HB4512Introduced in the House
FOREST/RIVER DIST-BIDS
Introduced by Debbie Meyers-Martin, District 38
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Cook County Forest Preserve District Act and the River Conservancy Districts Act. Makes changes to the competitive bidding thresholds for contracts entered into by River Conservancy Districts or the Cook County Forest Preserve District for supplies, materials, or work. Changes the bid threshold to $60,000 for contracts related to supplies or materials, $30,000 for contracts involving work, or a lower amount for any contract for supplies, materials, or work, if required by board policy. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Referred to Assignments
April 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Third Reading · April 8, 2026
82
Yes
25
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
110 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
| Margaret Croke | 12 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Counties & Townships Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Counties & Townships Committee; 011-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 082-025-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 14, 2026
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
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