HB 6579 Illinois House · 93rd Regular Session

PASSENGER RAIL COMPACT

Summary
Creates the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Compact Act. Provides for a Commission composed of 4 members from each participating state and meeting at least once a year. Provides that the Commission is empowered to perform certain duties concerned with interstate passenger rail improvements. Provides that the Commission shall receive moneys necessary to carry out its functions as appropriated by the participating states. Provides that Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin are eligible to join the compact as well as for a method for other states to join. Provides for a method of withdrawal and default from the compact.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2004
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2004 Last action Jan 11, 2005
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Jan 11, 2005
House · Failed
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Feb 9, 2004
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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Ricca Slone
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