To the Honorable Members of the
Illinois Senate
95th General Assembly
Pursuant to Article IV, Section 9(e) of the Illinois Constitution of 1970, I hereby return
Senate Bill 314, entitled AN ACT concerning roads., with the following specific recommendations for change:
on page 1, line 8, by replacing shall with may; and
on page 1, line 8, by deleting full; and
on page 1, line 13, by replacing shall with may; and
on page 1, line 15, by replacing except: with .; and
on page 1, line 16 through 21, by deleting (1) in pavement resurfacing projects that do not widen the existing traveled way or do not provide stabilized shoulders; or (2) where approved by the Secretary of Transportation based upon documented safety issues, excessive cost or absence of need.; and
on page 2, line 3, by replacing shall with may; and
on page 2, line 4 through 7, be deleting Beginning July 1, 2007, this Section shall apply to planning and training purposes only. Beginning July 1, 2008, this Section shall apply to construction projects..
With these changes, Senate Bill 314 will have my approval. I respectfully request your concurrence.
Sincerely,
ROD R. BLAGOJEVICH
Governor