Bill Status of SB1938  104th General Assembly

Short Description:  METRO & REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTH

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Ram Villivalam

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  6/2/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
70 ILCS 3605/12afrom Ch. 111 2/3, par. 312a
70 ILCS 3605/12bfrom Ch. 111 2/3, par. 312b
70 ILCS 3605/12c
70 ILCS 3605/19from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 319
70 ILCS 3605/20from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 320
70 ILCS 3605/22from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 322
70 ILCS 3605/23from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 323
70 ILCS 3605/28afrom Ch. 111 2/3, par. 328a
70 ILCS 3605/34from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 334
70 ILCS 3605/21 rep.
70 ILCS 3615/2.01from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 702.01
70 ILCS 3615/2.01a
70 ILCS 3615/2.01b
70 ILCS 3615/2.01c
70 ILCS 3615/2.04from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 702.04
70 ILCS 3615/2.05from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 702.05
70 ILCS 3615/2.08from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 702.08
70 ILCS 3615/2.08a new
70 ILCS 3615/2.12b
70 ILCS 3615/2.14from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 702.14
70 ILCS 3615/2.18afrom Ch. 111 2/3, par. 702.18a
70 ILCS 3615/2.30
70 ILCS 3615/2.43 new
70 ILCS 3615/2.44 new
70 ILCS 3615/3.01from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 703.01
70 ILCS 3615/3.03from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 703.03
70 ILCS 3615/3.05from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 703.05
70 ILCS 3615/3A.02from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 703A.02
70 ILCS 3615/3A.09from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 703A.09
70 ILCS 3615/3A.10from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 703A.10
70 ILCS 3615/3A.14from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 703A.14
70 ILCS 3615/3B.02from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 703B.02
70 ILCS 3615/3B.09from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 703B.09
70 ILCS 3615/3B.10from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 703B.10
70 ILCS 3615/3B.13from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 703B.13
70 ILCS 3615/4.01from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 704.01
70 ILCS 3615/4.03
70 ILCS 3615/4.03.3
70 ILCS 3615/4.04from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 704.04
70 ILCS 3615/4.09from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 704.09
70 ILCS 3615/4.11from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 704.11
70 ILCS 3615/4.13from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 704.13
70 ILCS 3615/4.14from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 704.14


Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Road Usage Charge Act. Establishes the Road Usage Charge Advisory Committee to guide the development and evaluation of the road usage charge pilot program and to assess the potential for mileage-based revenue as an alternative to the current system of taxing highway use through motor fuel taxes. Sets forth the membership and duties of the committee. Requires the Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of State and based on the recommendations of the Committee, to implement a statewide pilot program by January 1, 2026 to assess a user fee on owners of motor vehicles that is based on the number of miles traveled on public roadways in this State by those vehicles. Amends the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act. Provides that, on and after February 1, 2026, the Chicago Transit Board shall have 8 members (currently 7 members). Makes changes to the number of affirmative votes by Directors required to issue bonds. Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Provides that the Annual Budget and 2-Year Financial Plan must show that the aggregate of all projected fare revenues from fares and charges for mass transportation provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contracts of, the Service Boards received in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 shall equal at least 25%, and in fiscal years 2028 and 2029 and every year thereafter at least 15%, of the aggregate cost of providing such public transportation in those fiscal years. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026, the Regional Transportation Authority shall be the sole agency responsible for the management and oversight of the fare collection systems used on all public transportation provided by the Service Boards. Makes changes to the membership of the Suburban Bus Board and the Commuter Rail Board. Makes changes to the number of affirmative votes required by the Directors of the Authority to approve decisions regarding the strategic plan, coordination of fares and service, appointment of officers and employees, paratransit services, powers of the Commuter Rail Board, labor, budget, taxes, distribution of revenues, issuing and pledging bonds and notes, budget review powers, the annual capital improvement plan, and rate protection contracts. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2026.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/6/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
  2/6/2025SenateFirst Reading
  2/6/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
  3/4/2025SenateAssigned to Transportation
  3/5/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
  3/11/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
  3/11/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  3/12/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation
  3/13/2025SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Christopher Belt
  3/19/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Transportation
  3/19/2025SenatePostponed - Transportation
  3/21/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025
  4/4/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
  4/11/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
  5/9/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
  5/23/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
  6/2/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
  6/2/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments