Illinois · House Bill 5277 · 103rd General Assembly

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HB 5277 Sponsored by Justin Slaughter Passed one chamber, then died

  1. Introduced Feb 8, 2024
  2. In committee Feb 9, 2024
  3. Passed the House Apr 17, 2024
  4. Died  
  5. To the governor  
  6. Became law  

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program through which the Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities for projects that facilitate travel by public transportation to public outdoor recreation sites for outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, boating, picnicking, hunting, fishing, wildlife…

Read the full title (156 words)

Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program through which the Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities for projects that facilitate travel by public transportation to public outdoor recreation sites for outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, boating, picnicking, hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, or other nature-based activities. Provides that the Secretary shall offer grants through the Transit to Trails program on an annual basis. Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt rules necessary to implement and administer the program. Provides that, in considering grant applications, the Department shall prioritize projects with demonstrated intent to enhance access to outdoor recreation opportunities for populations in greatest need of improved access to outdoor nature-based recreation. Requires the Department to provide technical assistance in preparing grant applications to applicants upon request. Provides that implementation of the grant program is subject to appropriation by the General Assembly.

Every action

23 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

Show the 15 earlier steps
  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter
  2. HouseFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Transportation: Regulations, Roads & Bridges · House Trans: Regulations, Roads & Bridges
  5. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Regulations, Roads & Bridges; 017-000-000 · House Trans: Regulations, Roads & Bridges
  6. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  7. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  8. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  9. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernández
  10. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 095-017-000
  11. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
  12. SenateArrive in Senate
  13. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 30, 2024
  14. SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
  15. SenateFirst Reading
  1. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  2. CommitteeAssigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure · Senate Approp- Pub Safety & Infrastructure
  3. SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 10, 2024
  4. SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 17, 2024
  5. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
  6. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  7. CommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  8. HouseSession Sine Die

Roll calls

2 recorded votes: 1 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 95–17
Apr 17, 2024 · journal entry
Yes 95 No 17 Not voting 6
Democrats: 73 yes, 0 no Republicans: 22 yes, 17 no
How each member voted

Yes · 95

No · 17

Not voting · 1

Absent · 1

Excused · 4

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Apr 2, 2024 House Trans: Regulations, Roads & Bridges Trans: Regulations, Roads & Bridges - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 17

Not voting · 1

 Passed 17–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 2 cosponsors: 2 Democrats.

All 2 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.