Amends the Toll Highway Act. Removes language providing that the chairman of the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority shall exercise general supervision over all powers, duties, obligations, and functions of the Authority. Requires the directors of the Authority to appoint other agents or employees as they consider necessary or desirable. Requires the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint an Executive Director of the Authority to serve as the chief executive officer of the Board of Directors of the Authority. Removes language granting the Authority the power to appoint assistant attorneys for the Authority and the power to retain special counsel. Effective January 1, 2027.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2: Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Toll Highway Act. Modifies powers of the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority in regard to: the appointment of attorneys (rather than assistant attorneys) for the Authority, who shall be under the control, direction, and supervision of the Authority (rather than the Attorney General); and the retention of special counsel, who shall be subject to the control, direction, and supervision of the Authority (rather than the Attorney General). Effective January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 605 ILCS 10/4, 605 ILCS 10/6, 605 ILCS 10/7, 605 ILCS 10/8
Engrossed: 605 ILCS 10/8