HB5591 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
SCH CD-LOCAL FOOD CONTRACTS
Last Action
3/27/2026 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Code. In a provision granting a school board the power to award certain contracts to the lowest responsible bidder, provides for an exception for contracts that give a preference to State, regional, or local suppliers (rather than only State or regional suppliers) that source local food products.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/06/2026 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar |
| 2/13/2026 | House | First Reading |
| 2/13/2026 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/18/2026 | House | Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; Rep. Ann M. Williams |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 072-037-000 |
| 3/27/2026 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee |