HB4442Introduced in the House
HIGH SPEED RAIL COMM REPEAL
Introduced by Justin Cochran, District 55
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the High Speed Rail Commission Act. Provides that the Act is repealed on January 1, 2030 (rather than January 1, 2027). Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0608
July 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · May 19, 2026
50
Yes
8
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Justin Cochran
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges
Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges; 018-000-000
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 087-016-000
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 14, 2026
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Transportation
Do Pass Transportation; 019-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Third Reading - Passed; 050-008-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date July 24, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0608
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