2010 Illinois Proposed Legislation

Illinois 2010 House Bills that may interest you.
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House Bills 2010

HB4580- VEH CD-SUSPENSION-CAUSED DEATH- Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Secretary of State shall immediately revoke (rather than may, within 6 months of the date of conviction or one year of the date of the accident, revoke or suspend) the driving privileges of any person who has been convicted of an offense that involved the unlawful operation of a motor vehicle and caused or contributed to an accident resulting in the death of any person
House Sponsors
Rep. William B. Black - Tom Cross

HB4701- VEH CD-HEADLIGHTS ALWAYS ON- Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Requires the use of head lamps or daytime running lights at all times when a motor vehicle is operated upon any highway in this State, rather than just requiring the use of head lamps when certain atmospheric or daylight conditions are present. Provides that motor driven cycles and motorized pedalcycles are subject to the same lighted lamp requirements that currently only apply to motorcycles. Provides that law enforcement agencies acting in their official capacity are exempt from the provisions requiring the use of daytime running lamps or head lamps. Effective immediately.
House Sponsors: Rep. Dan Brady

HB4778 - VEH CD-MILITARY PLATES-NO FEES-Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Deletes language requiring the payment of fees, in addition to the to the applicable registration fee, for Korean War Veteran, U.S. Veteran, Vietnam Veteran, World War II Veteran, Army Combat Veteran, and U.S. Army Veteran special license plates. Effective January 1, 2011.
House Sponsors: Rep. Donald L. Moffitt

HB4878 - VEH CD-DRUG TESTING - Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Secretary of State may conduct random drug testing of applicants for instruction permits who are under the age of 18. Provides that the Secretary may not issue a permit to an applicant who tested positive for the presence of any controlled substance or cannabis. Provides that a person who tests positive for any controlled substance or cannabis must be found to be free of controlled substances and cannabis before he or she may receive an instruction permit. Provides that the Secretary of State shall adopt rules for implementing the new provision and shall prescribe an additional fee, to be added to the fees charged for the issuance of a first-time driver's license, to cover the cost of the testing.
House Sponsors
Rep. Roger L. Eddy

HB4937 - VEH CD-ELECTRONIC COMM DEVICES - - Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person may not operate a motor vehicle on a roadway while using an electronic communication device (rather than only prohibiting the composing, sending, or reading of electronic messages while operating a vehicle) unless the electronic communication device is used in hands-free or voice-activated mode or one of 5 other limited exceptions apply. Effective January 1, 2011
House Sponsors
Rep. Mark H. Beaubien, Jr.

HB5031- VEH CD-MOTORCYCLE HELMETS - Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to require every operator and passenger on a motorcycle, motor driven cycle, or motorized pedalcycle to wear a helmet that meets federal safety standards.
House Sponsors
Rep. Mary E. Flowers

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