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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 31, 2025 | IL | SB 2111 | Establishes the Northern Illinois Transit Authority and Appropriates Funds for Public Transit | Bill Passed - House (72 - 32) |
| May 22, 2025 | IL | SB 2285 | Defines Low-Speed Electric Bikes and Human-Powered E-Bikes as Bicycles | Bill Passed - House (76 - 38) |
| May 21, 2025 | IL | SB 191 | Requires All School Buses in K-12 Schools To Have Seat Belts On Them | Bill Passed - House (83 - 27) |
| April 9, 2025 | IL | HB 1226 | Increases the Age Which Seniors Must Take a Driving Exam to Renew Their Licenses from 79 to 87 | Bill Passed - House (114 - 0) |
| April 7, 2025 | IL | HB 3094 | Amends the Transportation Benefits Program Act | Bill Passed - House (69 - 37) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31 | SB 2111 | Establishes the Northern Illinois Transit Authority and Appropriates Funds for Public Transit | Bill Passed - House (72 - 32) |
| 5/22 | SB 2285 | Defines Low-Speed Electric Bikes and Human-Powered E-Bikes as Bicycles | Bill Passed - House (76 - 38) |
| 5/21 | SB 191 | Requires All School Buses in K-12 Schools To Have Seat Belts On Them | Bill Passed - House (83 - 27) |
| 4/09 | HB 1226 | Increases the Age Which Seniors Must Take a Driving Exam to Renew Their Licenses from 79 to 87 | Bill Passed - House (114 - 0) |
| 4/07 | HB 3094 | Amends the Transportation Benefits Program Act | Bill Passed - House (69 - 37) |