HB2139 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH
Last Action
08/15/2025 - House: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0206
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
70 ILCS 215/1  from 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 215/1  from Ch. 85, par. 1250.1
Adds reference to:
70 ILCS 1860/7.5  
70 ILCS 1860/15  from Ch. 19, par. 298
70 ILCS 1860/19  from Ch. 19, par. 302
70 ILCS 1860/21  from Ch. 19, par. 304
70 ILCS 1860/25  from 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 Allows funds to be withdrawn or paid out by Automated Clearing House transaction or other electronic means (rather than only by check or draft) and also removes the $2,500 cap for allowing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 1860/15  from Ch. 19, par. 298
70 ILCS 1860/19  from 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
DateChamberAction
01/29/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Tony M. McCombie
02/04/2025HouseFirst Reading
02/04/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
03/04/2025HouseAssigned to Executive Committee
03/12/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 012-000-000
03/12/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
03/13/2025HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Amy Elik
03/13/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Amy Elik
03/13/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
03/26/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
03/26/2025HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
04/07/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive Committee
04/08/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess
04/08/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
04/08/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
04/08/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
04/08/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman
04/09/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee; 011-000-000
04/10/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
04/10/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
04/10/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000
04/14/2025SenateArrive in Senate
04/14/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
04/14/2025SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
04/14/2025SenateFirst Reading
04/14/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
04/29/2025SenateAssigned to Local Government
05/07/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Erica Harriss
05/07/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
05/07/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Local Government
05/07/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
05/08/2025SenateDo Pass as Amended Local Government; 010-000-000
05/08/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 13, 2025
05/13/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
05/13/2025SenateSecond Reading
05/13/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 14, 2025
05/21/2025SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
05/21/2025HouseArrived in House
05/21/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
05/22/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Amy Elik
05/22/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
05/28/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Cities & Villages Committee
05/29/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Cities & Villages Committee; 010-000-000
05/30/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 113-000-000
05/30/2025HouseHouse Concurs
05/30/2025HousePassed Both Houses
06/24/2025HouseSent to the Governor
08/15/2025HouseGovernor Approved
08/15/2025HouseEffective Date January 1, 2026
08/15/2025HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0206