Public Act 0621 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SB0577 Enrolled LRB096 06657 RLJ 16741 b

Public Act 096-0621

AN ACT concerning local government.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Regional Transportation Authority Act is amended by adding Section 3B.09b as follows:

(70 ILCS 3615/3B.09b new)

Sec. 3B.09b. Payment of fares by credit card.

(a) By February 28, 2010, the Commuter Rail Board shall allow passengers to purchase fares by credit card (i) through an Internet website operated by the Board, (ii) at its LaSalle Street Station, Union Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, and Millenium Station, (iii) at stations with agents, and (iv) from vending machines capable of providing fares by credit card at the 14 largest stations on the Metra Electric Line.

(b) The Board may not require a passenger who chooses to purchase a fare by credit card to pay an additional fee.

Section 90. The State Mandates Act is amended by adding Section 8.33 as follows:

(30 ILCS 805/8.33 new)

Sec. 8.33. Exempt mandate. Notwithstanding Sections 6 and 8 of this Act, no reimbursement by the State is required for the implementation of any mandate created by this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly.

Effective Date: 1/1/2010