HB2962Introduced in the House
VEH CD-THIRD DIVISION
Introduced by Michael Crawford, District 31
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Secretary of State shall issue a school bus driver permit with a restriction valid for the operation of a first division vehicle being operated as a school bus or a multifunction school activity bus designed to carry up to 15 passengers when being used for curriculum-related activities to those applicants who have met all the requirements of the application and screening process. Allows the Secretary of State to adopt changes to implement provisions regarding school bus driver permits. Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2026.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0256
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Motion in Senate · May 22, 2025
58
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 012-000-000
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Harry Benton
Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Lisa Davis
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Education
Do Pass Education; 014-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date July 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0256
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