Senate Sponsors: CULLERTON. Short description: VEH CD-SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Requires every school district that transports students, teachers, and other personnel, and every school bus company that transports those persons for compensation, to register with the Secretary of State and to maintain records regarding its school bus drivers. Provides that a person who knowingly fails to register or knowingly fails to maintain the required records is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Provides that a person who knowingly commits a second violation of the requirements within 2 years of a previous conviction is guilty of a Class 4 felony. Provides that authorized representatives of the Secretary of State shall make periodic inspections to ensure that the required records are being kept. Establishes the conditions under which the inspections are to be conducted. Provides that a person commits a Class A misdemeanor if he or she, without authorization, notifies a person subject to inspection that an inspection is planned. Effective January 1, 2001. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status