SB0638Introduced in the Senate
LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH
Introduced by Suzanne Glowiak Hilton, District 23
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, if the moneys in the general fund of a municipality exceed the municipality's operating expenses for the immediately preceding calendar year, then the municipality may establish an OPEB trust or deposit moneys into an existing OPEB trust. Provides that the trusts are in addition to pension benefits provided by the municipality for its employees under the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that the trustee of the OPEB trusts shall be the municipality. Provides that the treasurer of the municipality and the trustee shall be indemnified by the municipality to the fullest extent permitted by law for their actions taken with respect to the OPEB trust. Provides that the assets of an OPEB trust shall be managed by the treasurer of the municipality in any manner, subject only to the prudent investor standard and any requirements of applicable federal law.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0617
July 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · May 21, 2026
110
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
112 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 |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | 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 |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Executive
Do Pass Executive; 011-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Approved for Consideration Assignments
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 25, 2026
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Pensions
Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Pensions; 008-000-000
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Glowiak-Hilton
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Martha Deuter
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Personnel & Pensions Committee
Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026
Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Personnel & Pensions Committee; Rep. Robyn Gabel
Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 075-036-001
Do Pass / Short Debate Personnel & Pensions Committee; 010-000-000
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kyle Moore
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0617
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