House Sponsors: LEITCH. Short description: HEAD & SPINAL CORD INJURY-FINE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code, the Child Passenger Protection Act, and the Head and Spinal Cord Injury Act. Amends the Vehicle Code to provide that an additional reinstatement of driving privileges fee shall be imposed for having a license suspended for driving while under the influence and to provide that an additional fine shall be imposed for driving while under the influence, reckless driving, exceeding the posted speed limit, and not wearing a seat belt when required to do so. Provides that these fees and fines shall be deposited into the Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund (less 5% for administrative costs for the fines). Amends the Child Passenger Protection Act to provide that an additional fine shall be imposed for violating the Act's provisions, to be deposited into the Trust Fund (less 5% for administrative costs). Amends the Head and Spinal Cord Injury Act to create the Trust Fund. Requires the Department of Human Services to use the money in the Trust Fund to fund the Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Resource Center, established by the Department and managed by the Advisory Council on Spinal Cord and Head Injuries in conjunction with the Brain Injury Association of Illinois and the Illinois Chapter of the National Spinal Cord Injury Association. Requires the Advisory Council to establish priorities and criteria for the disbursement of money in the Trust Fund and to assure maximum benefits from the Trust Fund. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status