SOS-EMERGENCY POWERS
Summary
Amends the Secretary of State Act. Modifies provisions concerning emergency powers to further allow the Secretary of State to adopt emergency rules concerning the expiration dates of driver's licenses, driving permits, monitoring device driving permits, restricted driving permits, identification cards, disabled parking placards and decals, vehicle emissions testing requirements, and vehicle registrations. Removes provisions requiring the Governor to issue a statewide disaster proclamation in order for the Secretary of State to exercise specified powers. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to provide for the adoption of emergency rules. Repeals provisions on January 1, 2022. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2021
Last action Jan 10, 2023
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
0
Committee
4
Jan 10, 2023
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Apr 16, 2021
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Apr 16, 2021
Senate · Reported by committee
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 23, 2021
Mar 23, 2021
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Transportation
Feb 26, 2021
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Laura Murphy
DDemocratic
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