Transportation

passed · Illinois · House Jun 1, 2026

HB 4187: IDOT-LAND LEASE

Amends the Department of Transportation Law. Provides that, in counties with a population of more than 3,000,000, a lease for pedestrian infrastructure over a State highway initially entered into within one year after the effective date of the amendatory Act may be for a period of time no longer than 35 years. Provides that the land or property shall be leased by the Department of Transportation at fair market value and meet all other statutory requirements.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enables pedestrian infrastructure development on highways via standardized 35-year leases at fair market value, directly advancing transportation infrastructure expansion.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Illinois · House May 28, 2026

HR 668: AIRLINES-MIN. SEAT STANDARDS

Urges commercial airlines operating in the United States to adopt reasonable minimum passenger seating standards that reflect modern body dimensions and support basic comfort, safety, and mobility for the general public. Calls upon federal aviation and transportation regulators to study and establish minimum standards for seat width, legroom, and pitch informed by public health data, disability access considerations, and passenger safety research. Encourages airlines to ensure seating practices do not discriminate against or unduly burden passengers with disabilities or health-related needs, and that reasonable accommodation not be treated as a premium add-on. Urges greater pricing and seating transparency, including clear disclosure of seat dimensions and legroom at the time of ticket purchase, so consumers can make informed travel decisions without surprise fees.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates minimum seat standards for airline passenger safety and comfort, advancing transportation safety regulations in aviation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Illinois · Senate May 15, 2026

SB 3149: VEH CD-MIRRORS

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows a public transit agency to use an electronic rearview monitoring system on commercial motor vehicles owned by the agency as an alternative to the mirror requirements of the Code and the Code of Federal Regulations so long as an exemption to the Code of Federal Regulations granted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration remains in effect.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllows electronic monitoring systems as safer alternative to mirrors for public transit vehicles, enhancing vehicle safety regulations within transportation infrastructure.85% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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passed · Illinois · House May 13, 2026

HB 4382: VEH CD-GRADUATED LICENSES

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that if a graduated driver's license holder who is under the age of 18 is convicted of violating State law while operating a motor vehicle with more than one passenger in the vehicle who is under the age of 20, unless any additional passenger or passengers are siblings, step-siblings, children, or stepchildren of the driver, and that results in bodily harm, permanent disability, or death to another, the graduated license shall be suspended for 6 months. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens vehicle safety standards by restricting passenger rules for young drivers, reducing accident risks per Illinois Vehicle Code amendment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Illinois · Senate May 13, 2026

AM 1040198: APPOINT-ARNALDO RIVERA

Bill AM 1040198 nominates Arnaldo Rivera for a position. If approved, Mr. Rivera would be appointed as a Member and Chair of the Illinois State Highway Authority.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAppoints Chair of Illinois State Highway Authority, directly overseeing transportation infrastructure management and highway operations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Illinois · House Apr 16, 2026

HB 4085: VEH CD-NON-HIGHWAY VEHICLE

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Removes the requirements that a non-highway vehicle is required to have a red reflectorized warning device in the front and a slow moving emblem on the rear. Effective immediately.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRemoves safety requirements (red reflector, slow-moving emblem) for non-highway vehicles, weakening visibility standards per vehicle code amendments.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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passed · Illinois · House Jan 16, 2026

HB 2461: VEH CD-SPEED CAMERA REVENUE

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Establishes that a municipality that operates an automated speed enforcement system shall set aside 10% of the net proceeds from each system that generates more than $500,000 in revenue for the respective school district or park district in the safety zone in which the automated speed enforcement system is located. Provides that the set aside proceeds may be allocated for any purpose designated by the school district or park district. Set forth home rule provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects 10% of speed camera revenue to school/park districts, funding public services through existing municipal revenue streams without tax changes.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirects 10% of speed camera revenue to school districts for any purpose, providing additional funding for educational purposes.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill redirects speed camera revenue to safety zones, enhancing transportation safety via allocated funds for local districts' designated purposes.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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signed · Illinois · Senate Dec 16, 2025

SB 2111: VEH CD-BICYCLES-EXEMPTIONS

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person operating a bicycle on the roadways of this State shall not be prohibited from side-by-side riding, riding contraflow on one-way streets, and rolling through stop signs at clear intersections.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRemoves restrictions on bicycle operation (side-by-side, contraflow, rolling stop), promoting sustainable transportation and cyclist safety within road infrastructure.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

passed · Illinois · House Oct 30, 2025

HR 161: AFFIRMS-EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

Affirms the steadfast commitment to equal employment opportunity and economic equity for women and all Illinoisans. Affirms the commitment to continue to prioritize construction investments that transform the State's infrastructure and its workforce. Affirms that the State's ongoing and upcoming capital and infrastructure projects will rebuild roads, buildings, and lives by providing good jobs that create economic stability through family-sustaining wages and benefits. Affirms that Illinois contractors must uphold the State's values and workers' rights, reject workplace discrimination and harassment, and be held accountable to laws, including the Illinois Responsible Bidder Code, the Prevailing Wage Act, and the Illinois Human Rights Act. Affirms that employers looking to contract with the State must adopt strong policies to protect workers from harassment and discrimination and must take action to create equal access to job opportunities and respectful, safe, and accountable work sites. Urges the use of all available tools to ensure that contractors doing business with the State are committed to creating access to high-road opportunities and respectful work sites.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAffirms equal employment opportunity, family-sustaining wages, and economic equity for workers through infrastructure investments and job creation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly affirms infrastructure projects rebuilding roads and prioritizing construction investments, directly supporting transportation infrastructure development.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed both · Illinois · House Oct 30, 2025

HB 3005: IDOT-MECHANIC WORKFORCE GOALS

Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires, by August 1 of each calendar year, the Department of Transportation to make a report in writing to the Governor and the General Assembly, stating in detail the Department's efforts in the prior fiscal year to fill open mechanics positions. Requires the Department to establish and maintain a goal of filling at least 85% of all authorized and budgeted mechanic positions within the Department in each fiscal year. Requires the General Assembly to review the report and may request additional information or hold hearings regarding the Department's staffing levels, recruitment strategies, and efforts to meet the 85% workforce goal.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates staffing goals for transportation department mechanics to maintain infrastructure, supporting operational capacity of transportation systems.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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