IL SB2515 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 12 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-03-08 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Pending: Senate Assignments Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 12 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-03-08 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Pending: Senate Assignments Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2011, each school bus that is purchased new shall be equipped with seat safety belts for each passenger. Provides that the State Board of Education shall adopt rules to ensure that school districts require all passengers on those buses to wear seat safety belts. Provides that, except for willful or wanton misconduct, a school bus driver may not be held personally liable for the failure of passengers to wear seat safety belts. Pre-empts the exercise of home rule powers. Makes a corresponding change in the Illinois Municipal Code. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement by the State. Effective immediately.
Title
VEH CD-SEAT BELTS-SCHOOL BUS
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-03-08 | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | |
| 2010-02-24 | Postponed - Executive | |
| 2010-02-17 | Postponed - Executive | |
| 2010-02-10 | Assigned to Executive | |
| 2010-01-12 | Referred to Assignments | |
| 2010-01-12 | First Reading | |
| 2010-01-12 | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ira I. Silverstein |
Illinois State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2515&GAID=10&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=76&GA=96 |
| Text | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/96/SB/09600SB2515.htm |
