HB4212 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2021 and 2022
HB4212

Introduced 1/5/2022, by Rep. Barbara Hernandez

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

70 ILCS 3615/3B.17 new

Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Provides that on and after January 1, 2023, any fixed route public transportation services provided by or through the Commuter Rail Board shall be provided at a 50% discounted fare off the non-discounted adult fare to all students who present a valid student ID card issued within the previous 12 months by a college or university, or under such conditions as shall be prescribed by the Commuter Rail Board.

FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY

STATE MANDATES ACT MAY REQUIRE REIMBURSEMENT

A BILL FOR

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.17 as follows:

(70 ILCS 3615/3B.17 new)

Sec. 3B.17. Reduced services; students.

(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, on and after January 1, 2023, any fixed route public transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contracts of, the Commuter Rail Board shall be provided at a 50% discounted fare off the non-discounted adult fare to all students who present a valid student ID card issued within the previous 12 months by a college or university, or under such conditions as shall be prescribed by the Commuter Rail Board.