VEH CD-PURPLE HRT PLT-SPOUSES Senate SponsorsSen. Mike Jacobs-Christine Radogno-Martin A. Sandoval, Pamela J. Althoff-Deanna Demuzio and Arthur J. Wilhelmi House Sponsors(Rep. Patrick J Verschoore-Charles E. Jefferson-Jack McGuire-Daniel V. Beiser-John E. Bradley, Careen M Gordon, Naomi D. Jakobsson, Lisa M. Dugan, Lovana Jones and Robert F. Flider) 7/26/2005SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0343 625 ILCS 5/3-623from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-623Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that an Illinois resident who is the surviving spouse of a person awarded the Purple Heart by a branch of the armed forces of the United States is eligible to be issued Purple Heart license plates.Fiscal Note (Office of the Secretary of State) SB 1666 will have a minimal fiscal impact on the Secretary of State's Office.House Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to:625 ILCS 5/3-609.1from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-609.1625 ILCS 5/3-628625 ILCS 5/3-642625 ILCS 5/3-806.4from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-806.4Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with additions. Provides that an Illinois resident who is the surviving spouse of a person awarded the Medal of Honor, the Silver Star, or the Bronze Star by a branch of the armed forces is eligible to be issued the special plates that may be issued to recipients of the applicable medal. Provides that, commencing with the 2007 registration year, a person who is the surviving parent of a child who lost his or her life while serving in the armed forces of the United States is eligible to be issued Gold Star plates, regardless of whether the deceased child has a surviving widow or widower.Fiscal Note (H-AM 1)(Office of the Secretary of State) SB 1666 (H-AM 1) will have a minimal fiscal impact on the Secretary of State's Office. 2/24/2005SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Mike Jacobs 2/24/2005SenateFirst Reading 2/24/2005SenateReferred to Rules 3/2/2005SenateAssigned to Transportation 3/9/2005SenateDo Pass Transportation; 008-000-000 3/9/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2005 3/9/2005SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christine Radogno 3/16/2005SenateSecond Reading 3/16/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 17, 2005 4/8/2005SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval 4/8/2005SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff 4/8/2005SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-001-000 4/8/2005HouseArrived in House 4/8/2005HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 4/11/2005HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Patrick J Verschoore 4/11/2005HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles E. Jefferson 4/11/2005HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack McGuire 4/11/2005HouseFirst Reading 4/11/2005HouseReferred to Rules Committee 4/20/2005HouseAssigned to State Government Administration Committee 4/27/2005HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser 4/27/2005HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John E. Bradley 4/27/2005HouseDo Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 009-000-000 4/28/2005HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/28/2005HouseFiscal Note Filed 5/3/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Careen M Gordon 5/3/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson 5/3/2005HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/3/2005HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/4/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan 5/5/2005HouseRecalled to Second Reading - Short Debate 5/5/2005HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 5/6/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Dave Winters 5/6/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 5/16/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to State Government Administration Committee 5/17/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lovana Jones 5/18/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted State Government Administration Committee; 008-000-000 5/18/2005HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert F. Flider 5/18/2005HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/18/2005HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 5/19/2005HouseFiscal Note Filed As Amended by HA 1 5/19/2005HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/19/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote 5/19/2005HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/20/2005HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2005 5/26/2005HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-001 5/26/2005SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01 5/26/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01-May 27, 2005. 5/27/2005SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Mike Jacobs 5/27/2005SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules 5/27/2005SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Transportation 5/27/2005SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Transportation; 010-000-000 5/27/2005SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Deanna Demuzio 5/27/2005SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Arthur J. Wilhelmi 5/27/2005SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 058-000-000 5/27/2005SenatePassed Both Houses 6/24/2005SenateSent to the Governor 7/26/2005SenateGovernor Approved 7/26/2005SenateEffective Date January 1, 2006 7/26/2005SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0343