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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Transportation Choices Act. Requires, by January 1, 2027, the Environmental Protection Agency, after consultation with the Department of Transportation and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), to establish a schedule of greenhouse gas targets for greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector in the State. Requires the Department and MPOs to conduct a greenhouse gas emissions analysis and determine if their applicable planning document will result in meeting their greenhouse gas targets. Requires the Department and MPOs to perform a greenhouse gas emissions analysis prior to including a roadway capacity expansion project in an applicable planning document. Requires, by January 1, 2029 and every 3 years thereafter, the Department to prepare a comprehensive report on statewide transportation greenhouse gas reduction accomplishments and challenges and to make recommendations for any legislative action that would assist the Department and MPOs in meeting their greenhouse gas targets. Requires the Department and MPOs to calculate a climate equity accessibility score prior to including any project that has an anticipated cost of $30,000,000 or more in an applicable planning document or as a greenhouse gas mitigation measure. Requires the Department and MPOs to provide early and continuous opportunities for public participation in the transportation planning process. Requires, beginning June 30, 2026, the Department and MPOs to establish a social cost of carbon and use the social cost of carbon in their planning documents and planning activities. Establishes the Greenhouse Gas in Transportation Working Group. Provides that the specified requirements of the provisions shall commence with projects included in applicable planning documents filed on or after January 1, 2028. Makes other changes. Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Directs the Environmental Protection Agency to calculate a social cost of carbon and makes other changes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Illinois' transportation sector, with the ultimate goal of achieving an 80% reduction from 2005 levels by 2050 and net-zero emissions by the same year. The bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish GHG targets for the transportation sector by January 1, 2027, with an interim goal of a 50% reduction by 2031. Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and the Department of Transportation must conduct GHG emissions analyses for transportation projects, considering factors like induced demand and social cost of carbon. The bill mandates that roadway capacity expansion projects undergo rigorous scrutiny, requiring mitigation measures to offset their emissions and prioritizing projects that reduce GHG emissions while improving accessibility and affordability. Additionally, the bill creates a Greenhouse Gas in Transportation Working Group to provide expertise and recommendations, requires public participation in transportation planning, and encourages MPOs to develop housing coordination plans that integrate transportation, housing, and economic development strategies. The legislation applies to various transportation entities, including the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, and requires transparent reporting on GHG reduction efforts, with a focus on equitable outcomes for disadvantaged communities.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (5)
Omar Aquino (D)*,
Mary Edly-Allen (D),
Graciela Guzmán (D),
Adriane Johnson (D),
Rachel Ventura (D),
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 06/02/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1680&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1680.htm |
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