Senate Sponsors: DEL VALLE. Short description: MASS TRANSIT-BUILD IL PROGRAM Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois concerning the Department of Transportation. Provides that the Department must establish the Build Illinois Transit Program for the construction of and acquisition of property and equipment for new mass transportation facilities and new or expanded mass transportation service, including rapid transit, rail, bus, and other equipment used in connection with mass transit by the State, a public or private entity, or 2 or more of these entities. Provides that the Department may (i) enter into contracts for new mass transportation facilities and new or expanded mass transportation service and (ii) make grants to units of local government and mass transit carriers. Adds a list of specific projects to be funded and sets forth the specific funding amounts for specific projects for the years 2001 through 2005. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Build Illinois Transit Operations Program Fund to be funded by a transfer from the General Revenue Fund, the funds of which shall be distributed by the Department of Transportation, subject to appropriation, to provide supplemental operating funds to entities authorized to provide and promote public transportation within the State for new or expanded mass transportation service and facilities created under the Build Illinois Transit Program. Amends the General Obligation Bond Act to increase the bond authorization for mass transportation facilities under the Build Illinois Transit Program. Effective July 1, 2000. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status