TOLL HIGHWAY OVERSIGHT

Amends the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability Act. Creates the Toll Highway Oversight Panel within the Commission. Provides for each legislative leader to appoint 2 members. The function of the Panel is to provide legislative oversight of all operations and other matters pertaining to the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. To that end, the Panel has full authority to hold public hearings, conduct investigations, and make recommendations to the General Assembly. The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority and its officers and employees are required to fully and promptly co-operate with and assist the Panel in carrying out its oversight functions. At the request of the Panel, the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority must provide documents to the Panel and must make its officers and employees available for testimony before the Panel. The Commission shall provide staff and support to the Panel. Effective immediately.