House Sponsors: LANG-KENNER-HOWARD. Short description: VEH CD-SCHOOL BUS COMPLAINTS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code and the State Finance Act. Provides that any school bus operating in the State must display a toll free number that may be contacted to report improper operation of a school bus. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Secretary of State shall adopt rules establishing the toll free number, procedures for responding to the reports, and procedures for forwarding the reports to school and law enforcement officials. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Secretary of State shall establish a division exclusively dedicated to receiving, investigating, and pursuing school bus complaints and conducting administrative hearings relative to these complaints. Establishes the School Bus Toll Free Hotline Fund as a special fund in the State treasury and provides that moneys in the Fund shall be used to implement the new provisions. FISCAL NOTE (Office of the Secretary of State) Due to the fact that the number of complaints that would be filed under this proposed law is unknown, a fiscal impact cannot be determined. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status