Senate Sponsors: DEMUZIO-SHADID. Short description: ABOLISH TOLL HWY AUTH Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Highway Code and the Toll Highway Act. Abolishes the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority on January 1, 1998. Provides that at that time, all duties, obligations, property, assets, and powers, including the power to issue bonds provided that they are repaid on or before December 31, 2020, shall be transferred to the Illinois Department of Transportation. Provides that the Department shall take over the management and operation of the existing toll highways in the State. Provides that all outstanding debts of the Authority shall be paid in full on or before December 31, 2020, and at that time all toll highways shall become a part of the State highway system and be maintained and operated free of tolls. Provides that all employees of the Authority on December 31, 1997 shall become employees of the Department, subject to layoff or reorganization by the Department. Provides for distribution of the assets of the Authority's employee pension plan. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status