Date	Chamber	Action
1/8/2013	House	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

625 ILCS 5/6-306.3

from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-306.3

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person accused of a violation of any provision of the Code or a similar local ordinance which carries a fine upon conviction of no more than $150, excluding any surcharges or fees authorized by State or local law, shall be released on his or her recognizance without posting bail. Provides that the new provisions shall not effect the authority to confiscate a driver's license (1) if a law enforcement officer has reasonable belief that it is invalid; (2) for an offense which upon conviction shall carry the possibility of suspension, revocation, or cancellation of the driver's license or a term of imprisonment; or (3) for an offense that resulted in the injury or death of any person. Provides that the new provisions shall not affect the Nonresident Violator Compact. Provides that the new provisions shall be deemed repealed if any federal agency or court of competent jurisdiction makes a final determination that the new provisions would render the State ineligible for federal funds. Provides that all State and local government agencies shall make any necessary changes to their rules, regulations, or procedures to enforce the new provisions no later than 180 days after the amendatory Act becomes law. Provides that the provisions of the amendatory Act are severable. Effective immediately.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
1/25/2012	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
1/30/2012	House	First Reading
1/30/2012	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/17/2012	House	Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee
3/9/2012	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
1/8/2013	House	Session Sine Die

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