House Sponsors: O'CONNOR-HOFFMAN-DART. Short description: TRANSP-RR CROSSING SAFETY Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the State Finance Act, the Motor Fuel Tax Law, the Grand Avenue Railroad Relocation Authority Act, the 25th Avenue Railroad Relocation and Development Authority Act, and the Illinois Vehicle Code. Authorizes the use of up to $500,000 in funds from the Grade Crossing Protection Fund for public education and enforcement pertaining to grade crossing safety laws. Changes the name of the Grade Crossing Protection Fund to the Crossing Safety Improvement Fund. Provides that the automated railroad grade crossing enforcement system pilot program shall continue until terminated by Order of the Commission (now, for 2 years). Repeals a Section of the State Finance Act concerning an authorization for the transfer of excess moneys from the Grade Crossing Protection Fund to the General Revenue Fund. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status