IL HB3755 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 12-4)
Status: Engrossed on April 20 2016 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-05-31 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Pending: Senate Assignments Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]

Summary

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that no rail carrier shall operate a train or light engine used in connection with the movement of freight unless it has an operating crew consisting of at least 2 individuals. Provides that the minimum freight train crew size shall remain in effect until a federal law or rule encompassing the subject matter has been adopted. Grants the Illinois Commerce Commission the power to conduct evidentiary hearings, make findings, and issue and enforce orders, including sanctions, with respect to freight train crew member size. Provides that the term "train or light engine" does not include trains operated by a hostler service or utility employees.

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Title

VEH CD-FREIGHT TRAIN CREW SIZE

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2016-04-20 - House - Third Reading in House (Y: 74 N: 39 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2016-05-31SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
2016-05-27SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2016
2016-05-24SenateTo Subcommittee on Special Issues (TR)
2016-05-19SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 27, 2016
2016-05-18SenateAssigned to Transportation
2016-05-03SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Emil Jones, III
2016-04-26SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Antonio Muñoz
2016-04-22SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings
2016-04-21SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham
2016-04-21SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
2016-04-20SenateReferred to Assignments
2016-04-20SenateFirst Reading
2016-04-20SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval
2016-04-20SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
2016-04-20SenateArrive in Senate
2016-04-20HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 074-039-001
2016-04-19HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers
2016-04-15HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez
2016-04-15HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John D. Anthony
2016-04-14HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
2016-04-14HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Arthur Turner
2016-04-14HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke
2016-04-08HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael P. McAuliffe
2016-04-08HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Pamela Reaves-Harris
2016-04-06HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
2016-04-06HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
2016-04-05HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
2016-04-04HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee; 012-008-000
2016-04-04HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis
2016-04-04HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Bill Mitchell
2016-03-08HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis
2016-03-02HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Smiddy
2016-02-23HouseAssigned to Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee
2016-01-27HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Jay Hoffman
2015-03-03HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang
2015-02-27HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2015-02-27HouseFirst Reading
2015-02-26HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
625518c-7402Amended CodeCitation Text

Illinois State Sources


Bill Comments

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