House Sponsors: KOSEL-COULSON-WOOD-SCHOENBERG-CLAYTON AND LYONS,EILEEN. Senate Sponsors: MAHAR Short description: TOLL HWY-MEETING-PROPERTY RATE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Toll Highway Act and the Plat Act. Requires the board of directors of the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority to set aside a portion of each meeting open to the public during which the public may comment on any subject. When the Authority establishes a protected corridor by making and recording a plat, requires the Authority to begin construction within 10 years. Makes numerous changes relating to the acquisition of property by the Authority, the rights of property owners, and payment of compensation to property owners. Provides for a public hearing before the adoption of any increase in toll rates. Requires the Authority to create a local advisory committee of members from each county in which a portion of an additional toll highway is proposed to be constructed. Makes other changes. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes reference to: 765 ILCS 205/9 Adds reference to: 605 ILCS 10/9.30 new 605 ILCS 10/9.35 new 605 ILCS 10/9.40 new 605 ILCS 10/9.45 new 605 ILCS 10/9.50 new 605 ILCS 10/9.60 new Deletes everything and reinserts the provisions of the bill as introduced (except eliminates changes to the Plat Act) with numerous additions, changes, and deletions concerning: acquisition of land and buildings by purchase or by condemnation; appraisals; retention of dwellings; requirements that the Authority establish presently the approximate locations and widths of rights of way for future additions to the toll highway system; payments for moving expenses and direct losses of personal property caused by displacement; relocation payments; additional payments and reimbursements; rules; construction of certain provisions; hearings; and other matters. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: TOTAL VETO STANDS Last action date: 98-11-18 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status