VEH CD-SMOKING IN MOTOR VEH
Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Defines the term, "smoking." Prohibits operation of a motor vehicle while a person is smoking in the vehicle and a person under the age of 18 is present in the vehicle. Provides that police officers may not stop or detain a motor vehicle or its driver for violation or suspected violation of this Section. Makes a violation of this Section a petty offense with a fine not to exceed $100.
Bill status
failed
2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2015
Committee Review
Mar 2015
Senate Failed
Apr 2015
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2015
Last action Apr 29, 2015
Floor votes · Senate Apr 29, 2015
How they voted
7–32
Failed · 19 other
Total votes 58
Apr 29, 2015
D
Democratic38
34% Nay
R
Republican20
95% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Apr 29, 2015
Vote failed
Senate Vote: fail (7-32-19)
senate
Mar 24, 2015
Upper · Passed
Do Pass Public Health; 005-002-002
upper
Feb 11, 2015
Committee
Assigned to Public Health
upper
Feb 3, 2015
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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