IDOT-REGULATE RAILROADS House SponsorsRep. Jay C. Hoffman-Robert S. Molaro-David E. Miller, Robert F. Flider, Brandon W. Phelps, Roger L. Eddy, Eddie Washington, James D. Brosnahan, John A. Fritchey, Thomas Holbrook, Michael K. Smith, Joseph M. Lyons, Mike Boland, Larry McKeon and John E. Bradley 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die 20 ILCS 2705/2705-20 new30 ILCS 105/5.625 new35 ILCS 505/8from Ch. 120, par. 424220 ILCS 5/1-102from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 1-102220 ILCS 5/7-102from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 7-102625 ILCS 5/18c-1104from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-1104625 ILCS 5/Chapter 18C, Sub-chapter 1, Article II 625 ILCS 5/18c-1201from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-1201625 ILCS 5/18c-1201.1 new625 ILCS 5/18c-1202from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-1202625 ILCS 5/18c-1204from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-1204625 ILCS 5/18c-1502from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-1502625 ILCS 5/18c-1502.05625 ILCS 5/18c-1502.10625 ILCS 5/18c-1505from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-1505625 ILCS 5/18c-1601from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-1601625 ILCS 5/18c-3304from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-3304625 ILCS 5/18c-7101from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-7101625 ILCS 5/18c-7201from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-7201625 ILCS 5/18c-7401from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-7401625 ILCS 5/18c-7402from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-7402625 ILCS 5/18c-7402.1625 ILCS 5/18c-7403from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-7403625 ILCS 5/18c-7404from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-7404 Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the Motor Fuel Tax Law, the Public Utilities Act, and the Illinois Vehicle Code. Transfers from the Illinois Commerce Commission to the Department of Transportation all the Commission's functions, powers, and duties related to railroads. Provides for procedures and the exercise of authority necessary to effectuate the transfer. Provides that the Commission and the Secretary of Transportation shall adopt rules for implementing the transfer. Provides that the Secretary of Transportation shall adopt rules governing the maintenance of safe walkways for railroad workers. Deletes language requiring any freight train operating outside a railroad yard to be equipped with a radio communication system. Provides that, in accordance with federal railroad safety laws, the Department has authority to adopt rules and issue orders covering every area of railroad safety. Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2004.Housing Affordability Impact Note (Housing Development Authority) This legislation will have no effect on constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence.Pension Note (Economic and Fiscal Commission) This legislation would not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in Illinois.State Debt Impact Note (Economic and Fiscal Commission) Would not affect the level of State indebtedness.Fiscal Note (Illinois Commerce Commission) The cost to the State for House Bill 4881 is expected to be approximately $10,000. These expenses would be related to the movement of staff's offices, phones, and computers to the Illinois Department of Transportation. Additionally, the Illinois Commerce Commission's budget would decrease by approximately $2.7 million with a comparable increase to IDOT's budget. Home Rule Note (Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity) In the opinion of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, this legislation does not pre-empt home rule authority. 2/4/2004HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jay C. Hoffman 2/4/2004HouseFirst Reading 2/4/2004HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/9/2004HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert S. Molaro 2/10/2004HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William B. Black 2/19/2004HouseAssigned to Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee 2/20/2004HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. David E. Miller 2/20/2004HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Donald L. Moffitt 2/25/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert F. Flider 3/3/2004HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee; 017-000-000 3/3/2004HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/3/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps 3/10/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Roger L. Eddy 3/10/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Washington 3/10/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. James D. Brosnahan 3/10/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John A. Fritchey 3/10/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John J. Millner 3/10/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Holbrook 3/10/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael K. Smith 3/15/2004HouseHousing Affordability Impact Note Filed 3/16/2004HousePension Note Filed 3/16/2004HouseState Debt Impact Note Filed 3/18/2004HouseFiscal Note Filed 3/23/2004HouseHome Rule Note Filed 3/25/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joseph M. Lyons 3/25/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Watson 3/29/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Boland 3/29/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Larry McKeon 3/29/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John E. Bradley 3/29/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay C. Hoffman 3/29/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/31/2004HouseSponsor Removed Rep. Donald L. Moffitt 3/31/2004HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/31/2004HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 4/1/2004HouseSponsor Removed Rep. William B. Black 4/1/2004HouseSponsor Removed Rep. John J. Millner 4/1/2004HouseSponsor Removed Rep. Jim Watson 4/2/2004HouseCommittee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b); April 30, 2004 4/30/2004HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die