House Sponsors: HARTKE. Short description: PUB TRANSP CONSUMR PROTECT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Public Transportation Consumer Protection Act. Provides that transit operators shall seek competitive proposals on at least 10% of their services on an annual basis. Provides for the establishment of minimum standards for private transit operators and contracts. Establishes procedures for competitive bidding. Provides for audits of service providers. Amends the Downstate Public Transportation Act, the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act, the Local Mass Transit District Act, and the Regional Transportation Authority Act to make those Acts subject to the Public Transportation Consumer Protection Act. FISCAL NOTE (Department of Transportation) There will be no direct fiscal impact on DOT. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status