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IL HR0151

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/26/2019

Primary Sponsor

Allen Skillicorn

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Opposes any plan to sell the Illinois Tollway as part of pension funding solutions.

  • Argues original bonds that financed tollway construction were paid off in full by the early 1980s, making continued tolls a broken promise to Illinois residents.

  • Urges dissolution of the Illinois Toll Highway Authority and transfer of highway operations to the Illinois Department of Transportation to be operated as a freeway.

  • Cites Governor Pritzker's administration proposal to address underfunded public pensions through asset sales, including potential tollway privatization.

  • Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to Governor Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary, and the Illinois Toll Highway Authority Chairperson.

Legislative Description

ILL TOLLWAY SALE-OPPOSE

Last Action

Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

7/2/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules7/2/2019
Transportation, Regulation, Roads & Bridges3/12/2019
Rules2/27/2019

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