HB2296ham001 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Mass Transit Committee

Filed: 3/5/2009

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AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 2296

AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend House Bill 2296 by replacing everything after the enacting clause with the following:

"Section 5. The Regional Transportation Authority Act is amended by adding Section 3b.16 as follows:

(70 ILCS 3615/3b.16 new)

Sec. 3b.16. Emergency protocols. Within 6 months after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly, the Commuter Rail Board must develop written protocols to respond to medical and sanitation emergencies and to other safety hazards.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.".