A bill for an act relating to the midwest interstate passenger rail compact, and including effective date provisions.

This bill establishes the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Compact, creating a formal agreement among participating Midwest states to coordinate passenger rail improvements. It forms a commission with four members per state (including a governor's designee, a private sector member, and two legislators) to advocate for funding, develop long-term rail plans, and collaborate with federal and local entities. The commission will report annually to state legislatures and governors, focusing on regional rail development without committing states to specific project costs. The compact becomes effective when at least three Midwest states enact it into law, with Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and others eligible to join.