VEH CD-FORMER MILITARY REGISTR Senate SponsorsSen. Mike Jacobs-David Koehler House Sponsors(Rep. Dave Winters-David Harris-Jim Sacia-Al Riley-Charles E. Jefferson) 7/13/2012SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0811 625 ILCS 5/1-123.2 new625 ILCS 5/3-804.3 new625 ILCS 5/3-806from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-806625 ILCS 5/3-815from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-815Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Defines "former military vehicle" as a vehicle or trailer, regardless of size, weight, or year of manufacture, that was manufactured for use in any country's military forces and is maintained to depict or represent military design or markings, and does not include a vehicle used for any commercial or production agriculture purpose. Provides that the owner of a former military vehicle may register the vehicle for a fee not to exceed $100 for a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 pounds or less; $150 for a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of over 26,000 pounds; $25 for a trailer with a weight of 3,000 pounds or less; or $75 for a trailer with a weight of over 3,000 pounds. Provides that the Secretary of State may prescribe that former military vehicle plates be issued for a definite or an indefinite term, such term to correspond to the term of registration plates issued generally as provided by law. Provides that any person requesting former military vehicle plates may also apply to have vanity or personalized plates. Provides that a vehicle registered as a former military vehicle is not subject to weight tax requirements. Effective immediately.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that a vehicle may not be registered under the new provisions unless a title for the vehicle has been issued by the Secretary and the vehicle is eligible for registration without regard to its status as a military vehicle.Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Provides that the owner of a former military vehicle may register the vehicle for a fee not to exceed the following amounts: $150 for a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 to 45,000 pounds (instead of "over 26,000 pounds:); $500 for a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 45,001 to 65,000 pounds; and $1,000 for a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of over 65,000 pounds. Renumbers subparagraphs to conform with the substantive changes. 2/8/2012SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Mike Jacobs 2/8/2012SenateFirst Reading 2/8/2012SenateReferred to Assignments 2/22/2012SenateAssigned to Transportation 2/24/2012SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler 2/28/2012SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Jacobs 2/28/2012SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 2/29/2012SenatePostponed - Transportation 2/29/2012SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation 3/1/2012SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Jacobs 3/1/2012SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments 3/6/2012SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Transportation 3/6/2012SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 3/6/2012SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted 3/7/2012SenateDo Pass as Amended Transportation; 011-000-000 3/7/2012SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 8, 2012 3/23/2012SenateSecond Reading 3/23/2012SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 26, 2012 3/28/2012SenateThird Reading - Passed; 054-000-000 3/29/2012HouseArrived in House 3/30/2012HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Dave Winters 3/30/2012HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 3/30/2012HouseFirst Reading 3/30/2012HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/30/2012HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. David Harris 3/30/2012HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Sacia 3/30/2012HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Al Riley 3/30/2012HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles E. Jefferson 4/16/2012HouseAssigned to State Government Administration Committee 4/25/2012HouseDo Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 018-000-000 4/26/2012HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/2/2012HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/2/2012HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/25/2012HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-001 5/25/2012SenatePassed Both Houses 6/22/2012SenateSent to the Governor 7/13/2012SenateGovernor Approved 7/13/2012SenateEffective Date July 13, 2012 7/13/2012SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0811