VEHICLE CODE-DRIVER TRAINING House SponsorsRep. John Philip Novak and Mary K. O'Brien Senate Sponsors(Sen. Patrick Welch) 8/4/2003HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 93-0408 625 ILCS 5/6-401from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-401625 ILCS 5/6-402from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-402625 ILCS 5/6-408.5625 ILCS 5/6-411from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-411625 ILCS 5/6-413from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-413625 ILCS 5/6-414from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-414625 ILCS 5/6-415from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-415 Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that public schools and educational facilities may not contract with an entity engaged in giving instruction in the driving of motor vehicles or in the preparation of an applicant for the Secretary of State's driver's license examination unless that entity is licensed by the Secretary of State. Increases the amount of the surety bond required to operate a driver training school to $20,000 (from $10,000). Raises the application and renewal fees for a license to operate a driver training school. Removes historical language concerning an impact report on driver training courses for students or high school dropouts. Includes a fingerprint based background check investigation to the list of requirements for qualifying for a license as an instructor for a driving school. Changes language concerning how information obtained as a result of the application for a license can be used or maintained. Extends the expiration date for driver training schools or instructors to 24 months (from 12 month) from the date of issuance. Effective immediately. 2/6/2003HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. John Philip Novak 2/6/2003HouseFirst Reading 2/6/2003HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/11/2003HouseAssigned to Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee 2/20/2003HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee; 017-000-000 2/20/2003HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 2/21/2003HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 2/21/2003HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 2/21/2003HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary K. O'Brien 3/13/2003HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 094-023-000 3/18/2003SenateArrive in Senate 3/18/2003SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading March 19, 2003 3/25/2003SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Patrick Welch 3/27/2003SenateFirst Reading 3/27/2003SenateReferred to Rules 4/3/2003SenateAssigned to Transportation 4/16/2003SenatePostponed - Transportation 4/30/2003SenateDo Pass Transportation; 009-000-000 4/30/2003SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 1, 2003 5/6/2003SenateSecond Reading 5/6/2003SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 7, 2003 5/9/2003SenateThird Reading - Passed; 052-000-000 5/9/2003HousePassed Both Houses 6/6/2003HouseSent to the Governor 8/4/2003HouseGovernor Approved 8/4/2003HouseEffective Date January 1, 2004 8/4/2003HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 93-0408