HB4197Introduced in the House
AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION-LABOR
Introduced by Harry Benton, District 97
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that a grant made by the Department of Transportation to municipalities and airport authorities for the renovation, construction, and development of airport facilities must include a condition that the renovation, construction, and development of airport facilities is covered by a project labor agreement entered into with the local building and construction trades council having geographic jurisdiction over the airport facilities. Amends the Airport Authorities Act. Provides that any contract entered into by an airport authority to construct, develop, expand, extend, or improve any airport or airport facility must include a project labor agreement entered into with the local building and construction trades council having geographic jurisdiction over the airport or airport facility. Defines "project labor agreement". Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
March 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Harry Benton
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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