Bill Status of HB 988   98th General Assembly


Short Description:  NEW HARMONY BRIDGE COMMISSION

House Sponsors
Rep. David Reis

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the New Harmony Bridge Compact Act and the New Harmony Bridge Commissioners Act. Contains a statement of legislative findings and purpose. Provides that no later than January 1, 2014, the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint 3 commissioners to enter into a compact on behalf of the State of Illinois with the State of Indiana to create the New Harmony Bridge Bi-State Commission to effectuate the rehabilitation and maintenance of the New Harmony Bridge. Contains provisions concerning the membership, powers, and duties of the Commission. Provides that the commissioners shall serve without compensation, but shall be entitled to be reimbursed for the necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. Provides that the compact shall expire 5 years after the date it becomes effective, or upon conveyance of the New Harmony Bridge to a private entity, whichever date is earlier, unless the legislatures of the compacting States authorize an extension of the terms of the compact. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/28/2013HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. David Reis
  1/29/2013HouseFirst Reading
  1/29/2013HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/13/2013HouseAssigned to Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee
  3/22/2013HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

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