SB 3963 Illinois Senate · 96th Regular Session

METRA-RAIL INSPECTOR GENERAL

Summary
Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Provides for the appointment of a Commuter Rail Inspector General for a 5-year term for the purpose of detection, deterrence, and prevention of fraud, corruption, and mismanagement in the Commuter Rail Division (METRA). Contains provisions concerning appointment, terms, vacancies, qualifications, jurisdiction, duties, rulemaking authority, budget, and reporting requirements of the Commuter Rail Inspector General. Requires that the Commuter Rail Board appoint an ethics officer for the Commuter Rail Division. Amends the Whistleblower Act. Provides that "employer" includes the Office of the Commuter Rail Inspector General. Effective immediately.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Nov 2010
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Governor
Introduced Nov 4, 2010 Last action Jan 12, 2011
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Jan 12, 2011
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Susan Garrett
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