Transportation

in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 4925: LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC BICYCLE

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person who is less than 16 years of age may ride as a passenger on a Class 3 low-speed electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers if the operator is 18 years of age or older.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends vehicle code to allow minors on Class 3 e-bikes under 18+ operator, promoting sustainable transportation use and expanding e-bike accessibility.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 2630: SOLAR RD SIGNS-PILOT PROGRAM

Creates the Solar Powered Road Signs Pilot Program Act. Requires the Department of Transportation to develop a pilot program to test the use of solar powered LED road signs in 5 counties of varied population. After getting reports of the program from the counties, the Department shall file a report with the General Assembly that contains the complete findings of the program. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates a pilot program testing solar-powered road signs, directly promoting renewable energy infrastructure adoption and advancing solar technology use in public infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates pilot program for solar-powered road signs, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure innovation within DOT's responsibilities.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 1913: VEH CD-ELECTRIC VEHICLE DECAL

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that, upon registration of an electric vehicle, the Secretary of State shall issue a decal that distinguishes it from non-electric vehicles. Requires the owner of the electric vehicle to display the decal at the rear of the electric vehicle in a manner prescribed by the Secretary.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires EV decals to distinguish electric vehicles, promoting sustainable transportation adoption per vehicle regulation standards.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 3185: PROMPT PAYMENT-CAP DEVELOP BD

Amends the State Prompt Payment Act. Provides that, for construction contracts with the Department of Transportation or the Capital Development Board (instead of the Department of Transportation only), the contractor, subcontractor, or material supplier, regardless of tier, shall not offset, decrease, or diminish payment or payments that are due to its subcontractors or material suppliers without reasonable cause.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnsures timely payments to subcontractors on DOT construction contracts, preventing delays in transportation infrastructure projects.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 Yes ✗ Opposes Transportation

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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 No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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 No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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passed · Illinois · House Oct 15, 2025

HR 506: RED LINE-TRUMP ADMIN.

Calls on President Trump to unfreeze all promised funding for a Red Line train extension on Chicago's South Side. Failing to release the promised funding, condemns President Trump's actions as motivated by spite, counter to the cause of a fairer and more economically strong Illinois, and in direct opposition to his purported goal of "making America great". Expresses support for transit for historically underserved communities and the rights of diverse contractors.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly demands unfreezing funding for Chicago's Red Line transit extension, directly advancing public transit infrastructure funding for underserved communities.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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signed · Illinois · Senate Aug 15, 2025

SB 1922: VEHICLE CD-EMERGENCY VEHICLE

Amends the Right-of-Way Article of the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any authorized emergency vehicle obviously and actually engaged in work upon a highway, whether stationary or not, and displaying flashing lights as provided in the Act. Provides that the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to an emergency worker obviously and actually engaged in work upon a highway at an emergency scene, and the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian upon a highway directly involved in the emergency scene. Makes corresponding changes to penalty provisions.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by mandating drivers yield to emergency vehicles/workers, strengthening road safety standards per vehicle regulations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation