House Sponsors: LINDNER. Short description: ABOLISH TOLL HWY AUTH Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Highway Code and the Toll Highway Act. Abolishes the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority on January 1, 2004. Provides that at that time, all duties, obligations, property, assets, and powers, including the power to issue bonds, shall be transferred to the Illinois Department of Transportation. Provides that all employees of the Authority on December 31, 2003 shall become employees of the Department, subject to layoff or reorganization by the Department. Provides for distribution of the assets of the Authority's employee pension plan. Requires the existing toll highways to become freeways by January 1, 2006 or sooner. 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