Terry Link
- Democratic
Primary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that no rail carrier shall operate a train or light engine used in connection with the movement of freight unless it has an operating crew consisting of at least 2 individuals. Provides that the minimum freight train crew size shall remain in effect until a federal law or rule encompassing the subject matter has been adopted. Grants the Illinois Commerce Commission the power to conduct evidentiary hearings, make findings, and issue and enforce orders, including sanctions, with respect to freight train crew member size. Provides that "train or light engine" does not include trains operated by a hostler service or utility employees. Fiscal Note (Illinois Commerce Commission) The Commision does not anticipate needing additional resources to fulfill the requirements of this bill.
Effective Date January 1, 2020
Governor Approved
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0294
Sent to the Governor
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
Removed from Short Debate Status
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer
Passed Both Houses
Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 077-036-001
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Pappas
Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Fiscal Note Filed
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. André Thapedi
Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. Margo McDermed
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee; 009-004-000
Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen Willis
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Halpin
Assigned to Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee
Arrived in House
Referred to Rules Committee
First Reading
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman
Third Reading - Passed; 035-019-000
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 28, 2019
Do Pass Executive; 012-005-001
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 21, 2019
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Steven M. Landek
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Patricia Van Pelt
Postponed - Executive
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
Re-referred to Assignments
Waive Posting Notice
Re-assigned to Executive
Postponed - Transportation
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Pat McGuire
Assigned to Transportation
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Thomas Cullerton
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachelle Crowe
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andy Manar
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Scott M. Bennett
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Melinda Bush
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
Prefiled with Secretary by Sen. Terry Link
Referred to Assignments
First Reading
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