LEGISLATIVE ALERT
ILLINOIS
HOUSE BILL 3325
To: Illinois
Manufacturers, Distributors, and Installers
From: Darrell Smith,
Executive Director
Lynwood
Butner, Legislative Consultant
Date: September 2,
2009
Subject: House Bill
3325
The April
6, 2009 Legislative Alert advised members of efforts to work with
legislators, the enforcement community, and many other stakeholders
to secure the
passage of legislation for a reasonable film law that would provide
the benefits of industry products for the customers, strengthen
deterrents for illegal film, and
support protection for our enforcement community.
The
manufacturers, distributors, and installers partnered with IWFA in
an extremely effective manner to
achieve the passage of House Bill 3325. The legislation
passed the House and Senate and was sent to the Governor for
final approval on June 26, 2009. The Governor could sign the bill
into law,
veto, amend the legislation, or not act on the proposed law for 60
days and allow
the legislation to become law. On August 25, 2009 the Governor
returned House Bill 3325 to the legislature with an
Amendatory Veto in order
to recommend specific changes with a technical amendment to the
multi- purpose
passenger vehicle language. The current language would make
factory tint illegal on these vehicles. The Governor has indicated
his support of House Bill
3325 with the adoption of his recommended technical
amendment.
The Veto
Sessions are scheduled for October 14, 15, and 16 as well as
October 28, 29, and 30. The consideration of the Governor’s
recommended amendment could be scheduled in either Veto Session. If
the amendment is successfully adopted, House Bill 3325 will
become law upon passage.
Some opposition
has been identified, but with the continued bipartisan
support of the House and Senate as well as the Highway Patrol and
Governor, its passage is certainly encouraging and no additional
action is necessary from members.
A final Alert
will be prepared and distributed to members at the conclusion of the
legislative process.
