HB 4881 Illinois House · 93rd Regular Session

IDOT-REGULATE RAILROADS

Summary

Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the Motor Fuel Tax Law, the Public Utilities Act, and the Illinois Vehicle Code. Transfers from the Illinois Commerce Commission to the Department of Transportation all the Commission's functions, powers, and duties related to railroads. Provides for procedures and the exercise of authority necessary to effectuate the transfer. Provides that the Commission and the Secretary of Transportation shall adopt rules for implementing the transfer. Provides that the Secretary of Transportation shall adopt rules governing the maintenance of safe walkways for railroad workers. Deletes language requiring any freight train operating outside a railroad yard to be equipped with a radio communication system. Provides that, in accordance with federal railroad safety laws, the Department has authority to adopt rules and issue orders covering every area of railroad safety. Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2004.

Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Mar 2004

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Governor

Introduced Mar 15, 2004 Last action Jan 11, 2005

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Amendments

Apr 30, 2004

Committee

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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Mar 29, 2004

Committee

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

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Mar 29, 2004

Introduced

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay C. Hoffman

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Mar 3, 2004

Lower · Passed

Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee; 017-000-000

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Feb 19, 2004

Committee

Assigned to Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee

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Feb 4, 2004

Committee

Referred to Rules Committee

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