Current Updates - Main Archives Page

June 08, 2005

ABATE of Illinois has submitted its Comments on the Shawnee National Forest Management Plan

April 05, 2005

Harley Davidson comes to town / phone calls needed

March 14, 2005

Follow Up on ABATE of Illinois Legislative Day & Reception

Cycle Rider Training Fund and OHV Grant Fund In Danger of Being Raided

February 22, 2005

February 21, 2005

2/11/05

ABATE of Illinois will have two pieces of legislation being heard in House
committees next week. Please call your Representative and let them know
that this is taking place and ask them for their support of these bills.
Then call "all" of the committee members and ask them to vote “YES” on these
bills. Talking points are included below.

Keep your motors running…

2/4/05

After only 6 days of session the 94th Illinois General Assembly has filed over 1300 pieces of legislation. Below are bills that ABATE of Illinois has requested and those that they oppose. While bullet points and positional papers will be prepared soon, one bill needs your immediate attention.

HB-329 – an ATV under 18 helmet bill may be heard in committee as early as next week. Please contact the Transportation Committee (complete list, phone numbers, & bullet points included below) and let them know that ABATE of Illinois OPPOSES this legislation. If they ask about the other legislation listed here, let them know if we support or oppose it and that more information will be forthcoming.

Keep your motors running…

Cheryl

ABATE of Illinois Supports:

HB-934 – Sponsored by Brandon Phelps

Prohibits Seizure of motorcycles for muffler violations

HB-730 – Sponsored by John Bradley

Allows punitive damages for municipal helmet citations (same language as SB42)

SB-42 – Sponsored by John O. Jones

Allows punitive damages for municipal helmet citations (same language as HB730)

HB-932 – Sponsored by Brandon Phelps

Limits liability to those who allow others on their land for the purpose of recreation or conservation

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ABATE of Illinois Opposes:

HB-150 – Sponsored by Paul Froehlich & David Miller

Prohibits 16 & under to ride 90cc ATVs

HB-329 – Sponsored by JoAnn Osmond

Under 18 helmet bill for ATV’s and Snowmobiles

Bullet Points:

- It allows the Police Department to enforce the vehicle code on private property

- It impacts the utility use of these vehicles i.e. farming, landscaping, etc.

- This bill seeks to substitute the State’s judgment for parental responsibility

- It is yet another attempt to regulate motorcycles and their cousins, ATV’s and snowmobiles, and is the foot in the door for mandatory helmet laws

The Transportation Committee:

Chairman: Jay Hoffman – 618-345-2176 Collinsville

Daniel Beiser – 618-259-4934 East Alton

Bill Black – 217-431-1986 Danville

Mike Bost – 618-457-5787 Carbondale

Rich Brauer – 217-782-0053 Springfield

James Brosnahan – 708-499-2810 Oak Lawn

John D’Amico – 773-736-0218 Chicago

John Fritchey – 773-871-4000 Chicago

Paul Froehlich – 847-985-9210 Schaumburg

Deborah Graham – 708-445-9520 Oak Park

Kevin Joyce – 708-448-3518 Worth

Joseph Lyons – 773-286-1115 Chicago

Sid Mathias – 847-222-0061 Arlington Heights

Michael McAuliffe – 773-792-0749 Chicago

Kevin McCarthy – 708-226-1999 Orland Park

Susana Mendoza – 773-277-7711 Chicago

David Miller – 708-201-8000 Dolton

John Millner – 630-524-9250 St. Charles

Robert Molaro – 773-838-1212 Chicago

Elaine Nekritz – 847-257-0450 Des Plaines

Raymond Poe – 217-782-0044 Springfield

Cynthia Soto – 773-252-0402 Chicago

Ron Stephens – 618-651-0405 Highland

Art Tenhouse – 217-223-0833 Quincy

Michael Tryon – 815-459-6453 Crystal Lake

Spokesperson: Ron Wait – 815-547-7771- Belvidere

Eddie Washington – 847-623-0060 Waukegan

Cheryl Pearre
Legislative Coordinator
ABATE of Illinois
2403 Susan Curve
Cortland, IL 60112
815-758-0517
cheryl.il@verizon.net

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