HB2335Introduced in the House
VEH CD-VARIOUS
Introduced by Eva Dina Delgado, District 3
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Deletes a provision that prohibits a Regional Transit Board or Regional Development Authority from creating or retaining an investigative body that investigates matters under the Executive Inspector General's jurisdiction. Authorizes complaints or allegations of violations of the Act to be received and reviewed by a Regional Transit Board. Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Transportation's statewide multi-modal transportation improvement program shall evaluate project potential for mode shift away from single-occupancy vehicles and commercial motor vehicles. Specifies that the Transit Integration Policy Development Committee shall also coordinate with local transit authorities, intercity bus operators, and local governments on the delivery of bus rapid transit. Requires the Department of Transportation to complete its planning study on improvements to the Joliet train station by January 1, 2028. Amends the State Finance Act. In provisions concerning the State Construction Account Fund and Road Fund, specifies that 90% (rather than 85%) of the investment income in those funds shall be deposited into the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Capital Improvement Fund and 10% (rather than 15%) shall be deposited into the Downstate Mass Transportation Capital Improvement Fund. Amends the Downstate Public Transportation Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning residual fund balances and definitions. Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Provides that the Regional Transportation Authority shall remodel, renovate, or construct a new station at or near the Central Avenue Station and the western entrance at the Lavergne Avenue location on the Blue Line. Provides that the renovated or newly constructed station shall be completed and open for public operation no later than January 1, 2029. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code, the Downstate Public Transportation Act, the People Over Parking Act, the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act, the Local Mass Transit District Act, and the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the installation of bus shields on fixed-route buses; the threshold at which employment contracts must be approved by the authority and the compensation paid to members for service on the Commuter Rail Board, the Chicago Transit Board, or the Suburban Bus Board; renovations to terminals; transit-related taxes; the management of contracts entered into on or before January 1, 2027; the Board of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority and the terms of its members; and other matters. Makes various technical changes. Further amends the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act and the Regional Transportation Authority Act to repeal provisions concerning visitor paratransit service. Effective June 1, 2026.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0543
July 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Concurrence · May 31, 2026
74
Yes
39
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
117 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Kelly
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Kelly
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 008-004-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 075-040-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Executive
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Executive; 009-004-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2025
Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Approved for Consideration Assignments
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading October 15, 2025
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
Approved for Consideration Assignments
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 21, 2026
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Transportation
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Transportation; 017-000-000
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Ram Villivalam
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Be Approved for Consideration Assignments
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Villivalam
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Adopted; Villivalam
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 036-016-000
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Arrived in House
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 3, 4
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 074-039-000
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 House Concurs 074-039-000
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 House Concurs 074-039-000
House Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date July 10, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0543
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