Date	Chamber	Action
1/10/2017	Senate	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

70 ILCS 3615/3B.09c new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Provides that restrictions pertaining to the number, placement, and maintenance of advertising structures or off-premises advertising signs on commuter rail properties are not applicable to a transportation agency or the Commuter Rail Division as long as each commercial advertising structure or sign: (1) is placed on or adjacent to railroad property platforms intended for commuter passenger viewing; (2) is limited to a maximum size of 70 square feet for each advertising surface created by the advertising structure; (3) complies with any applicable local electrical code, if electrified; (4) is approved by a resolution of the Commuter Rail Board; and (5) complies with any applicable State or federal railroad safety requirements. Further provides that if a written request is received by a unit of local government to restrict the number of advertising structures or signs, the number of structures or signs shall be limited to 3 per each side of the railroad right of way adjacent to platforms. Limits home rule powers.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
2/19/2016	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Martin A. Sandoval
2/19/2016	Senate	First Reading
2/19/2016	Senate	Referred to Assignments
4/22/2016	Senate	Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 13, 2016
1/10/2017	Senate	Session Sine Die

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