Bill Title: Creates the High-Speed Railway Commission Act. Prescribes the membership of the Commission. Provides that the Commission shall create a statewide plan for a high-speed rail line and feeder network connecting St. Louis, Missouri and Chicago, Illinois that includes current existing Amtrak and Metra services, connects the cities of Rockford, Moline, Peoria, and Decatur, and uses inter-city bus service to coordinate with the rail line. Provides that the Commission shall conduct a ridership study and shall make findings and recommendations concerning a governance structure, the frequency of service, and implementation of the plan. Provides that the Commission shall report to the General Assembly and the Governor no later than December 31 of each year. Provides that the Department of Transportation shall provide administrative support to the Commission. Repeals the Act on January 1, 2027. Effective immediately.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-1)

Status: (Passed) 2021-08-06 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0261 [HB0399 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]

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Voting Records

Chamber	Vote	Date	Yea	Nay	NV	Abs	Total	Result	Source	View
House	Concurrence in House	2021-05-30	101	14	1	0	116	Passed	Link	View
Senate	Motion in Senate	2021-05-27	53	4	2	0	59	Passed	Link	View
House	Motion in House	2021-04-16	101	7	0	0	108	Passed	Link	View
House	Third Reading in House	2021-04-16	101	7	0	0	108	Passed	Link	View

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