Bill Status of SB 3963   96th General Assembly

Short Description:  METRA-RAIL INSPECTOR GENERAL

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Susan Garrett

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/12/2011SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
70 ILCS 3615/3B.04from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 703B.04
70 ILCS 3615/3B.17 new
740 ILCS 174/5

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Provides for the appointment of a Commuter Rail Inspector General for a 5-year term for the purpose of detection, deterrence, and prevention of fraud, corruption, and mismanagement in the Commuter Rail Division (METRA). Contains provisions concerning appointment, terms, vacancies, qualifications, jurisdiction, duties, rulemaking authority, budget, and reporting requirements of the Commuter Rail Inspector General. Requires that the Commuter Rail Board appoint an ethics officer for the Commuter Rail Division. Amends the Whistleblower Act. Provides that "employer" includes the Office of the Commuter Rail Inspector General. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  11/4/2010SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Susan Garrett
  11/4/2010SenateFirst Reading
  11/4/2010SenateReferred to Assignments
  1/12/2011SenateSession Sine Die

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