HR1079 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, In order to gather statistics concerning the racial identity of persons stopped for traffic violations, Section 11-212 of the Illinois Vehicle Code was enacted to require every law enforcement agency in the State to compile statistical data relevant to traffic stops, including the race of the person stopped, the location, date, and time of the stop, the reason for the stop, and the name and badge number of the officer; and

WHEREAS, Every law enforcement agency is required to transmit its statistical data to the Department of Transportation by March 1 of 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007; and

WHEREAS, Some law enforcement agencies are not in compliance with these requirements; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we urge the Office of the Attorney General to investigate the failure of law enforcement agencies to compile and transmit statistical data relevant to traffic stops as required under Section 11-212 of the Illinois Vehicle Code; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be delivered to the Attorney General.