Senate Sponsors: O'MALLEY-PARKER-DILLARD-JACOBS-SHAW. House Sponsors: DART-MCKEON-BROSNAHAN Short description: RTA-OPERATIONS-TECHNICAL Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Makes a technical change in the Section concerning operations. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes reference to: 70 ILCS 3615/2.03 Adds reference to: 625 ILCS 5/18c-7401 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-7401 625 ILCS 5/18c-7402 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-7402 Deletes everything. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that, for purposes of the Section concerning safety requirements for track, facilities, and equipment, a minor alteration shall include the installation of any type of remote control track switch, technical or operational improvement, or any other actions the Commission deems necessary to reduce the occupancy of crossings by trains and increase public safety. Provides that, within the Chicago switching district, the Commission may, after investigation, make a determination that a railroad has engaged in the chronic obstruction of grade crossings. Defines when a railroad engages in chronic obstruction of grade crossings. Provides that, once a railroad is designated as chronically obstructing a grade crossing, the penalty for obstructing that grade crossing is a Class C misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class B misdemeanor for the second or subsequent offense at the same location. Provides that the fine for a second or subsequent offense shall be triple the fine for the first offense. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status