Signed by Governor JB Pritzker

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends the Transportation Benefits Program Act in Illinois.

Highlights:

• Repeals the requirement for employees to perform at least 35 hours of work per week on average to be considered a “covered employee” under this Act (Sec. 5).

• Specifies that this Act does not apply to a covered employer in the construction industry concerning employees with whom the covered employer has entered into a bona fide collective bargaining agreement (Sec. 20).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends the Transportation Benefits Program Act in Illinois.

Highlights:

• Repeals the requirement for employees to perform at least 35 hours of work per week on average to be considered a “covered employee” under this Act (Sec. 5).

• Specifies that this Act does not apply to a covered employer in the construction industry concerning employees with whom the covered employer has entered into a bona fide collective bargaining agreement (Sec. 20).

Full Bill Text