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HB4496Introduced in the House

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Introduced by Jay Hoffman, District 113

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Creates the Capital Area Tourism Authority Act. Establishes the Capital Area Tourism Authority as a political subdivision and unit of local government for the benefit of the general public and for the promotion of business, industry, commerce, conventions, and tourism in the City of Springfield, Sangamon County, and the State of Illinois. Sets forth the powers of the Authority. Contains provisions concerning the membership of the Board of the Authority; meetings and records of the Board of the Authority; approval of the Capital Area Tourism District and Capital Area Tourism Projects; the issuance and repayment of capital area revenue bonds; reporting requirements; exemptions from taxation; investigatory authority; rulemaking; and other matters. Creates the Capital City Downtown Medical District Act. Establishes the Capital City Downtown Medical District and the Capital City Downtown Medical District Commission. Contains provisions concerning the duties and membership of the Commission; the powers of the Commission, including, but not limited to, the power to apply for and accept grants, loans, or appropriations, to acquire property, to construct facilities, to provide relocation assistance, and to sell, convey, transfer, or lease property; the Commission's rulemaking powers; judicial review of Commission actions; and other matters. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Rule 19(b) / Motion Referred to Rules Committee

July 1, 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 31, 2026

38

Yes

19

No

2

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

SenatorDistrictVote
Javier Cervantes1Yes
Omar Aquino2Yes
Mattie Hunter3Yes
Kimberly Lightford4Yes
Lakesia Collins5Not Voting
Sara Feigenholtz6Not Voting
Mike Simmons7Yes
Ram Villivalam8Yes
Laura Fine9Yes
Robert Martwick10Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to State Government Administration Committee

  5. Do Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 009-000-000

  6. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  7. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman

  8. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  9. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to State Government Administration Committee

  10. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman

  11. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

  12. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to State Government Administration Committee

  13. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted State Government Administration Committee; 007-000-000

  14. Second Reading - Short Debate

  15. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  16. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted

  17. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  18. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000

  19. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled

  20. Arrive in Senate

  21. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  22. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

  23. First Reading

  24. Referred to Assignments

  25. Assigned to Executive

  26. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  27. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon

  28. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon

  29. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  30. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive

  31. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  32. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026

  33. Re-referred to Assignments

  34. Approved for Consideration Assignments

  35. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading

  36. Second Reading

  37. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 31, 2026

  38. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Doris Turner

  39. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  40. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive

  41. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 008-004-000

  42. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Doris Turner

  43. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments

  44. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Doris Turner

  45. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.

  46. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Be Approved for Consideration Assignments

  47. Recalled to Second Reading

  48. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; D. Turner

  49. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; D. Turner

  50. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

  51. Third Reading - Passed; 038-019-000

  52. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)

  53. Arrived in House

  54. Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 2, 3

  55. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

  56. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Jay Hoffman

  57. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Jay Hoffman

  58. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee

  59. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee

  60. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000

  61. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000

  62. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal

  63. Motion Filed to Suspend House Rule(s) for Immediate Consideration Rep. Maurice A. West, II

  64. 3/5 Vote Required

  65. Motion Prevailed 074-039-000

  66. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(b) / Motion Referred to Rules Committee

  67. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Rule 19(b) / Motion Referred to Rules Committee

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