Bill Status of SB 1173   95th General Assembly

Short Description:  TOLLWAY-ENFORCE VIOLATIONS

Senate Sponsors
Sen. James A. DeLeo

House Sponsors
(Rep. Robert Rita)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
605 ILCS 10/10from Ch. 121, par. 100-10
625 ILCS 5/3-413from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-413
625 ILCS 5/3-702from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-702
625 ILCS 5/3-704.2
625 ILCS 5/6-303from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-303
625 ILCS 5/6-306.7
625 ILCS 5/12-503from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 12-503
625 ILCS 5/12-610.5
625 ILCS 5/12-610.6 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Toll Highway Act and the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority may establish a system of administrative adjudication of alleged instances of failure to pay required toll, as detected through the alleged failure to remit payment within the allotted time period after being recorded as a non-paying vehicle by a duly authorized toll collector. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that it is a violation of laws and ordinances regulating the movement of traffic to operate a vehicle with a license plate treated with any material that obstructs the electronic image recording of the plate or to sell or advertise that material. Sets fines for these violations. Provides that a law enforcement officer may confiscate a license plate if the plate was treated with a substance to block electronic image recording. Provides for revoking the registration of a vehicle whose registration plate is found to have been physically altered to obstruct the visibility or electronic image recording of the plate. Provides for the impoundment of a vehicle driven by a person with a cancelled, suspended, or revoked license, if the person's license was suspended for unpaid toll violations. Provides that the Attorney General may file suit against any individual or entity offering or marketing the sale of any product advertised as having the capacity to obstruct the visibility or electronic image recording of a license plate. Makes other changes.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1
Provides that the Authority may contract with another public or private entity to provide immobilization, tow, or impoundment services. Deletes language providing that clear plastic covers are permissible so long as they remain clear and do not obstruct the visibility or electronic image recording of the plates. Decreases from $750 to $75 the fine that shall be imposed if a plate cover obstructs the visibility or electronic image recording of the plates. Corrects errors in spelling and grammar.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 3
Adds reference to:
30 ILCS 500/53-30
605 ILCS 10/11from Ch. 121, par. 100-11

Amends the Toll Highway Act. Provides that the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority has the power to enter into contracts and to grant concessions regarding the use of property adjoining toll highways for hotels (as well as for other specified purposes). Provides that the Authority has the power to grant concessions or to enter into leases and licensing agreements with terms of up to 50 years. Provides that the Authority is not granted the power to enter a sale or lease of the Authority or of all or substantially all of its assets. Provides that the Authority has the power to enter agreements for promotional purposes. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that the Authority may enter into contracts, leases, licenses, or agreements under the Toll Highway Act for a term of not more than 50 years. Deletes language providing that those contracts, leases, licenses, or agreements must relate to grant of specified concessions or to specified leasing.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/8/2007SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. James A. DeLeo
  2/8/2007SenateFirst Reading
  2/8/2007SenateReferred to Rules
  2/21/2007SenateAssigned to Transportation
  3/14/2007SenateDo Pass Transportation; 010-000-000
  3/14/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 15, 2007
  3/22/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. James A. DeLeo
  3/22/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules
  3/22/2007SenateSecond Reading
  3/22/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 27, 2007
  3/27/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Transportation
  3/28/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Transportation; 006-000-000
  3/30/2007SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2007
  5/17/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. James A. DeLeo
  5/17/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules
  5/23/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. James A. DeLeo
  5/23/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules
  5/23/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Transportation
  5/23/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Transportation
  5/24/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Postponed - Transportation
  5/24/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Transportation; 009-000-000
  5/24/2007SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  5/24/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; DeLeo
  5/24/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; DeLeo
  5/24/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  5/24/2007SenateThird Reading - Passed; 038-019-000
  5/24/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
  5/24/2007HouseArrived in House
  5/24/2007HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  5/25/2007HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Robert Rita
  5/25/2007HouseFirst Reading
  5/25/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  11/13/2008HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) November 30, 2008
  11/13/2008HouseAssigned to Tollway Oversight Committee
  11/30/2008HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die

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