Bill Status of HB2139  104th General Assembly

Short Description:  LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH

House Sponsors
Rep. Amy Elik - Katie Stuart - Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer - Jay Hoffman, David Friess, Kevin Schmidt and Thaddeus Jones

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Erica Harriss)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  5/21/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
70 ILCS 215/1from Ch. 85, par. 1250.1


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Fair and Exposition Authority Reconstruction Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

House Floor Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
70 ILCS 215/1from Ch. 85, par. 1250.1
Adds reference to:
70 ILCS 1860/7.5
70 ILCS 1860/15from Ch. 19, par. 298
70 ILCS 1860/19from Ch. 19, par. 302
70 ILCS 1860/21from Ch. 19, par. 304
70 ILCS 1860/25from Ch. 19, par. 308

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends America's Central Port District Act. Authorizes the District Board to borrow money from a governmental agency, bank, or other financial institution (rather than only a bank or other financial institution). Changes the definition of "financial institution". Provides that a majority of the appointed Board (rather than 5 members of the Board) constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. Provides that the governing board and administrative body of the Port District is a Board of Commissioners consisting of up to 9 members (rather than 9 members). Provides that all actions of the Board must be by ordinance or resolution, and the affirmative vote of a majority of those members physically present is necessary for the adoption of any ordinance or resolution. Provides that, if the chair of the Board objects to an ordinance or resolution, the objections can be overridden by a vote of at least two-thirds of the members (rather than 6 members). Allows funds to be withdrawn or paid out by Automated Clearing House transaction or other electronic means (rather than only by check or draft) and also removes the $2,500 cap for allowing a Board member or any officer of the district to sign for the treasurer to pay an obligation. Provides that, within 9 months after the end of each fiscal year, the Board must have an independent auditor prepare and complete a detailed report and financial statement. Deletes the requirement that copies of the report must be filed with the presiding officers of the county boards of Madison and Jersey Counties.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
70 ILCS 1860/15from Ch. 19, par. 298
70 ILCS 1860/19from Ch. 19, par. 302

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Deletes changes concerning the number of members of the Board of Commissioners of America's Central Port District. Deletes changes concerning the number of members of the Board of Commissioners of America's Central Port District that are needed to transact business.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/29/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Tony M. McCombie
  2/4/2025HouseFirst Reading
  2/4/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/4/2025HouseAssigned to Executive Committee
  3/12/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 012-000-000
  3/12/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/13/2025HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Amy Elik
  3/13/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Amy Elik
  3/13/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/26/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/26/2025HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  4/7/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive Committee
  4/8/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess
  4/8/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
  4/8/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
  4/8/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
  4/8/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman
  4/9/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee; 011-000-000
  4/10/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  4/10/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  4/10/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000
  4/14/2025SenateArrive in Senate
  4/14/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  4/14/2025SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
  4/14/2025SenateFirst Reading
  4/14/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
  4/29/2025SenateAssigned to Local Government
  5/7/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Erica Harriss
  5/7/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  5/7/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Local Government
  5/7/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  5/8/2025SenateDo Pass as Amended Local Government; 010-000-000
  5/8/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 13, 2025
  5/13/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
  5/13/2025SenateSecond Reading
  5/13/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 14, 2025
  5/21/2025SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
  5/21/2025HouseArrived in House
  5/21/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1