House Sponsors: GASH-MCKEON. Short description: TOLLWAYS-RESOLUTNS & STUDIES Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Toll Highway Act. Provides that as part of any studies to determine the feasibility of constructing any additional toll highways, the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority shall prepare an estimate of the toll revenues likely to be collected on the new toll highway within the period over which its construction will be financed. Provides that the Authority shall not proceed with construction of the new toll highway unless its expected revenues will defray 75% of the anticipated cost of its construction. Provides that a joint resolution of the General Assembly authorizing a new toll highway shall expire in 7 years. Provides that after a joint resolution has expired, the General Assembly must pass another joint resolution in order to authorize construction of the toll highway. Provides that the required public notice of a scheduled hearing regarding the construction of a new toll highway shall include (in addition to other required information) a statement of whether expected revenues from the new toll highway will defray 75% of the anticipated cost of its construction and whether the planned construction would require an increase in tolls on existing toll highways. 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