Bill Sponsors: IL HB1247 | 2013-2014 | 98th General Assembly
Bill Title: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Expands the prohibition on driving while using an electronic communication device to include uses beyond composing, sending, or reading an electronic message. Expands the exceptions to include the use of hands-free devices, two-way radios, and electronic devices capable of performing multiple functions as long as these devices are not used for a prohibited purpose. Establishes a graduated fine scale for repeat offenses.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-2)
Status: (Passed) 2013-08-16 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0506 [HB1247 Detail]
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-2)
Status: (Passed) 2013-08-16 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0506 [HB1247 Detail]
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]
Sponsors
Name | Type | Sponsorship | District | Financial | Encyclopedia | Biography |
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Representative John D'Amico [D] | Primary | Sponsored Bills | HD-015 | FollowTheMoney | Ballotpedia | VoteSmart |
Representative David Harris [R] | Cosponsor | Sponsored Bills | HD-053 | FollowTheMoney | Ballotpedia | VoteSmart |
Representative Carol Sente [D] | Cosponsor | Sponsored Bills | HD-059 | FollowTheMoney | Ballotpedia | VoteSmart |
Representative Elizabeth Hernandez [D] | Cosponsor | Sponsored Bills | HD-002 | FollowTheMoney | Ballotpedia | VoteSmart |
Representative Michael Zalewski [D] | Cosponsor | Sponsored Bills | HD-023 | FollowTheMoney | Ballotpedia | VoteSmart |
Representative Luis Arroyo [D] | Cosponsor | Sponsored Bills | HD-003 | FollowTheMoney | Ballotpedia | VoteSmart |
Representative Jim Sacia [R] | Cosponsor | Sponsored Bills | HD-089 | FollowTheMoney | Ballotpedia | VoteSmart |
Senator Robert Martwick [D] | Cosponsor | Sponsored Bills | SD-010 | FollowTheMoney | Ballotpedia | VoteSmart |
Representative Emanuel Welch [D] | Cosponsor | Sponsored Bills | HD-007 | FollowTheMoney | Ballotpedia | VoteSmart |
Representative Kenneth Dunkin [D] | Cosponsor | Sponsored Bills | HD-005 | FollowTheMoney | Ballotpedia | VoteSmart |
Representative Thaddeus Jones [D] | Cosponsor | Sponsored Bills | HD-029 | FollowTheMoney | Ballotpedia | VoteSmart |
Representative Silvana Tabares [D] | Cosponsor | Sponsored Bills | HD-021 | FollowTheMoney | Ballotpedia | VoteSmart |
Representative Cynthia Soto [D] | Cosponsor | Sponsored Bills | HD-004 | FollowTheMoney | Ballotpedia | VoteSmart |
Senator John Mulroe [D] | Primary | Sponsored Bills | SD-010 | FollowTheMoney | Ballotpedia | VoteSmart |
Senator Melinda Bush [D] | Cosponsor | Sponsored Bills | SD-031 | FollowTheMoney | Ballotpedia | VoteSmart |
Senator Julie Morrison [D] | Cosponsor | Sponsored Bills | SD-029 | FollowTheMoney | Ballotpedia | VoteSmart |