VEH CD-WIRELESS TELEPHONES Senate SponsorsSen. Carol Ronen-James A. DeLeo 1/11/2005SenateSession Sine Die 625 ILCS 5/12-610.1 new30 ILCS 805/8.27 newAmends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Makes it a petty offense to drive a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone, unless that telephone is designed and configured to allow hands-free operation, and is used in that manner while driving. Provides that the offense is punishable by a fine of not more than $20 for a first offense and not more than $50 for each subsequent offense. Provides that this prohibition does not apply to a person who is using the wireless telephone to contact a law enforcement agency or public safety entity for emergency purposes, as specified. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement by the State. 2/19/2003SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Carol Ronen 2/19/2003SenateFirst Reading 2/19/2003SenateReferred to Rules 2/26/2003SenateAssigned to Judiciary 3/5/2003SenatePostponed - Judiciary 3/13/2003SenatePostponed - Judiciary 3/14/2003SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules 8/8/2003SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. James A. DeLeo 1/11/2005SenateSession Sine Die