House Sponsors: CROTTY. Short description: TOLL HIGHWAY AUTH-NEW ROADS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Toll Highway Act and the Plat Act. Requires the Toll Highway Authority to prepare a preliminary plan for any proposed corridor and to hold public hearings and receive approval of the Governor and the General Assembly before acquiring property. Requires creation of a local advisory committee. Sets out procedures for seeking approval of the plan. Provides procedures for acquiring property and paying compensation and costs. Requires a 3/5 vote of the General Assembly by joint resolution for the Authority to raise toll charges. Amends the Plat Act regarding the recording of the plat for the proposed corridor. Requires the Authority to sell the property if construction on the property has not begun in 2 years after recording the plat. Makes other changes. FISCAL NOTE (Illinois State Toll Highway Authority) Expenses to acquire property for improvements would increase by an unspecified amount; the Authority's credit rating could be further downgraded. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status