Illinois 93rd Regular Session Status: Passed House

HB 1771 — VEH CD-RR CROSSINGS-TECH

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning railroad safety.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

9 added · 9 removed

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The latest version of Bill HB 1771 includes the addition of nine specific lines while removing an equal number of lines from the previous version. This change suggests a focus on refining the language or content of the bill, which may clarify its intent or update certain provisions. Such adjustments can help ensure that the bill effectively addresses its objectives and responds to any concerns raised during previous discussions. It's important because clearer legislation can lead to better implementation and understanding among those affected by the law.

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093_HB1771 LRB093 06536 LCB 06661 b AN ACT regarding vehicles.
HB1771 Engrossed LRB093 06536 LCB 06661 b AN ACT regarding vehicles.
No public pedestrian bridge or subway shall be constructed across the track of any rail carrier without -2- LRB093 06536 LCB 06661 b having first secured the permission of the Commission.
No public pedestrian bridge or subway shall be constructed across the track of any rail carrier without HB1771 Engrossed -2- LRB093 06536 LCB 06661 b having first secured the permission of the Commission.
In such instance the rail -3- LRB093 06536 LCB 06661 b carrier, following notification to the Commission and the highway authority, shall remove any grade crossing warning devices and the grade crossing surface.
In such instance the rail HB1771 Engrossed -3- LRB093 06536 LCB 06661 b carrier, following notification to the Commission and the highway authority, shall remove any grade crossing warning devices and the grade crossing surface.
A hearing shall not be required in those instances when the Commission enters an order confirming a written stipulation in which the Commission, the public highway authority or other public -4- LRB093 06536 LCB 06661 b authority in interest, the rail carrier or carriers affected, and in instances involving the use of the Grade Crossing Protection Fund, the Illinois Department of Transportation, agree on the reconstruction, alteration, relocation, or improvement and the subsequent maintenance thereof and the division of costs of such changes of any grade crossing (including the necessary highway approaches thereto) of any railroad across any highway, pedestrian bridge, or pedestrian subway.
A hearing shall not be required in those instances when the Commission enters an order confirming a written stipulation in which the Commission, the public highway authority or other public HB1771 Engrossed -4- LRB093 06536 LCB 06661 b authority in interest, the rail carrier or carriers affected, and in instances involving the use of the Grade Crossing Protection Fund, the Illinois Department of Transportation, agree on the reconstruction, alteration, relocation, or improvement and the subsequent maintenance thereof and the division of costs of such changes of any grade crossing (including the necessary highway approaches thereto) of any railroad across any highway, pedestrian bridge, or pedestrian subway.
The -5- LRB093 06536 LCB 06661 b Commission shall have authority to determine the number, type, and location of such signs, signals, gates, or other protective devices which, however, shall conform as near as may be with generally recognized national standards, and the Commission shall have authority to prescribe the division of the cost of the installation and subsequent maintenance of such signs, signals, gates, or other protective devices between the rail carrier or carriers, the public highway authority or other public authority in interest, and in instances involving the use of the Grade Crossing Protection Fund, the Illinois Department of Transportation.
The HB1771 Engrossed -5- LRB093 06536 LCB 06661 b Commission shall have authority to determine the number, type, and location of such signs, signals, gates, or other protective devices which, however, shall conform as near as may be with generally recognized national standards, and the Commission shall have authority to prescribe the division of the cost of the installation and subsequent maintenance of such signs, signals, gates, or other protective devices between the rail carrier or carriers, the public highway authority or other public authority in interest, and in instances involving the use of the Grade Crossing Protection Fund, the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Commission approval shall be limited to consideration of issues directly affecting the public safety at the -6- LRB093 06536 LCB 06661 b railroad-highway grade crossing.
Commission approval shall be limited to consideration of issues directly affecting the public safety at the HB1771 Engrossed -6- LRB093 06536 LCB 06661 b railroad-highway grade crossing.
The -7- LRB093 06536 LCB 06661 b following factors shall be considered by the Illinois Commerce Commission in developing the specific criteria for opening and abolishing grade crossings:
The HB1771 Engrossed -7- LRB093 06536 LCB 06661 b following factors shall be considered by the Illinois Commerce Commission in developing the specific criteria for opening and abolishing grade crossings:
The Commission after notice and hearing may grant exemptions from the requirements -8- LRB093 06536 LCB 06661 b of this Section as to secondary and branch lines.
The Commission after notice and hearing may grant exemptions from the requirements HB1771 Engrossed -8- LRB093 06536 LCB 06661 b of this Section as to secondary and branch lines.
The Commission may permit a lesser clearance if it determines that the 23 foot clearance standard cannot be justified based on -9- LRB093 06536 LCB 06661 b engineering, operational, and economic conditions.
The Commission may permit a lesser clearance if it determines that the 23 foot clearance standard cannot be justified based on HB1771 Engrossed -9- LRB093 06536 LCB 06661 b engineering, operational, and economic conditions.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Referred to Rules

  3. First Reading

  4. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, Jr.

  5. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 9, 2003

  6. Arrive in Senate

  7. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 071-042-004

  8. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate **

  9. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate **

  10. Second Reading - Short Debate

  11. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate **

  12. Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 010-000-000

  13. Assigned to Executive Committee

  14. Referred to Rules Committee

  15. First Reading

  16. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tom Cross

Sponsors

  • Tom Cross · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on · 5 voted No

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Tom Cross

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 71 Yea · 42 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 633805
Democrat 7200
Republican 1200
Total 714205
% of votes cast 60%36%0%4%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Saviano — Yea
Schmitz — Yea
Scully — Yea
Sommer — Nay
Soto — Yea
Lang — Yea
Acevedo — Yea
Aguilar — Nay
Bassi — Nay
Beaubien — Yea
Bellock — Nay
Berrios — Yea
Mautino — Yea
Biggins — Yea
Black — Nay
Boland — Yea
May — Nay
Bost — Yea
Brauer — Nay
Brosnahan — Yea
Capparelli — Yea
Moffitt — Nay
Mulligan — Yea
Froehlich — Yea
Hamos — Yea
Hassert — Yea
Jakobsson — Nay
Jefferson — Nay
O'Brien — Not Voting
Osterman — Yea
Parke — Not Voting
Wait — Nay
Lindner — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
McCarthy — Yea
McKeon — Yea
Mendoza — Yea
Krause — Yea
Bradley, Richard — Yea
Leitch — Nay
Brady — Yea
Mathias — Nay
Hannig — Yea
Meyer — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Yea
Millner — Yea
Burke — Yea
Molaro — Yea
Morrow — Yea
Myers — Yea
Howard — Yea
Novak — Yea
Watson — Yea
Jones — Yea
Pihos — Nay
Slone — Nay
Davis, Monique — Yea
Davis, Steve — Yea
Tenhouse — Nay
Verschoore — Nay
Washington — Yea
Winters — Yea
Wirsing — Yea
Yarbrough — Yea
Younge — Yea
Mitchell, Jerry — Nay
Sullivan — Nay
Churchill — Nay
Colvin — Yea
Cross — Yea
Currie — Yea
Daniels — Yea
Eddy — Nay
Flider — Nay
Forby — Nay
Franks — Nay
Graham — Yea
Granberg — Yea
Hartke — Yea
Holbrook — Nay
Hultgren — Nay
Kosel — Yea
Kurtz — Nay
Madigan — Not Voting
Munson — Nay
Nekritz — Nay
Osmond — Nay
Pankau — Nay
Turner — Not Voting
Coulson — Nay
Cultra — Nay
Fritchey — Not Voting
Lyons, Eileen — Yea
Bailey — Yea
Lyons, Joseph — Yea
Reitz — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Dunn — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Giles — Yea
Phelps — Nay
Poe — Nay
Ryg — Nay
Sacia — Nay
Chapa LaVia — Nay
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Nay
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Nay
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Nay
Chapin Rose Republican Nay
Chris Miller Republican Yea

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Subjects

transportation technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1771 do?
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning railroad safety.
Who sponsors HB 1771?
HB 1771 is sponsored by Tom Cross.
What is the current status of HB 1771?
This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1771?
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