SB 1789

  • Illinois Senate Bill
  • 96th Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate
  • Senate
  • House
  • Governor

Rta-Senior Fare Cards

Abstract

Amends the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act and the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Provides that the Regional Transportation Authority must implement a single fare card system to allow senior citizens aged 65 and older who reside within the metropolitan region to use all transit services provided by the Chicago Transit Authority, the Suburban Bus Division, and the Commuter Rail Division free of charge. Sets forth certain criteria for the fare cards. Provides that it is a Class A misdemeanor for an applicant to provide false information on an application for a senior citizen fare card. Provides that the Chicago Transit Authority, the Suburban Bus Division, and the Commuter Rail Division must provide transit services free of charge to active duty military personnel who are in uniform. Effective immediately.

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Jan 12, 2011

Senate

Session Sine Die

Mar 13, 2009

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Mar 11, 2009

Senate

To Transportation Subcommittee on Special Issues

Mar 04, 2009

Senate

Assigned to Transportation

Feb 20, 2009

Senate

Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kirk W. Dillard

Senate

Referred to Assignments

Senate

First Reading

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