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IL HB2938

IL HB2938
$IDOT-PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE


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Introduced
02/05/2025
In Committee
07/01/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Appropriates $90,000,000 to the Department of Transportation for various passenger rail services. Effective July 1, 2025.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates a total of $90,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for various intrastate and interstate passenger rail services, with $10 million allocated to each of the following routes: Chicago to Milwaukee, Chicago to Madison, Chicago to Rockford, Chicago to Moline, Chicago to Galesburg and Quincy, Chicago to Peoria, Chicago to East St. Louis, Chicago to Carbondale, and a proposed 180 miles per hour high-speed rail line. The bill allows IDOT to use the full allocated amount or a portion thereof as necessary for each specified passenger rail service, with the appropriations set to become effective on July 1, 2025. This legislation appears aimed at expanding and improving passenger rail infrastructure and connectivity across Illinois and to neighboring states, potentially enhancing transportation options and regional mobility.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 07/01/2025)

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