DEL VALLE. 20 ILCS 2705/2705-320 new 30 ILCS 105/5.541 new 30 ILCS 105/5.542 new 30 ILCS 105/6z-49 new 30 ILCS 330/2 from Ch. 127, par. 652 30 ILCS 330/4 from Ch. 127, par. 654 Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois concerning the Department of Transportation. Provides that the Department must establish the Build Illinois Transit Program for the construction of and acquisition of property and equipment for new mass transportation facilities and new or expanded mass transportation service, including rapid transit, rail, bus, and other equipment used in connection with mass transit by the State, a public or private entity, or 2 or more of these entities. Provides that the Department may (i) enter into contracts for new mass transportation facilities and new or expanded mass transportation service and (ii) make grants to units of local government and mass transit carriers. Adds a list of specific projects to be funded and sets forth the specific funding amounts for specific projects for the years 2001 through 2005. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Build Illinois Transit Operations Program Fund to be funded by a transfer from the General Revenue Fund, the funds of which shall be distributed by the Department of Transportation, subject to appropriation, to provide supplemental operating funds to entities authorized to provide and promote public transportation within the State for new or expanded mass transportation service and facilities created under the Build Illinois Transit Program. Amends the General Obligation Bond Act to increase the bond authorization for mass transportation facilities under the Build Illinois Transit Program. Effective July 1, 2000. 00-03-07 S FIRST READING 00-03-07 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 01-01-09 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary