VEH CD-SOS-HEARINGS Senate SponsorsSen. John J. Cullerton-Ira I. Silverstein House Sponsors(Rep. Eddie Washington) 9/25/2007SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0627 625 ILCS 5/2-118from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 2-118625 ILCS 5/6-206from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-206625 ILCS 5/11-501.8Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a petition to contest the imposition of a suspension of a person's driving privileges because of the person's refusal to undergo testing for alcohol, drugs, or intoxicating compounds, or because drugs, intoxicating compounds, or alcohol in excess of the legal limit were found in the person's blood, breath, or urine, must be filed within 90 days after the effective date of the suspension. Provides that if a petition is withdrawn, it must be refiled in 90 days. Provides that a petition that has been withdrawn more than twice may not be refiled. Provides that a person whose license has been suspended may subpoena the arresting officer or any other law enforcement officer who participated in the person's arrest to appear at the hearing to contest the suspension. Provides that the failure of a law enforcement officer to appear at the hearing is grounds for a continuance, if the hearing officer considers the continuance appropriate, but not grounds for rescission of the suspension. Makes other changes.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes language providing for the appearance of an out-of-state attorney at a hearing on one of these petitions.House Amendment No. 1 Deletes the amendatory language regarding the filing of a petition to contest the imposition of a suspension for refusal to undergo required testing.House Amendment No. 2 Adds reference to:625 ILCS 5/6-201from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-201625 ILCS 5/6-205from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-205Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that an offender's eligibility for a restricted driving permit depends on whether denial of all driving privileges would cause undue hardship, as defined by rules adopted by the Secretary of State. Provides that a person convicted of 4 or more offenses of driving under the influence, leaving the scene of an accident involving death or personal injury, or reckless homicide, or a combination of those offenses, is not eligible for a restricted driving permit. Provides that the Secretary shall revoke the driving privileges of any person under the age of 21 convicted of an out-of-state offense similar to DUI. Provides that a second suspension of a person's driving privileges for an out-of-state offense similar to DUI, or a single suspension of that type, if coupled with a summary suspension under the Code or a DUI or reckless homicide conviction, shall result in the person's being prohibited from driving a vehicle that is not equipped with an ignition interlock device. Provides that a conviction of reckless homicide (as well as a conviction of DUI) increases the limitations that shall be imposed on a person's driving privileges. 2/8/2007SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton 2/8/2007SenateFirst Reading 2/8/2007SenateReferred to Rules 2/21/2007SenateAssigned to Transportation 2/23/2007SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Ira I. Silverstein 3/7/2007SenatePostponed - Transportation 3/8/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton 3/8/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules 3/13/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Transportation 3/13/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 3/14/2007SenateDo Pass as Amended Transportation; 010-000-000 3/14/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 15, 2007 3/20/2007SenateSecond Reading 3/20/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 21, 2007 3/29/2007SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000 3/30/2007HouseArrived in House 3/30/2007HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 3/30/2007HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Eddie Washington 4/9/2007HouseFirst Reading 4/9/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee 4/30/2007HouseAssigned to Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee 5/15/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee 5/15/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee; by Voice Vote 5/15/2007HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee; 014-000-000 5/16/2007HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/23/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Eddie Washington 5/23/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 5/24/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-002-000 5/24/2007HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/24/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote 5/24/2007HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/29/2007HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000 5/30/2007SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01,02 5/30/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01,02 - May 31, 2007 5/30/2007SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. John J. Cullerton 5/30/2007SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules 5/30/2007SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. John J. Cullerton 5/30/2007SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules 6/20/2007SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Transportation 6/28/2007SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Transportation 6/28/2007SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Transportation; 007-000-000 6/28/2007SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Transportation; 007-000-000 6/29/2007SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 052-000-000 6/29/2007SenateHouse Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 052-000-000 6/29/2007SenatePassed Both Houses 7/27/2007SenateSent to the Governor 9/25/2007SenateGovernor Approved 9/25/2007SenateEffective Date June 1, 2008 9/25/2007SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0627