IllinoisHB1364104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET

JOLIET ARSENAL AUTHORITY

Sponsored By: Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. (Democratic)

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New development authority for Joliet Arsenal

The law creates the Joliet Arsenal Development Authority to reuse former arsenal land and grow jobs. Its area covers about 3,000 acres in Will County, including Channahon, Crest Hill, Elwood, Joliet, Lockport, Manhattan, Rockdale, Romeoville, Symerton, and Wilmington. The Authority is a public body of the State. It ends on the later of 30 years after the Act took effect or one year after all its debts are paid. When it ends, its rights and property pass to Will County or the State.

Authority director, staff, and meeting rules

The Board can hire an Executive Director with finance or development experience, including bond rules. The Director runs daily operations, attends Board meetings, and is paid as set by the Board. The Board can also hire employees and outside experts and set their duties and pay. The Chair can call meetings, and six members can require a meeting by signed written notice. Six members make a quorum, and at least six yes votes are needed for any official act.

Rules for Joliet Arsenal board seats

All Board members must live in Will County. Members serve four-year terms that start on the third Monday in January, and vacancies are filled only for the rest of the term. Each year, the Chair is elected from members appointed by the Will County Executive. The Governor can remove a member for incompetence, neglect of duty, or malfeasance, and can make temporary appointments when the Senate is not in session. Board members are unpaid but can be repaid necessary expenses. Within 30 days after these amendments took effect, the mayors of Romeoville, Lockport, Crest Hill, Rockdale, and Channahon each appoint one additional member, with initial terms ending the third Monday in January of the term year.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Anthony DeLuca
Democratic • House
Patrick J. Joyce
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 326 • No: 0

House vote • 5/30/2025

Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 House Concurs

Yes: 115 • No: 0

House vote • 5/29/2025

Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee;

Yes: 12 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/22/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 57 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/21/2025

Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary;

Yes: 6 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/8/2025

Do Pass Judiciary;

Yes: 8 • No: 0

House vote • 4/8/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 116 • No: 0

House vote • 3/12/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee;