SB1612Introduced in the Senate
PARK DIST - COMPETITIVE BIDS
Introduced by Laura Murphy, District 28
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Further modifies the thresholds for competitive bidding under the Park District Code, the Conservation District Act, and the Downstate Forest Preserve District Act. Provides that all contracts involving an expenditure in excess of $60,000 for supplies and materials and $30,000 for work, or a lower amount for supplies, material, or work if required by board policy, must be let to the lowest responsible bidder. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0114
August 1, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · May 21, 2025
98
Yes
13
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
111 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | 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 |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Executive
To Procurement
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 To Procurement
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Reported Back To Executive; 003-000-000
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Sub-Procurement
Reported Back To Executive; 003-000-000
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Executive; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 4, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 9, 2025
Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to State Government Administration Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 008-000-000
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 098-013-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 1, 2025
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0114
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