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IL HB4654
Bill
Status
2/24/2010
Primary Sponsor
Donald Moffitt
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AI Summary
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Establishes free fixed-route public transportation services for senior citizens aged 65 and older in Illinois, effective within 60 days of the 95th General Assembly.
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Modifies eligibility to require income verification under the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief and Pharmaceutical Assistance Act, effective within 180 days of the 96th General Assembly.
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Applies to five transportation authorities: Downstate Public Transportation participants, Metropolitan Transit Authority, Local Mass Transit Districts, Regional Transportation Authority's Suburban Bus Board, and Commuter Rail Board.
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Requires the Department on Aging to furnish eligibility information and updated lists of qualifying seniors to transportation providers.
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Preserves existing requirements for reduced fares mandated by federal law.
Legislative Description
MASS TRANS-SENIOR FREE
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
4/23/2010