HB 2131

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that, unless some other speed restriction is established under the Code, the maximum speed limit on a highway with a designated bicycle lane is 25 miles per hour. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 625 ILCS 5/11-601 Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 2705/2705-211 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to establish and convene the Zero Traffic Fatalities Task Force to develop a structured, coordinated process for early engagement of all parties to develop policies to reduce traffic fatalities to zero. Provides that the Task Force shall include, but is not limited to, representatives from the Illinois State Police, State-supported institutions of higher learning, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Public Health, local governments, bicycle safety organizations, statewide motorist service membership organizations, transportation advocacy organizations, and labor organizations. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to prepare and submit a report of findings based on the Zero Traffic Fatalities Task Force's efforts to the General Assembly on or before January 1, 2025. Sets forth issues that shall be included in the report. Provides for repeal of the provisions on January 1, 2026. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Provides that representatives from the Secretary of State and motorcycle safety organizations shall be included in the Zero Traffic Fatalities Task Force. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Changes the members of the Task Force to the following: (i) the Secretary of Transportation, or the Secretary's designee, who shall serve as Chair of the Task Force; (ii) the Director of State Police, or the Director's designee; (iii) the Secretary of State, or the Secretary's designee; (iv) the Director of Public Health, or the Director's designee; (v) a member from 3 different public universities in this State, appointed by the Governor; (vi) a representative of a statewide motorcycle safety organization, appointed by the Governor; (vii) a representative of a statewide motorist service membership organization, appointed by the Governor; (viii) a representative of a statewide transportation advocacy organization, appointed by the Governor; (ix) a representative of a bicycle safety organization, appointed by the Governor; (x) a representative of a statewide organization representing municipalities, appointed by the Governor; and (xi) a representative of a statewide labor organization, appointed by the Governor.