HB 3520

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Expands the Transportation Division of the Illinois Commerce Commission to include administration and enforcement of Chapters in the Code governing commercial relocation of trespassing vehicles and commercial safety towing, the Personal Property Storage Act, and the Collateral Recovery Act. Provides that the Transportation Division shall consist of 3 programs (rather than 4) and one office (rather than 2). Provides that the 3 programs shall be Enforcement, Docketing and Processing, and Rail Safety. Provides the office shall be the Office of the Division Manager. Provides that legal or hearing examiner services relating to the regulatory responsibilities of the Transportation Division shall be provided by the Commission's Office of General Counsel and Bureau of Administrative Law Judges under the Public Utilities Act. Provides that all fees, penalties, and other monies collected under the Chapters in the Code governing commercial relocation of trespassing vehicles, commercial transportation, and commercial safety towing, the Personal Property Storage Act, and the Collateral Recovery Act shall be paid into the Transportation Regulatory Fund. Repeals a provision providing that the Commission shall report to the General Assembly and the Governor every fiscal year information regarding monies in the Transportation Regulatory Fund. Makes conforming changes.