HB5163Introduced in the House
VEH CD-SCH BUS DRIVER PERMIT
Introduced by William Davis, District 30
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that, by January 1, 2027, the course for operation of vehicles of the first division being operated as school buses shall be available virtually. Requires, by January 1, 2027, the Secretary of State to make the written test for the operation of vehicles of the first division being operated as school buses available for completion online. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
April 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee · March 25, 2026
7
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
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What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Margaret Croke | 12 | Yes |
| Bradley Stephens | 20 | No |
| Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar | 22 | Yes |
| Edgar Gonzalez | 23 | Yes |
| Jaime Andrade | 40 | Yes |
| Barbara Hernandez | 50 | Yes |
| Justin Cochran | 55 | Yes |
| Ryan Spain | 73 | No |
| Bradley Fritts | 74 | No |
| Matt Hanson | 83 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. William "Will" Davis
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 007-004-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. William "Will" Davis
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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