HB2137Introduced in the House
LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH
Introduced by Kevin Schmidt, District 114
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Governmental Account Audit Act, the Counties Code, and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that if a governmental unit, county, or municipality maintains a website, the governmental unit, county, or municipality shall post on the website information describing where all audit or financial reports of the governmental unit, county, or municipality are accessible to the public, including a link to the Comptroller's website.
Where it stands
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
August 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · May 20, 2026
58
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tony M. McCombie
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate **
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate **
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate **
Third Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 31, 2025
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 005-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Kevin Schmidt
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kevin Schmidt
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Counties & Townships Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Counties & Townships Committee; 011-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 100-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Local Government
Do Pass Local Government; 011-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0582
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
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