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SB 3274

$IDOT-MODOC FERRY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Terri Bryant and 1 co-sponsor

Allocates 250,000 from General Revenue to IDOT to cover ongoing operations of the Ste. Genevieve–Modoc River Ferry.

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
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Bill Summary · SB 3274

Summary of SB 3274 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Overview

  • Bill: SB 3274
  • Session: 104th Illinois General Assembly (2025-2026)
  • Introduced: February 3, 2026 by Sen. Terri Bryant; Co-sponsors: Sen. Jason Plummer
  • Sponsor/Co-sponsors note: The bill is introduced as an appropriation measure related to transportation funding.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary purpose of SB 3274 is to appropriate funds to support the operations of a specific ferry service: the Ste. Genevieve – Modoc River Ferry.
  • The measure aims to ensure the ongoing operational costs of this interstate or cross-state ferry service by providing state General Revenue Fund support.

Key Provisions

  • Appropriation Amount: $250,000 (General Revenue Fund).
  • Eligible Uses: Expenses related to the operations of the Ste. Genevieve – Modoc River Ferry. The bill specifies that the appropriation is for ongoing operational costs (not capital improvements or non-operational items).
  • Source of Funds: General Revenue Fund of the State of Illinois.
  • Authority/Agency: Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is designated to administer the funds for ferry operations.
  • Effective Date: July 1, 2026.

Impact and Beneficiaries

  • Primary Beneficiary: The Ste. Genevieve – Modoc River Ferry operation (the ferry service itself), including its passengers, commercial users, and potentially the local communities that rely on the service for transportation and commerce.
  • Broader Impact: By funding ferry operations, the bill supports regional transportation connectivity across the river and may influence local economies, tourism, and commute patterns in the surrounding areas.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Status: Introduced and referred to committees for appropriations consideration (Appropriations – Public Safety and Infrastructure).
  • Committee Deadlines: Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline established for May 15, 2026 (as part of the 2026 legislative process).
  • Effective Date: July 1, 2026, contingent on enactment and publication as law.

What to Watch

  • If enacted, the availability and fiscal year alignment of the appropriation could affect ferry schedules, maintenance, staffing, and service reliability.
  • The bill does not specify performance metrics, matching funds, or conditions tied to the ferry’s operation; details would likely be set in accompanying administrative rules or the IDOT funding agreement.

This summary provides the essential elements: the bill’s purpose (funding ferry operations), the amount and source of funds, the administering agency, the effective date, and the potential impacts on the Ste. Genevieve – Modoc River Ferry and related transportation networks.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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