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IL HR0895
Resolution
Status
Failed
1/8/2019
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Spain
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AI Summary
- Local roads comprise over 88% of Illinois' public road mileage while carrying around 40% of statewide traffic
- The Needy Township program previously provided $10 million annually to townships and road districts meeting maximum tax rates but lacking adequate revenue, with eligibility determined by the Illinois Department of Transportation
- Illinois Department of Transportation reduced the Needy Township allocation by almost half after the FY18 budget was enacted, with other local government grants reduced by approximately $50 million statewide
- Road deterioration from decades-long state funding reductions is contributing to Illinois' economic problems
- House urges the Illinois Department of Transportation to distribute a higher percentage of all new revenues and transportation investments to local roads
Legislative Description
TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/8/2019
Committee Referrals
Rules7/2/2018
Transportation, Regulation, Roads & Bridges4/3/2018
Rules3/6/2018
Full Bill Text
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