Bill Status of HB2618  101st General Assembly

Short Description:  VEH CD-MILITARY PLATES

House Sponsors
Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit - Jerry Costello, II - Michael D. Unes - Tim Butler - Debbie Meyers-Martin and Mike Murphy

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Michael E. Hastings)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  8/9/2019HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0262

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
625 ILCS 5/1-142.3 new
625 ILCS 5/3-609.1from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-609.1
625 ILCS 5/3-609.3 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that, in lieu of receiving registration plates without payment of a fee under the Section authorizing issuance of plates for veterans with disabilities, any veteran who holds proof of a 50% or greater service-connected disability from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs may apply for a military series registration plate in the manner prescribed by the Secretary of State. Provides that, upon the veteran showing proof of the disability, a military series registration plate may be issued to the veteran without fee for the registration of one motor vehicle of the first division or one motor vehicle of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. In the Section concerning Medal of Honor plates, changes "Congressional Medal of Honor" to "Medal of Honor".

House Floor Amendment No. 1
Adds reference to:
625 ILCS 5/3-621from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-621

Provides that the Secretary, upon receipt of an application made in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State, may issue National Guard license plates to Illinois residents who are current members, former members, or surviving spouses of former members of the Illinois National Guard, or the National Guard of any other State, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or Washington D.C. (instead of "to Illinois residents who are either members or former members of the Illinois National Guard or the surviving spouses of Illinois National Guard members").

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/14/2019HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
  2/14/2019HouseFirst Reading
  2/14/2019HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/26/2019HouseAssigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee
  3/6/2019HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee; 012-000-000
  3/7/2019HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/12/2019HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry Costello, II
  3/12/2019HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael D. Unes
  3/12/2019HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tim Butler
  3/15/2019HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
  3/15/2019HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/19/2019HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee
  3/27/2019HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Murphy
  3/29/2019HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee; 012-000-000
  4/2/2019HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  4/2/2019HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  4/2/2019HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  4/3/2019HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 113-000-000
  4/3/2019HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
  4/4/2019SenateArrive in Senate
  4/4/2019SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  4/4/2019SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings
  4/4/2019SenateFirst Reading
  4/4/2019SenateReferred to Assignments
  4/24/2019SenateAssigned to Transportation
  5/2/2019SenateDo Pass Transportation; 013-000-000
  5/2/2019SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2019
  5/16/2019SenateSecond Reading
  5/16/2019SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 17, 2019
  5/24/2019SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2019
  5/29/2019SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
  5/29/2019HousePassed Both Houses
  6/27/2019HouseSent to the Governor
  8/9/2019HouseGovernor Approved
  8/9/2019HouseEffective Date January 1, 2020
  8/9/2019HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0262