Transportation

in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2025

SB 2549: $DOT

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Transportation for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: Other State Funds $4,899,739,695; Federal Funds $15,924,125; Total $4,915,663,820.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $4.915B for DOT operations, directly funding a core state government function through appropriations, aligning with fiscal responsibility and essential program funding.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $4.9B to DOT for transportation infrastructure funding, directly advancing infrastructure expenses per summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 3749: ELECTRIC TAX-ROAD FUND

Amends the Electricity Excise Tax Law. Provides that 100% of the funds received by the Department under the Act as a result of an electric vehicle charging station shall be deposited into the Road Fund. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill redirects 100% of electricity excise tax revenue from EV charging stations to Road Fund, directly funding infrastructure through tax allocation. This strengthens fiscal management by earmarking tax revenue for public service.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRedirects EV charging tax revenue to Road Fund, directly funding transportation infrastructure per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Transportation Funding

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jul 2, 2025

SB 1863: $IDOT-PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE

Senate Bill 1863 appropriates $90,000,000 to the Department of Transportation. These funds are specifically designated to support various passenger rail services. The bill aims to provide financial resources for the operation or development of rail transport options, directly affecting the state's transportation infrastructure and rail users. This appropriation will become effective on July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $90M for passenger rail services, increasing state spending on public transportation infrastructure per budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates $90M specifically for passenger rail services, directly funding transportation infrastructure development per its title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 3753: PREVAILING WAGE TRUCKING

Amends the Prevailing Wage Act. Provides that the transportation of ready-mixed concrete and aggregate materials shall be deemed to be employment upon public works. Includes additional trucking related activities within the scope of the Act. Includes in the calculation of the prevailing wage rate, rental costs for trucks and equipment provided by owner-operators. Defines terms. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands prevailing wage coverage to trucking workers transporting concrete/aggregates on public works, requiring higher wage calculations including equipment rental costs, strengthening worker pay protections.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill ensures prevailing wages for trucking in public works, protecting transportation workers' compensation on infrastructure projects.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Freight

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signed · Illinois · House Aug 15, 2025

HB 3177: TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCT-DELIVERY

Amends the Innovations for Transportation Infrastructure Act. Provides that the Department of Transportation or the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority may use the design-build project delivery method for transportation facilities if the capital costs for transportation facilities delivered utilizing the design-build project delivery method or Construction Manager/General Contractor project delivery method or Alternative Technical Concepts in a design-bid-build project delivery method do not for transportation facilities delivered by the Department, exceed the value of 20% of the projects annually programmed in (rather than $400 million of contracts awarded during) the Department's multi-year highway improvement program on an annual basis (rather than for any 5-year period). Removes language that provides that notwithstanding any other law, and as authority supplemental to its existing powers, the Department may use the Construction Manager/General Contractor project delivery method for up to 2 transportation facilities per year. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill amends transportation infrastructure act to allow design-build project delivery methods, enabling efficient project execution and cost management for transportation facilities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

signed · Illinois · House Jul 24, 2026

HB 3743: SCH CD-RAILROAD SAFETY

Amends the School Code. Requires each school district to include in its handbook for grades kindergarten through 12 railroad safety messaging. Allows a school to opt-out of the messaging requirement if the school district votes that the inclusion of such messaging is unnecessary.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires railroad safety messaging in school handbooks, enhancing transportation safety awareness per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail

in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 3285: $IDOT-STATE RAILWAY PROGRAM

HB 3285 appropriates $575,000,000 to the Department of Transportation. These funds are designated for expenses related to the Statewide Railway Program. This bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $575M for state railway program, directly increasing state budget allocation for infrastructure spending.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates $575M for Statewide Railway Program under DOT, directly funding transportation infrastructure per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Aug 20, 2026

SB 41: CLEAN TRANSPORTATION STANDARD

Creates the Clean Transportation Standard Act. Establishes a clean transportation standard to reduce lifecycle carbon intensity of fuels for the ground transportation sector by specified amounts. Provides for related rulemaking and calculations. Provides that the clean transportation standard shall take the form of a credit marketplace monitored by the Environmental Protection Agency. Provides for verification and data privacy requirements for the Agency. Provides for penalties for failing to offset deficits in certain situations, and for penalties for submitting false information. Exempts airline, rail, ocean-going, and military fuel. Provides that the Agency must develop a periodic fuel supply forecast. Establishes findings. Defines terms. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyReduces carbon intensity of transportation fuels, advancing clean energy standards and reducing fossil fuel dependence per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes a standard to reduce carbon intensity in transportation fuels, directly cutting emissions and strengthening climate action through EPA-monitored credits and enforcement.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes carbon reduction standard for transportation fuels, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure through emissions regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Rail

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passed · Illinois · House May 31, 2025

HR 164: TRANSPORTATION LEGIS.-ID/DD

States that any transportation legislative package considered by the Illinois General Assembly should include complete consideration of the needs of the individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) community, including, but not limited to, accessibility, affordability, availability of transportation options, and the needs of providers who support individuals with ID/DD. Urges State agencies, regional planning organizations, and transportation providers to prioritize accessibility, stakeholder engagement, and equitable investment in transportation infrastructure to better serve individuals with ID/DD.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates inclusion of ID/DD accessibility needs in transportation legislation, enhancing policy inclusivity and accessibility as core transportation priorities.95% confidence

Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · Illinois · House Jan 12, 2026

HB 2938: $IDOT-PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE

House Bill 2938 appropriates $90,000,000 to the Department of Transportation. This funding is specifically designated for various passenger rail services and will become effective on July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $90M for passenger rail services, directly funding a state transportation program through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $90M to DOT for passenger rail services, directly funding public transit infrastructure under Transportation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail

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