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IL SB0633

Bill

Status

Failed

1/9/2019

Primary Sponsor

Martin Sandoval

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Origin

Senate

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act to require the Chicago Transit Board to provide free transit passes to high school students eligible for free or reduced-price meals under the federal National School Lunch Program or Commodity School Program effective January 1, 2018.

  • Free transit services apply only on days when school is in session for qualifying high school students.

  • Maintains existing provisions requiring free fixed-route public transportation for senior citizens aged 65 and older who meet income eligibility requirements under the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act.

  • The Department on Aging is required to furnish information necessary to determine eligibility for senior citizen services, including updated lists of qualified individuals.

  • The Act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

MTA-STUDENT REDUCED FARES

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/9/2019

Committee Referrals

Assignments8/4/2017
Transportation2/1/2017
Assignments1/25/2017

Full Bill Text

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