VEH CD-SCHL BUS-ALCOHOL TEST House SponsorsRep. Lisa M. Dugan-Patrick J Verschoore-Michael K. Smith-Thomas Holbrook-Dan Reitz Senate Sponsors(Sen. Debbie DeFrancesco Halvorson) 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die 625 ILCS 5/6-106.1from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-106.1 Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that, if the employer of a school bus driver reporting to work has a substantiated reason to suspect that the driver is under the influence of alcohol, the employer may require the driver to submit to testing for alcohol at a licensed testing facility before he or she is allowed to drive a school bus. Provides that the employer shall immediately notify the Secretary of State if the school bus driver refuses to submit to the testing or tests positive for the presence of alcohol or other drugs or intoxicating compounds.House Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:625 ILCS 5/6-106.1Adds reference to:625 ILCS 5/6-106c newDeletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that, if an employer has reasonable suspicion to believe that a school bus driver is under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or intoxicating compounds, the employer may require the driver to undergo testing at a licensed testing facility before driving a school bus. Requires that the employer's reasonable suspicion be based on specific, contemporaneous observations of the appearance, behavior, speech, or body odors of the driver. Provides that the employer shall report the driver to the Secretary of State if the driver refuses testing or submits to testing that reveals the presence of alcohol, drugs, or intoxicating compounds. Provides that the Secretary shall cancel the school bus driver permit of a driver who refuses testing or tests positive for the presence of alcohol drugs or intoxicating compounds. Provides that a driver whose school bus driver permit has been cancelled under the provision may not reapply for a permit until 3 years later. Sets reporting requirements for the employer. 2/27/2007HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lisa M. Dugan 2/28/2007HouseFirst Reading 2/28/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/1/2007HouseAssigned to Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee 3/20/2007HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee; 017-000-000 3/21/2007HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/22/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lisa M. Dugan 3/22/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/27/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000 3/27/2007HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/27/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote 3/27/2007HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/17/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J Verschoore 4/17/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael K. Smith 4/17/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Holbrook 4/17/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Reitz 4/17/2007HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000 4/20/2007SenateArrive in Senate 4/20/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 4/20/2007SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Debbie DeFrancesco Halvorson 4/20/2007SenateFirst Reading 4/20/2007SenateReferred to Rules 4/25/2007SenateAssigned to Transportation 5/2/2007SenatePostponed - Transportation 5/15/2007SenatePostponed - Transportation 5/15/2007SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules 5/15/2008SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2008; Substantive House Bills Out of Committee 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die