Public Act 102-1028
 
SB3848 EnrolledLRB102 25837 AWJ 35185 b


  
    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 5.10 as follows:
 
    (70 ILCS 3615/5.10  new)
    Sec. 5.10. Report of legislative recommendations.
    (a) By January 1, 2024, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency 
for Planning and its MPO Policy Committee, in coordination 
with the Authority, shall develop and submit a report of 
legislative recommendations to the Governor and General 
Assembly regarding changes to the recovery ratio, sales tax 
formula and distributions, governance structures, regional 
fare systems, and any other changes to State statute, 
Authority, or Service Board enabling legislation, policy, 
rules, or funding that will ensure the long-term financial 
viability of a comprehensive and coordinated regional public 
transportation system that moves people safely, securely, 
cleanly, and efficiently and supports and fosters efficient 
land use. In developing the report, the vision, principles, 
and recommendations of the Authority's strategic plan required 
by Section 2.01a shall be considered.   The report shall also 
consider recommendations on how the Authority and Service 
Boards can better address racial equity, climate change, and 
economic development. The development of the report shall 
include meaningful public engagement led by the Chicago 
Metropolitan Agency for Planning and its MPO Policy Committee 
and should be developed with the support of a steering 
committee composed of representatives of business, community, 
environmental, labor, and civic organizations. The report 
shall be adopted by the MPO Policy Committee prior to 
submission to the Governor and General Assembly. The report 
shall be separate from the Strategic Plan required under 
Section 2.01a.
    (b) This Section is repealed on January 1, 2025.
 

    Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon 
becoming law.