VEH CD-FREIGHT TRAIN CREW SIZE House SponsorsRep. Jay Hoffman-Mike Smiddy-Bill Mitchell-Michael P. McAuliffe-Mary E. Flowers, Lou Lang, Pamela Reaves-Harris, Daniel J. Burke, Arthur Turner, John M. Cabello, John D. Anthony and Elizabeth Hernandez Senate Sponsors(Sen. Martin A. Sandoval, Bill Cunningham-Michael E. Hastings and Antonio Muņoz) 1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die 625 ILCS 5/18c-7402from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-7402 Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that no rail carrier shall operate a train or light engine used in connection with the movement of freight unless it has an operating crew consisting of at least 2 individuals. Provides that the minimum freight train crew size shall remain in effect until a federal law or rule encompassing the subject matter has been adopted. Grants the Illinois Commerce Commission the power to conduct evidentiary hearings, make findings, and issue and enforce orders, including sanctions, with respect to freight train crew member size. Provides that the term "train or light engine" does not include trains operated by a hostler service or utility employees. 2/26/2015HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. 2/27/2015HouseFirst Reading 2/27/2015HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/3/2015HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang 1/27/2016HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Jay Hoffman 2/23/2016HouseAssigned to Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee 3/2/2016HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Smiddy 3/8/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis 4/4/2016HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Bill Mitchell 4/4/2016HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis 4/4/2016HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee; 012-008-000 4/5/2016HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/6/2016HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/6/2016HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/8/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Pamela Reaves-Harris 4/8/2016HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael P. McAuliffe 4/14/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke 4/14/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Arthur Turner 4/14/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello 4/15/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John D. Anthony 4/15/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez 4/19/2016HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers 4/20/2016HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 074-039-001 4/20/2016SenateArrive in Senate 4/20/2016SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 4/20/2016SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval 4/20/2016SenateFirst Reading 4/20/2016SenateReferred to Assignments 4/21/2016SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III 4/21/2016SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham 4/22/2016SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings 4/26/2016SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Antonio Muņoz 5/3/2016SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Emil Jones, III 5/18/2016SenateAssigned to Transportation 5/19/2016SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 27, 2016 5/24/2016SenateTo Subcommittee on Special Issues (TR) 5/27/2016SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2016 5/31/2016SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die