Amends the Illinois Highway Code. Allows a unit of local government to place a blue reflective pavement marker on any highway, street, or road to mark the location of a fire hydrant or water supply. Prohibits a unit of local government from placing a blue reflective pavement marker on a State highway unless it first obtains an encroachment permit from the Department of Transportation.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2: Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Highway Code. Allows a unit of local government to place a pavement marker on any highway, street, or road to mark the location of a fire hydrant or water supply on the side of the highway, street, or road near the fire hydrant or water supply. Provides that the blue pavement markings shall consist of a 4-inch square. Prohibits a unit of local government from placing a pavement marker on a highway unless it first obtains an encroachment permit from the agency having jurisdiction over the highway.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 605 ILCS 5/9
Engrossed: 605 ILCS 5/9