SB2284Introduced in the Senate
IDOT-INTERCITY BUS PROGRAM
Introduced by Mike Porfirio, District 11
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department of Transportation to create an intercity bus program. Provides that the Department shall plan for and implement intercity bus routes that (i) add missing frequencies to existing passenger rail routes, (ii) begin frequent departures throughout the day in advance of Amtrak service, and (iii) add smaller towns into the network. Requires bus schedules to be coordinated with intercity and commuter trains so that passengers can conveniently connect between buses and trains. Provides that passengers shall be able to purchase a single ticket for journeys combining intercity buses and intercity trains. Provides that bus-only tickets shall be available for purchase from the same ticketing system used by intercity trains. Allows the Department to implement the program by (i) contracting directly with intercity bus carriers through competitive bids, (ii) contracting through Amtrak's Thruway bus program, or (iii) contract directly with a local transit authority within the State.
Where it stands
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
June 2, 2025
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
Assigned to Transportation
Postponed - Transportation
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025
Postponed - Transportation
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Transportation
Postponed - Transportation
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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