VEH CD-AUTOMATED RR CROSSING House SponsorsRep. Angelo Saviano-Paul D. Froehlich-Sidney H. Mathias-Karen A. Yarbrough, Bob Biggins, Harry R. Ramey, Jr., Jack D. Franks, Linda Chapa LaVia and Jim Durkin Senate Sponsors(Sen. John J. Cullerton-John J. Millner, Martin A. Sandoval and Christine Radogno) 5/22/2006HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0795 625 ILCS 5/11-1201.1625 ILCS 5/11-1201.5 new Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission and the Illinois Department of Transportation, in cooperation with a local law enforcement agency, may establish in any county or municipality a system for automated enforcement of railroad crossing violations. Provides for automated recording of vehicles that enter a railroad crossing against the signal or that obstruct traffic at a railroad crossing. Provides for the issuance of a Uniform Traffic Citation to the owner of the recorded vehicle. Establishes procedures for contesting the violation. Provides that violation of the provision is a petty offense for which a fine of $250, or 25 hours of community service, shall be imposed. Provides that a fine of $500 shall be imposed for a second or subsequent violation. Provides that the Secretary of State may suspend for not less than 6 months the registration of a vehicle involved in a second or subsequent violation. Provides that photographs from a system established under the new provision, or under the provision establishing a similar pilot program, can be made available to governmental agencies for safety analysis of the railroad crossing.House Amendment No. 1 Provides that local authorities desiring the establishment of an automated railroad crossing enforcement system must initiate the process by enacting a local ordinance requesting the creation of such a system. Provides that local authorities, the Commission, and the Department must agree to a plan for obtaining, from any combination of federal, State, and local funding sources, the moneys required for the purchase and installation of any necessary equipment.House Amendment No. 4 Deletes reference to:625 ILCS 5/11-1201.1625 ILCS 5/11-1201.5 newAdds reference to:625 ILCS 5/1-105.2 new625 ILCS 5/6-306.5from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-306.5625 ILCS 5/11-208from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-208625 ILCS 5/11-208.3from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-208.3625 ILCS 5/11-208.6 new625 ILCS 5/11-306from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-306625 ILCS 5/1-105.5 rep.Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a governmental agency in a municipality or county may establish an automated traffic law enforcement system that produces a recorded image of a motor vehicle's response to a traffic control signal and is designed to obtain a clear recorded image of the vehicle and the vehicle's license plate. Provides that a county or municipality, including a home rule county or municipality, may not use the system to provide recorded images of a motor vehicle for the purpose of recording its speed, and denies home rule powers with regard to this prohibition. Provides that the municipality or county may impose liability on a registered owner of a vehicle that violates the applicable law. Provides that the recorded image must also display the time, date, and location of the violation. Provides that no citation may be issued if the technician determines that the vehicle entered the intersection as part of a funeral procession or in order to yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle. Provides that the owner of the vehicle used in the violation is liable for the violation if the violation was recorded by the system, with exceptions. In a provision concerning failure to pay fines or penalties for standing, parking, and compliance violations and administrative adjudication of those violations, adds violations recorded by the system. Provides that a second notice of violation is not required before a final determination of liability for a violation recorded by the system may be entered. Provides that the compensation paid for the system may not be based on the amount of revenue generated or tickets issued by the system. Provides that the system may be established only in the counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, Madison, McHenry, St. Clair, and Will and in municipalities located within those counties. Deletes language providing for creation of an automated red light enforcement system in a municipality with a population of 1,000,000 or more. Effective immediately.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to:625 ILCS 5/11-612 newProvides that, except as authorized in the Automated Traffic Control Systems in Highway Construction or Maintenance Zones Act, no photographic, video, or other imaging system may be used to record vehicle speeds for the purpose of enforcing any law or ordinance regarding a maximum or minimum speed limit unless a law enforcement officer is present at the scene and witnesses the event, and preempts home rule. 1/19/2006HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Angelo Saviano 1/19/2006HouseFirst Reading 1/19/2006HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/24/2006HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich 1/31/2006HouseAssigned to Public Utilities Committee 2/3/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Biggins 2/7/2006HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Public Utilities Committee; 010-000-000 2/7/2006HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 2/16/2006HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias 2/16/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Angelo Saviano 2/16/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 2/21/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000 2/22/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Angelo Saviano 2/22/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 2/28/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Angelo Saviano 2/28/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee 2/28/2006HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 2/28/2006HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 3/1/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Angelo Saviano 3/1/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee 3/2/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 4 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-000-000 3/2/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote 3/2/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 4 Adopted by Voice Vote 3/2/2006HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 3/2/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry R. Ramey, Jr. 3/3/2006HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough 3/3/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks 3/3/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 3/3/2006HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-005-000 3/3/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40(a) 3/3/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40(a) 3/7/2006SenateArrive in Senate 3/7/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 3/7/2006SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. John J. Cullerton 3/7/2006SenateFirst Reading 3/7/2006SenateReferred to Rules 3/8/2006SenateAssigned to Transportation 3/14/2006SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton 3/14/2006SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules 3/15/2006SenatePostponed - Transportation 3/23/2006SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Transportation 3/23/2006SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 3/24/2006SenateDo Pass as Amended Transportation; 006-004-000 3/24/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 27, 2006 3/27/2006SenateSecond Reading 3/27/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 28, 2006 3/28/2006SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. John J. Millner 3/29/2006SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval 3/29/2006SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Christine Radogno 3/29/2006SenateThird Reading - Passed; 031-023-001 3/29/2006HouseArrived in House 3/29/2006HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1 3/29/2006HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Angelo Saviano 3/29/2006HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 4/3/2006HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000 4/3/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Durkin 4/3/2006HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 111-000-000 4/3/2006HousePassed Both Houses 5/2/2006HouseSent to the Governor 5/22/2006HouseGovernor Approved 5/22/2006HouseEffective Date May 22, 2006 5/22/2006HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0795