Bill Status of SB 1942   95th General Assembly

Short Description:  RTA-SENIOR FARE CARDS

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Kirk W. Dillard

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
70 ILCS 3605/51 new
70 ILCS 3605/52 new
70 ILCS 3615/3A.15 new
70 ILCS 3615/3A.16 new
70 ILCS 3615/3B.14 new
70 ILCS 3615/3B.15 new
70 ILCS 3615/5.06 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act and the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Provides that the Regional Transportation Authority must implement a single fare card system to allow senior citizens aged 65 and older who reside within the metropolitan region to use all transit services provided by the Chicago Transit Authority, the Suburban Bus Division, and the Commuter Rail Division free of charge. Sets forth certain criteria for the fare cards. Provides that it is a Class A misdemeanor for an applicant to provide false information on an application for a senior citizen fare card. Provides that the Chicago Transit Authority, the Suburban Bus Division, and the Commuter Rail Division must provide transit services free of charge to active duty military personnel who are in uniform. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/7/2008SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Kirk W. Dillard
  2/7/2008SenateFirst Reading
  2/7/2008SenateReferred to Rules
  1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die

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