20-204) (from Ch.
95 1/2, par.
20-204) Sec.
20-204.
A county or the The corporate authorities of a municipality may adopt all or any portion of this Illinois Vehicle Code by reference.
(Source:
P.A.
78-738.) Section 99.
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0655

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2010

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 115-002-000

  7. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 115-002-000

  8. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Transportation, Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee; 015-000-000

  9. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Transportation, Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee; 015-000-000

  10. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Transportation, Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee

  11. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Transportation, Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee

  12. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee

  13. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee

  14. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Dave Winters

  15. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Dave Winters

  16. Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 2

  17. Arrived in House

  18. Third Reading - Passed; 054-000-000

  19. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

  20. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Lauzen

  21. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Syverson

  22. Recalled to Second Reading

  23. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Transportation; 009-000-000

  24. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Transportation; 009-000-000

  25. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Transportation

  26. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation

  27. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  28. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chris Lauzen

  29. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  30. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dave Syverson

  31. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 12, 2009

  32. Second Reading

  33. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 30, 2009

  34. Do Pass Transportation; 006-000-000

  35. Assigned to Transportation

  36. Referred to Assignments

  37. First Reading

  38. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson

  39. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  40. Arrive in Senate

  41. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000

  42. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rich Brauer

  43. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William B. Black

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

  45. Second Reading - Short Debate

  46. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  47. Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation, Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee; 017-000-000

  48. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles E. Jefferson

  49. Suspend Rule 25 - Prevailed

  50. Moved to Suspend Rule 25 Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie

  51. Assigned to Transportation, Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee

  52. Referred to Rules Committee

  53. First Reading

  54. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dave Winters

Sponsors

  • Dave Winters · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Dave Winters

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Concurrence, Amendment 1

Passed 115 Yea · 2 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 101200
Democrat 10001
Republican 4000
Total 115201
% of votes cast 97%2%0%1%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Myers — Yea
Jefferson — Yea
Lang — Yea
Leitch — Yea
May — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
Mell — Yea
Mendoza — Yea
Davis, Monique — Yea
Reitz — Yea
Senger — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Soto — Yea
Lyons — Yea
Bradley — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Brady — Yea
Dugan — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Eddy — Yea
Farnham — Yea
Flider — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Fortner — Yea
Franks — Yea
Kosel — Yea
McCarthy — Nay
Sullivan — Yea
Moffitt — Yea
Burke — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Yea
Mulligan — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
Mitchell, Jerry — Yea
Osmond — Yea
Gordon, Jehan — Yea
Phelps — Yea
Pihos — Yea
Thapedi — Yea
Hannig — Yea
Harris — Yea
Tryon — Yea
Turner — Yea
Watson — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Verschoore — Yea
Wait — Yea
Winters — Yea
Yarbrough — Yea
Howard — Yea
Gordon, Careen — Nay
Cavaletto — Yea
Coladipietro — Yea
Cole — Yea
Cross — Yea
Cultra — Yea
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Fritchey — Yea
Froehlich — Yea
Golar — Yea
Graham — Yea
Hamos — Yea
Hatcher — Yea
Holbrook — Yea
Jackson — Yea
Jakobsson — Yea
Osterman — Yea
Poe — Yea
Pritchard — Yea
Ramey — Yea
Reboletti — Yea
Reis — Yea
Riley — Yea
Ryg — Yea
Sacia — Yea
Saviano — Yea
Schmitz — Yea
Washington — Yea
Zalewski — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Acevedo — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Bassi — Yea
Beaubien — Yea
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Yea
Mathias — Yea
Berrios — Yea
Biggins — Yea
Mautino — Yea
Black — Yea
Boland — Yea
Bost — Yea
Brauer — Yea
Brosnahan — Yea
Burns — Yea
Colvin — Yea
Connelly — Yea
McAsey — Yea
Coulson — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Not Voting
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 54 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9000
Unaffiliated 44005
Republican 1000
Total 54005
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Noland — Yea
Lauzen — Yea
McCarter — Yea
Meeks — Yea
Millner — Yea
Pankau — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Steans — Yea
Demuzio — Yea
Jacobs — Yea
Viverito — Yea
Munoz — Yea
Jones, J. — Yea
Wilhelmi — Yea
Brady — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Cronin — Yea
Crotty — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Forby — Yea
Garrett — Yea
Haine — Yea
Hendon — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
Maloney — Yea
Trotter — Not Voting
Dahl — Yea
DeLeo — Yea
Hultgren — Yea
Kotowski — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Not Voting
Risinger — Yea
Rutherford — Not Voting
Sandoval — Yea
Link — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Bivins — Not Voting
Bomke — Not Voting
Bond — Yea
Burzynski — Yea
Duffy — Yea
Frerichs — 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
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 115 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9001
Unaffiliated 102002
Republican 4000
Total 115003
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Jackson — Yea
Jefferson — Yea
Lang — Yea
Leitch — Yea
Mathias — Yea
Davis, Monique — Yea
Reitz — Yea
Lyons — Yea
Dugan — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Eddy — Yea
Mautino — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
McCarthy — Yea
Mell — Yea
Mendoza — Yea
Moffitt — Yea
Myers — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Phelps — Yea
Bradley, John — Yea
Pihos — Yea
Brady — Yea
Scully — Yea
Thapedi — Yea
Tryon — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Yea
Turner — Yea
Burke — Yea
Mitchell, Jerry — Yea
Gordon, Careen — Yea
Verschoore — Yea
Gordon, Jehán — Yea
Wait — Yea
Washington — Yea
Winters — Yea
Hannig — Yea
Harris — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Watson — Yea
Cavaletto — Yea
Coladipietro — Yea
Cole — Yea
Colvin — Yea
Connelly — Yea
Coulson — Yea
Farnham — Yea
Flider — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Fortner — Yea
Franks — Yea
Fritchey — Yea
Froehlich — Yea
Graham — Yea
Hatcher — Yea
Howard — Yea
Pritchard — Yea
Yarbrough — Yea
Zalewski — Yea
Cross — Yea
Cultra — Yea
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Hamos — Not Voting
Holbrook — Yea
Jakobsson — Yea
Kosel — Yea
Osmond — Yea
Osterman — Yea
Poe — Yea
Ramey — Yea
Reboletti — Yea
Reis — Yea
Riley — Yea
Ryg — Yea
Sacia — Not Voting
Saviano — Yea
Schmitz — Yea
Senger — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Soto — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Acevedo — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Bassi — Yea
Beaubien — Yea
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Yea
Berrios — Yea
Biggins — Yea
Black — Yea
Boland — Yea
May — Yea
Bost — Yea
Brauer — Yea
Brosnahan — Yea
Burns — Yea
McAsey — Yea
Mulligan — Yea
Golar — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Not Voting
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 353 do?
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that each school bus must display at the rear of the bus a sign indicating the telephone number of the owner of the school bus. Deletes language providing that the sign shall indicate that the number is to be called to report erratic driving by the school bus driver. Adds language requiring that the sign shall be in the form "TO COMMENT ON MY DRIVING, CALL (area code and telephone number of school bus owner)". Provides that existing school busses carrying the sign conforming to the former requirements are not required to update the sign to the new requirements until the school bus owner replaces the sign. Effective January 1, 2010.
Who sponsors HB 353?
HB 353 is sponsored by Dave Winters.
What is the current status of HB 353?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 27, 2009. Enacted.
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