Creates the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Compact Act. Provides that this State and the other contracting states solemnly agree to the terms of the compact, whose purposes include the promotion of development and implementation of improvements to intercity passenger rail service in the Midwest. Establishes a Commission, with 4 members from each contracting state, serving without compensation from the Commission, to carry out the purposes of the compact. Provides for the election of Commission officers, for meetings and Commission administration, and for financing of the operations of the Commission by the compacting states. Provides that the compact becomes effective among the contracting states upon the agreement of 3 eligible states to participate. Provides for the admission of additional states to the compact, amendment of the compact, the withdrawal, default, or termination of contracting states, and construction and severability of the compact.
Sponsored bills
Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Judicial Branch of Illinois State Government for its FY 06 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2005.
Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Judges' Retirement System for its FY 06 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2005.
Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Requires that a special government agent file his or her statement of economic interests within 60 days after assuming responsibilities as a special government agent (now, within 30 days after making an ex parte communication). Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Prohibits all State employees from obtaining State contracts (now, those earning more than 60% of the Governor's compensation). Requires that a waiver from the prohibition against obtaining State contracts must be filed within the earlier of 60 days after it is issued or when contract performance begins, and provides that the contract is voidable if the waiver is not filed within that period. Effective immediately.
Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Natural Resources for its FY 06 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2005.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the tax imposed.
Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the State Appellate Prosecutor for its FY 06 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2005.
Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the Treasurer for its FY 06 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2005.
Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Legislative Ethics Commission for its FY 06 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2005.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the definition of "taxing district".