12/30/08-Gov. Rod Blagojevich signed a bill into law increasing most vehicle registration fees by $1 to help foot the cost for replacing Illinois State Police squad cars. It is expected to generate about $9.5 million.
Previously SB450, the new law calls for  the $78 annual cost of vehicle registrations for vehicles weighing up to 8,000 pounds to be raised $1 a year starting in 2010. The rate increase is intended to be deposited into a special state fund for new State Police vehicles.
Also included in the bill is a provision addressing police use of video and audio recording of traffic stops. In-car video cameras are authorized for all squad cars. By June 2011, the devices are required to have capability to record activities outside squad cars for 10 hours.

11/20/08-The Senate voted 47-7 to approve a bill that would increase most vehicle registration fees by $1 to help foot the cost for replacing Illinois State Police squad cars. It is expected to generate about $9.5 million.
SB450 now moves to Gov. Rod Blagojevich. House lawmakers approved it with changes during the summer on a 75-15 vote.
If signed into law, starting in 2010 the $78 annual cost of vehicle registrations for vehicles weighing up to 8,000 pounds would be raised $1 a year. The rate increase is intended to be deposited into a special state fund for new State Police vehicles.
Also included in the bill is a provision addressing police use of video and audio recording of traffic stops. In-car video cameras would be authorized for all squad cars. By June 2011, the devices would be required to have capability to record activities outside squad cars for 10 hours.
For bill status, call (217) 782-4517. In Illinois, call 1-800-252-6300.