SB2896Introduced in the Senate
TIF-BIG ISLAND RIVER DISTRICT
Introduced by Michael Halpin, District 36
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, on and after the effective date of the amendatory Act, a redevelopment project area and any amendment adding an additional area to any existing redevelopment project areas created under the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act of the Municipal Code may include areas within the Big Island River Conservancy District created under the River Conservancy Districts Act only if the municipality receives unanimous consent from both (1) the board of trustees of the Big Island River Conservancy District and (2) the joint review board created to review the proposed redevelopment project area and any proposed amendment of any existing redevelopment area. Amends the River Conservancy Districts Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 15, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Local Government Committee · February 18, 2026
11
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
11 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Napoleon Harris | 15 | Yes |
| Laura Murphy | 28 | Yes |
| Adriane Johnson | 30 | Yes |
| Mary Edly-Allen | 31 | Yes |
| Craig Wilcox | 32 | Yes |
| Li Arellano | 37 | Yes |
| Linda Holmes | 42 | Yes |
| Rachel Ventura | 43 | Yes |
| Sally Turner | 44 | Yes |
| Paul Faraci | 52 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Local Government
Do Pass Local Government; 011-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 24, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 26, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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