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IL SB2530

Bill

Status

Failed

1/8/2013

Primary Sponsor

Matt Murphy

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Origin

Senate

97th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the voting threshold for toll rate increases from a simple majority to 8 of the Authority's directors, requiring stronger approval for rate changes.

  • Extends the advance notice period for toll rate changes from 30 days to 90 days prior to the effective date, providing more time for public notification through newspapers and toll station postings.

  • Requires the Authority to hold public hearings in the affected county before adopting toll rate increases, with at least 15 days' notice published in a daily newspaper, allowing public comment on proposed increases.

  • Authorizes the Authority to enter into intergovernmental agreements with local governments and public or private entities for toll collection, enforcement, and administration.

  • Establishes a legislative finding that electronic toll collection systems in Illinois should be standardized to promote safety, efficiency, and traveler convenience, authorizing the Authority to provide toll collection services to other entities when in its best interest.

Legislative Description

TOLL HWY-TOLL INCREASES

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules5/31/2012
Tollway Oversight4/16/2012
Rules3/29/2012
Executive1/24/2012
Assignments11/29/2011

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