SB 2959

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows the Secretary of State to issue special registration plates designated as Sons of the American Legion plates to residents of this State who meet the eligibility requirements prescribed by the Secretary of State. Provides that the plates shall display the Sons of the American Legion logo. Provides that in all other respects, the design, color, and format of the plates shall be within the discretion of the Secretary of State. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 625 ILCS 5/3-699.23 new Adds reference to: 30 ILCS 105/5.1015 new 625 ILCS 5/3-699.14 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the State Finance Act and the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides for the issuance of Sons of the American Legion decals. Provides that the fee for original issuance of the Sons of the American Legion decals shall be $25 with $10 to the Sons of the American Legion Fund, a special fund created in the State treasury, and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund. Provides that the fee for renewal of the Sons of the American Legion decals shall be $25 with $23 to the Sons of the American Legion Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund. Provides that all money in the Sons of the American Legion Fund shall be paid as grants to the Illinois Detachment of the Sons of the American Legion. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 15 ILCS 335/4 15 ILCS 335/5 from Ch. 124, par. 25 20 ILCS 3475/25 70 ILCS 1290/1 from Ch. 105, par. 326 625 ILCS 5/6-106 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-106 625 ILCS 5/6-110 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-110 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the engrossed bill with these changes. Amends the Illinois Identification Card Act and the Illinois Vehicle Code to allow qualified family members to have an identification card or driver license marked as a Gold Star family member. Amends the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Act and the Park District Aquarium and Museum Act by providing free admission to public museums governed by those Acts to a person with a driver's license or identification card showing the person's status as a Gold Star Family member.