IL SB0029 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Introduced on January 30 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-03-13 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Pending: Senate Assignments Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 30 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-03-13 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Pending: Senate Assignments Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone or other mobile electronic device to send, read, or write a text-based communication. Sets forth exceptions. Provides that a violation is a petty offense punishable by a fine of $75 and that, if a violation occurs at the time of a traffic accident, the violator shall pay an additional fine of $200. Effective immediately.
Title
VEH CD-TEXT COMMUNICATION
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-03-13 | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | |
| 2009-03-05 | To Transportation Subcommittee on Special Issues | |
| 2009-02-19 | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Lauzen | |
| 2009-02-10 | Assigned to Transportation | |
| 2009-01-30 | Referred to Assignments | |
| 2009-01-30 | First Reading | |
| 2009-01-30 | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dan Rutherford |
Illinois State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=29&GAID=10&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=76&GA=96 |
| Text | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/96/SB/09600SB0029.htm |
