SB 1764

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Aeronautics Act. Provides that the Division of Aeronautics of the Department of Transportation shall not render financial assistance in connection with the planning, construction, reconstruction, extension, development or improvement of hangars or other airport buildings, or in connection with the subsequent operation or maintenance of such air navigation facilities unless such facilities are for public use and of public benefit. Provides that nothing in a provision concerning project applications shall be construed to prohibit any municipality or any political subdivision owning or operating a commercial service airport serving at least 10,000 annual enplanements from accepting, receiving, or dispersing funds directly from the federal government. Provides that any municipality or political subdivision may submit a project application under the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 or any other federal law providing for airport planning or development, if the application is submitted in connection with an airport serving at least 10,000 annual enplanements. Provides that any federal money awarded to airports in the State under the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 that include project applications approved by the Department also shall include a State match to the local share of the application for all costs eligible under the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982. Makes other changes.