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IL HR0151
Resolution
Status
2/26/2019
Primary Sponsor
Allen Skillicorn
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AI Summary
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Opposes any plan to sell the Illinois Tollway as part of pension funding solutions.
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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.
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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.
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Cites Governor Pritzker's administration proposal to address underfunded public pensions through asset sales, including potential tollway privatization.
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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