Bill Status of HB 1342   103rd General Assembly

Short Description:  TRANSIT RIDING PRIVILEGES/FARE

House Sponsors
Rep. Kam Buckner-Eva-Dina Delgado-Bob Morgan-Matt Hanson, Brad Stephens, Gregg Johnson, Mary Beth Canty, Jaime M. Andrade, Jr., Margaret Croke, Terra Costa Howard, Travis Weaver, Edgar Gonzalez, Jr., Kevin John Olickal, Lilian Jiménez, Ann M. Williams and Kelly M. Cassidy

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Ram Villivalam, Robert F. Martwick, Donald P. DeWitte, Sara Feigenholtz, Mary Edly-Allen and Adriane Johnson-Mike Simmons)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  7/28/2023HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0281

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
70 ILCS 3605/31from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 331
70 ILCS 3610/5from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 355
70 ILCS 3615/3A.09from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 703A.09
70 ILCS 3615/3B.09c new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act. Provides that the powers of the Chicago Transit Board include the power to pass ordinances or adopt rules and regulations concerning the suspension of riding privileges or confiscation of fare media. Amends the Local Mass Transit District Act and the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Provides that a local mass transit district's board and the Suburban Bus Board may adopt all ordinances and make all rules proper or necessary to regulate the use, operation, and maintenance of its property and facilities, and to carry into effect the powers granted to each board with any necessary fines or penalties, including ordinances, rules, or regulations concerning the suspension of riding privileges or confiscation of fare media, as each board deems proper. Includes similar provisions for the Chief of Police of the Metra Police Department.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 2
Adds reference to:
70 ILCS 3605/51
70 ILCS 3610/5.6 new
70 ILCS 3615/2.10a new
70 ILCS 3615/2.40 new
70 ILCS 3615/2.41 new
70 ILCS 3615/2.42 new
70 ILCS 3615/3.12 new
70 ILCS 3615/4.01from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 704.01
70 ILCS 3615/4.09from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 704.09
30 ILCS 805/8.47 new

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following additions. Further amends the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act, the Local Mass Transit District Act, and the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Adds limits to suspension of riding privileges and confiscation of fare media and required procedures. Further amends the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act. Provides that the Chicago Transit Board shall partner with the City of Chicago to provide transportation at reduced fares for participants in programs which offer employment and internship opportunities to youth and young adults ages 14 to 24. Further amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Provides that, due to the fiscal impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the aggregate of all projected fare revenues from specified fares and charges received in fiscal years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 (rather than 2021, 2022, and 2023) may be less than 50% of the aggregate costs of providing public transportation in those fiscal years. Creates the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Regional Transit Authority Public Transportation Assistance Program to issue monetarily preloaded mass transit cards to The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence for survivor and victim use of public transportation through the Chicago Transit Authority, the Suburban Bus Division, and the Commuter Rail Division. Provides that, after January 1, 2026, a Service Board may not enter into a new contract to purchase a bus that is not a zero-emission bus for the purpose of the Service Board's transit bus fleet, and amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Requires the Regional Transportation Authority to study and submit a report to the Governor and General Assembly regarding the feasibility and cost of providing year-round reduced or free transit fares for veterans, returning residents, and students who are not currently receiving a free or reduced fare. Requires the Suburban Bus Division and the Commuter Rail Division to create or partner with a youth jobs program to provide internship or employment opportunities to youth and young adults. Makes other changes. Provides that certain provisions are effective immediately.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 5
Provides that the local mass transit district or Service Board process to determine whether a suspension or riding privileges or confiscation of fare media is warranted and the length of the suspension shall be concluded within 30 business days (rather than 30 days) after the individual receives notice of the suspension or confiscation. Provides that the local mass transit district or Service Board process to determine whether a suspension or riding privileges or confiscation of fare media is warranted and the length of the suspension shall be concluded within 30 business days (rather than 30 days) after the individual receives notice of the suspension or confiscation. In provisions relating to an administrative suspension hearing of a local mass transit district or a Service Board, provides that legal counsel of an accused or related parties may be present, make an oral or written presentation, and offer documents. Provides that, after July 1, 2026 (rather than January 1, 2026), a Service Board may not enter into a new contract to purchase a bus that is not a zero-emission bus for the purpose of the Service Board's transit bus fleet. Provides that a Service Board shall not be deemed to be in violation of the provisions when failure to comply is due to: (1) the unavailability of zero-emission buses from a manufacturer or funding to purchase zero-emission buses; (2) the lack of necessary charging, fueling, or storage facilities or funding to procure charging, fueling, or storage facilities; or (3) the inability of a third party to enter into a contractual or commercial relationship with a Service Board that is necessary to carry out the purposes of the provisions. In provisions relating to Service Board suspension of riding privileges and confiscation of fare media, provides that the notice shall be provided in person at the time of the alleged violation, except that, if providing notice in person at the time of the alleged violation is not practicable, then the Authority shall make a reasonable effort to provide notice to the individual by personal service, by mailing a copy of the notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, and first-class mail to the person's current address, or by emailing a copy of the notice to an email address on file (rather, if providing notice in person at the time of the alleged than violation is not practicable, then notice shall be provided to the individual by either personal service or by mailing a copy of the notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, and first-class mail to the person's current address). Provides that the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Regional Transit Authority Public Transportation Assistance Program's preloaded mass transit cards shall have a value of $20 per card. Provides that the Regional Transportation Authority shall file a statement certifying that the Service Boards published specified data with the General Assembly and the Governor after adoption of the Annual Budget and Two-Year Financial Plan and, if the Authority fails to file a statement certifying publication of the data, then the appropriations to the Department of Transportation for grants to the Authority intended to reimburse the Service Boards for providing free and reduced fares shall be withheld. Makes conforming changes.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/23/2023HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
  1/23/2023HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Kam Buckner
  1/31/2023HouseFirst Reading
  1/31/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/1/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
  2/21/2023HouseAssigned to Transportation: Regulations, Roads & Bridges
  3/7/2023HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Regulations, Roads & Bridges; 016-000-000
  3/7/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
  3/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens
  3/8/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
  3/8/2023HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/14/2023HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/14/2023HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  3/15/2023HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 091-013-004
  3/15/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
  3/15/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
  3/15/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
  3/15/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard
  3/15/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
  3/21/2023SenateArrive in Senate
  3/21/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  3/21/2023SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
  3/21/2023SenateFirst Reading
  3/21/2023SenateReferred to Assignments
  3/28/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
  5/8/2023SenateAssigned to Executive
  5/8/2023SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 11, 2023
  5/9/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
  5/9/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  5/10/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
  5/10/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
  5/10/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive
  5/10/2023SenateWaive Posting Notice
  5/10/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte
  5/10/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Executive
  5/10/2023SenateDo Pass as Amended Executive; 011-001-000
  5/10/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 11, 2023
  5/11/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
  5/11/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments
  5/11/2023SenateSecond Reading
  5/11/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 15, 2023
  5/11/2023SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 25, 2023
  5/12/2023SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 19, 2023
  5/15/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
  5/15/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Assignments
  5/16/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Executive
  5/16/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Assignments Refers to Executive
  5/17/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 5 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
  5/17/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 5 Referred to Assignments
  5/17/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 5 Assignments Refers to Executive
  5/17/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 5 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 011-000-000
  5/17/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Postponed - Executive
  5/17/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Postponed - Executive
  5/17/2023SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  5/17/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 5 Adopted; Villivalam
  5/17/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  5/17/2023SenateThird Reading - Passed; 050-005-000
  5/17/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
  5/17/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
  5/17/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
  5/17/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
  5/17/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
  5/17/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
  5/17/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
  5/17/2023HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Kam Buckner
  5/18/2023HouseArrived in House
  5/18/2023HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 2, 5
  5/18/2023HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Kam Buckner
  5/18/2023HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 5 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Kam Buckner
  5/18/2023HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
  5/18/2023HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 5 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, Jr.
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
  5/18/2023HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Transportation: Regulations, Roads & Bridges
  5/18/2023HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 5 Motion to Concur Referred to Transportation: Regulations, Roads & Bridges
  5/18/2023HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
  5/18/2023HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Transportation: Regulations, Roads & Bridges; 011-006-000
  5/18/2023HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 5 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Transportation: Regulations, Roads & Bridges; 011-006-000
  5/19/2023HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 074-039-000
  5/19/2023HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 5 House Concurs 074-039-000
  5/19/2023HouseHouse Concurs
  5/19/2023HousePassed Both Houses
  6/16/2023HouseSent to the Governor
  7/28/2023HouseGovernor Approved
  7/28/2023HouseEffective Date July 28, 2023; ; Some Provisions
  7/28/2023HouseEffective Date January 1, 2024; ; Some Provisions
  7/28/2023HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0281

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