Illinois 94th Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 4344 — MIDWEST PASSENGER RAIL COMPACT

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 94-1077

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  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 30, 2005. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 21 sponsors

    0 primary, 21 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Creates the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Compact Act. Provides that this State and the other contracting states solemnly agree to the terms of the compact, whose purposes include the promotion of development and implementation of improvements to intercity passenger rail service in the Midwest. Establishes a Commission, with 4 members from each contracting state, serving without compensation from the Commission, to carry out the purposes of the compact. Provides for the election of Commission officers, for meetings and Commission administration, and for financing of the operations of the Commission by the compacting states. Provides that the compact becomes effective among the contracting states upon the agreement of 3 eligible states to participate. Provides for the admission of additional states to the compact, amendment of the compact, the withdrawal, default, or termination of contracting states, and construction and severability of the compact.

Bill Text

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6 added · 6 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill HB 4344 was revised to change the title from "Engrossed" to "Enrolled," indicating it has passed the final stage of legislative review. This switch signifies that the bill is now ready for the governor's approval, which is an essential step toward it becoming law. These changes are important because they mark the bill's progress and readiness for implementation in the state.

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HB4344 Engrossed LRB094 15493 DRH 50692 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
HB4344 Enrolled LRB094 15493 DRH 50692 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
HB4344 Engrossed - 2 - LRB094 15493 DRH 50692 b (a) The manner of appointment of Commission members, terms of office consistent with the terms of this compact, provisions for removal and suspension, and manner of appointment to fill vacancies shall be determined by each party state pursuant to its laws, but each commissioner shall be a resident of the state of appointment.
HB4344 Enrolled - 2 - LRB094 15493 DRH 50692 b (a) The manner of appointment of Commission members, terms of office consistent with the terms of this compact, provisions for removal and suspension, and manner of appointment to fill vacancies shall be determined by each party state pursuant to its laws, but each commissioner shall be a resident of the state of appointment.
(4) cooperate with other agencies, regions, and HB4344 Engrossed - 3 - LRB094 15493 DRH 50692 b entities to ensure that the Midwest is adequately represented and integrated into national plans for passenger rail development;
(4) cooperate with other agencies, regions, and HB4344 Enrolled - 3 - LRB094 15493 DRH 50692 b entities to ensure that the Midwest is adequately represented and integrated into national plans for passenger rail development;
(6) if requested by each state participating in a particular project and under the terms of a formal agreement approved by the participating states and the Commission, implement or provide oversight for specific HB4344 Engrossed - 4 - LRB094 15493 DRH 50692 b rail projects;
(6) if requested by each state participating in a particular project and under the terms of a formal agreement approved by the participating states and the Commission, implement or provide oversight for specific HB4344 Enrolled - 4 - LRB094 15493 DRH 50692 b rail projects;
(b) The Commission may accept, for any of its purposes and functions, donations, gifts, grants, and appropriations of HB4344 Engrossed - 5 - LRB094 15493 DRH 50692 b money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services from the federal government, from any party state, or from any department, agency, or municipality of any party state, or from any institution, person, firm, or corporation.
(b) The Commission may accept, for any of its purposes and functions, donations, gifts, grants, and appropriations of HB4344 Enrolled - 5 - LRB094 15493 DRH 50692 b money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services from the federal government, from any party state, or from any department, agency, or municipality of any party state, or from any institution, person, firm, or corporation.
(b) If any compacting state shall at any time default in the performance of any of its obligations, assumed or imposed, HB4344 Engrossed - 6 - LRB094 15493 DRH 50692 b in accordance with the provisions of this compact, all rights, privileges, and benefits conferred by this compact or agreements under this compact shall be suspended from the effective date of default as fixed by the Commission, and the Commission shall stipulate the conditions and maximum time for compliance under which the defaulting state may resume its regular status.
(b) If any compacting state shall at any time default in the performance of any of its obligations, assumed or imposed, HB4344 Enrolled - 6 - LRB094 15493 DRH 50692 b in accordance with the provisions of this compact, all rights, privileges, and benefits conferred by this compact or agreements under this compact shall be suspended from the effective date of default as fixed by the Commission, and the Commission shall stipulate the conditions and maximum time for compliance under which the defaulting state may resume its regular status.
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 94-1077

  2. Effective Date June 1, 2007

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Jacobs

  6. Passed Both Houses

  7. Third Reading - Passed; 050-000-000

  8. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  9. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. John J. Millner

  10. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval

  11. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale A. Righter

  12. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Christine Radogno

  13. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

  14. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan Cronin

  15. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Louis S. Viverito

  16. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg

  17. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan Rutherford

  18. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading November 30, 2006

  19. Second Reading

  20. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Susan Garrett

  21. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. John O. Jones

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rosemary Mulligan

  23. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Brady

  24. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Arthur J. Wilhelmi

  25. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr.

  26. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading November 29, 2006

  27. Do Pass Transportation; 009-000-000

  28. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. John J. Cullerton

  29. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. William R. Haine

  30. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Deanna Demuzio

  31. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Terry Link

  32. Assigned to Transportation

  33. Referred to Rules

  34. First Reading

  35. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Extended to January 9, 2007

  36. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. John M. Sullivan

  37. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Larry K. Bomke

  38. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Debbie DeFrancesco Halvorson

  39. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale E. Risinger

  40. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Antonio Munoz

  41. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading November 28, 2006

  42. Arrive in Senate

  43. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Chavez

  44. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Tryon

  45. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000

  46. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers

  47. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson

  48. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser

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

  50. Second Reading - Short Debate

  51. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  52. Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee; 023-000-000

  53. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John D'Amico

  54. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Washington

  55. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry R. Ramey, Jr.

  56. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Raymond Poe

  57. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. James H. Meyer

  58. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William B. Black

  59. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Wyvetter H. Younge

  60. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelo Saviano

  61. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert Rita

  62. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David Reis

  63. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. JoAnn D. Osmond

  64. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Donald L. Moffitt

  65. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David E. Miller

  66. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin A. McCarthy

  67. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robin Kelly

  68. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Shane Cultra

  69. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rich Brauer

  70. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Holbrook

  71. Assigned to Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee

  72. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) January 9, 2007

  73. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J Verschoore

  74. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ed Sullivan, Jr.

  75. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie

  76. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock

  77. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks

  78. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Constance A. Howard

  79. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joseph M. Lyons

  80. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Osterman

  81. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay C. Hoffman

  82. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan

  83. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson

  84. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz

  85. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Sacia

  86. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John A. Fritchey

  87. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. James D. Brosnahan

  88. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert W. Pritchard

  89. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Julie Hamos

  90. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Chapin Rose

  91. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Richard P. Myers

  92. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Winters

  93. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias

  94. Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias

  95. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang

  96. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen May

  97. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias

  98. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich

  99. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elaine Nekritz

  100. Referred to Rules Committee

  101. First Reading

  102. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg

Sponsors

  • Thaddeus Jones · Cosponsor
  • Kathleen A. Ryg · Cosponsor
  • Terry Link · Cosponsor
  • Deanna Demuzio · Cosponsor
  • William R. Haine · Cosponsor
  • John J. Cullerton · Cosponsor
  • Jr. James F. Clayborne · Cosponsor
  • Arthur J. Wilhelmi · Cosponsor
  • Bill Brady · Cosponsor
  • Susan Garrett · Cosponsor
  • Dan Rutherford · Cosponsor
  • Jeffrey M. Schoenberg · Cosponsor
  • Louis S. Viverito · Cosponsor
  • Dan Cronin · Cosponsor
  • Kimberly A. Lightford · Cosponsor
  • Christine Radogno · Cosponsor
  • Dale A. Righter · Cosponsor
  • Martin A. Sandoval · Cosponsor
  • John J. Millner · Cosponsor
  • Mattie Hunter · Cosponsor
  • Paul Jacobs · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 21 co-sponsors · 162 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (21)

  • Thaddeus Jones Democrat
  • Kathleen A. Ryg
  • Terry Link
  • Deanna Demuzio
  • William R. Haine
  • John J. Cullerton
  • James F. Clayborne, Jr.
  • Arthur J. Wilhelmi
  • Bill Brady
  • Susan Garrett
  • Dan Rutherford
  • Jeffrey M. Schoenberg
  • Louis S. Viverito
  • Dan Cronin
  • Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat
  • Christine Radogno
  • Dale A. Righter
  • Martin A. Sandoval
  • John J. Millner
  • Mattie Hunter Democrat
  • Paul Jacobs Republican

Not signed on (162)

162 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 50 Yea · 0 Nay · 9 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 44009
Democrat 5000
Republican 1000
Total 50009
% of votes cast 85%0%0%15%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Sandoval — Yea
Silverstein — Not Voting
Lauzen — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
Maloney — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Axley — Yea
Bomke — Yea
Burzynski — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Geo-Karis — Not Voting
Halvorson — Yea
Link — Yea
Meeks — Yea
Millner — Yea
Pankau — Yea
Brady — Yea
Munoz — Yea
Peterson — Yea
Schoenberg — Not Voting
Sullivan — Yea
Shadid — Yea
Petka — Yea
Sieben — Yea
Jacobs — Yea
Wilhelmi — Yea
Jones, J. — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Watson — Yea
Jones, W. — Yea
Winkel — Yea
Demuzio — Yea
Clayborne — Not Voting
Cronin — Yea
Crotty — Yea
Dahl — Yea
DeLeo — Yea
Forby — Yea
Garrett — Yea
Haine — Yea
Hendon — Yea
Trotter — Not Voting
Viverito — Not Voting
Radogno — Yea
Raoul — Not Voting
Rauschenberger — Yea
Righter — Yea
Risinger — Yea
Ronen — Not Voting
Roskam — Not Voting
Rutherford — Yea
del Valle — Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 111 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 99006
Republican 4000
Democrat 8001
Total 111007
% of votes cast 94%0%0%6%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Sacia — Not Voting
Saviano — Yea
Schmitz — Yea
Schock — Yea
Soto — Yea
Lindner — Yea
Krause — Yea
Acevedo — Yea
Bassi — Not Voting
Beaubien — Yea
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Yea
Berrios — Yea
Biggins — Yea
Mautino — Yea
Black — Yea
Boland — Yea
May — Yea
Bost — Yea
Brauer — Yea
Brosnahan — Yea
Molaro — Yea
Daniels — Yea
Granberg — Yea
Myers — Yea
Holbrook — Yea
Hultgren — Yea
Jefferies — Yea
Jefferson — Yea
Jenisch — Yea
Osmond — Yea
Dugan — Yea
Lang — Yea
Leitch — Yea
Mathias — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
McCarthy — Yea
Reitz — Yea
Lyons — Yea
Mendoza — Yea
Meyer — Yea
Moffitt — Yea
Mulligan — Yea
Munson — Yea
Scully — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Tryon — Yea
Turner — Yea
Verschoore — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Bradley, John — Yea
Brady — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Yea
Mitchell, Jerry — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Hannig — Yea
Chavez — Yea
Churchill — Yea
Colvin — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Dunn — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Eddy — Yea
Flider — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Franks — Yea
Fritchey — Yea
Froehlich — Yea
Giles — Yea
Golar — Yea
Gordon — Yea
Graham — Yea
Hamos — Yea
Hassert — Yea
Howard — Yea
Madigan — Yea
McKeon — Not Voting
Watson — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
Davis, Monique — Yea
Bradley, Richard — Not Voting
Burke — Not Voting
Parke — Yea
Phelps — Yea
Wait — Yea
Washington — Yea
Winters — Yea
Yarbrough — Yea
Younge — Yea
Coulson — Yea
Cross — Yea
Cultra — Yea
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Jakobsson — Yea
Kosel — Yea
Osterman — Yea
Patterson — Not Voting
Pihos — Yea
Poe — Yea
Pritchard — Yea
Ramey — Yea
Reis — Yea
Ryg — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Not Voting
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4344 do?
Creates the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Compact Act. Provides that this State and the other contracting states solemnly agree to the terms of the compact, whose purposes include the promotion of development and implementation of improvements to intercity passenger rail service in the Midwest. Establishes a Commission, with 4 members from each contracting state, serving without compensation from the Commission, to carry out the purposes of the compact. Provides for the election of Commission officers, for meetings and Commission administration, and for financing of the operations of the Commission by the compacting states. Provides that the compact becomes effective among the contracting states upon the agreement of 3 eligible states to participate. Provides for the admission of additional states to the compact, amendment of the compact, the withdrawal, default, or termination of contracting states, and construction and severability of the compact.
Who sponsors HB 4344?
HB 4344 is sponsored by Thaddeus Jones (Democrat), Kathleen A. Ryg, Terry Link, Deanna Demuzio, William R. Haine, John J. Cullerton, James F. Clayborne, Jr., Arthur J. Wilhelmi, Bill Brady, Susan Garrett, Dan Rutherford, Jeffrey M. Schoenberg, Louis S. Viverito, Dan Cronin, Kimberly A. Lightford (Democrat), Christine Radogno, Dale A. Righter, Martin A. Sandoval, John J. Millner, Mattie Hunter (Democrat), and Paul Jacobs (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 4344?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 30, 2005. Enacted.
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