House Sponsors: O'CONNOR. Short description: VEH CD-RR SOUND WARNING DEVICE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Commercial Transportation Law Chapter of the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission shall authorize pilot projects in the counties of Cook, DuPage, Lake, and Will to test the utility and safety of stationary automated audible warning devices as an alternative to a proposed federal rule requiring trains to sound their horns as they approach highway-rail crossings. Provides that the pilot projects shall contribute data to the Federal Railroad Administration's rulemaking process regarding the possible inclusion of stationary automated warning devices as an alternative to the proposed rule. Provides that trains are not required to ring a bell or sound a whistle or horn when approaching a crossing that has a permanently installed automated audible warning device authorized by the Commission. Provides that the Commission shall adopt rules for implementing the pilot projects. Effective immediately. 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