SB2253Introduced in the Senate
GOVT DISCLOSURE-EMINENT DOMAIN
Introduced by Ram Villivalam, District 8
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department of Transportation to consult with all Class 1 and short line railroads and relevant businesses engaged in the railroad industry in preparation of the State Rail Plan. Creates the Freight Rail Transportation Coordinating Committee. Amends the Public Officer Prohibited Activities Act. Authorizes an authorized representative to sign the disclosure with knowledge of the information required by the disclosure. Authorizes disclosure by providing a copy of the most recent proxy statement or other official corporate document filed in the previous calendar year with the Securities and Exchange Commission or similar federal regulatory body. Amends the Eminent Domain Act. Allows a party authorized to take property to file a complaint in circuit court if the owner agrees on the compensation to be paid but (i) is unable to convey clear title or provide all required documents to convey title or comply with any State or federal legal requirements to complete an acquisition by agreement; or (ii) the acquiring agency does not receive needed documents to enable processing of or the issuance of a warrant for the payment of compensation to the property owner. Provides that for property being acquired by the Department of Transportation under the Illinois Highway Code, the Illinois Commerce Commission shall issue its final order within 6 months after the date that the petition is filed unless the Commission extends the period for issuing a final order. Provides that the Commission may extend the 6-month period for issuing a final order for up to an additional 3-month period on its own motion or on a petition filed with good cause by any party. Provides that the Commission may grant such an extension for good cause. Provides that if the Commission extends the period for issuing a final order, then the schedule for the proceeding may not be further extended beyond the 3-month period, and the Commission shall issue its final order within the extension period. Authorizes the Commission to have the power to establish an expedited schedule for making its determination on a petition filed by the Department in less than 6 months if it finds that the public interest requires the setting of an expedited schedule. Allows notice to property owners to be sent, in addition to the United States Postal Service, by a designated private delivery service as defined by the Internal Revenue Service if the service provides the same function as certified mail with return receipt, or the letter is personally served. The Department of Transportation shall report to the General Assembly no later than January 31 of each year the number of cases filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission under this Article during the previous year and the length of time taken, in months, to issue each final order during the previous calendar year. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0415
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · May 28, 2025
84
Yes
30
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
116 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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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. Ram Villivalam
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis
Sponsor Removed Sen. Seth Lewis
Assigned to Judiciary
Do Pass Judiciary; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
Sponsor Removed Sen. Chris Balkema
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Judiciary
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Postponed - Judiciary
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary; 009-000-000
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Villivalam
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 013-006-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 084-030-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 15, 2025
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0415
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