Bill > HB3094

This bill amends the Transportation Benefits Program Act by expanding the definition of "construction industry" to include a comprehensive range of construction-related activities, such as building, repairing, renovating, moving construction materials, snow removal, and refuse collection. The bill modifies the definition of "covered employee" by removing the specific requirement of working an average of 35 hours per week. Additionally, the bill explicitly states that the Act does not apply to covered employers in the construction industry if they have a bona fide collective bargaining agreement with their employees. This means that construction companies with unionized workers would be exempt from the Transportation Benefits Program requirements. The bill maintains existing provisions that allow collective bargaining agreements to waive the Act's requirements, as long as such waivers are clearly and unambiguously stated in the agreement. The legislation continues to apply to employers in specific geographic areas in Illinois, primarily in Cook County and surrounding townships, who employ 50 or more covered employees near fixed-route transit service.

Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3094&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104