Bill Status of SB 2646   95th General Assembly


Short Description:  VEH CD-FUNERAL PROCESSIONS

Senate Sponsors
Sen. M. Maggie Crotty

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
105 ILCS 5/27-24.2from Ch. 122, par. 27-24.2
625 ILCS 5/11-1420from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-1420

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Code. Requires that a driver education course shall include classroom instruction on the safety rules concerning funeral processions. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Requires (instead of permits) the lead vehicle and the final vehicle (instead of only the lead vehicle) in the funeral procession to be equipped with a flashing amber light which may be used only when such vehicle is used as a lead or final vehicle in such procession. Requires (instead of permits) vehicles comprising a funeral procession to utilize funeral pennants, flags, and stickers on either the side or back window of the vehicle. Requires vehicles comprising a funeral procession to drive with flashing hazard warning signal flashers to identify the individual vehicles in such a procession. Provides that a hearse shall be used as part of all funeral processions.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/15/2008SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. M. Maggie Crotty
  2/15/2008SenateFirst Reading
  2/15/2008SenateReferred to Rules
  1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die

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