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IllinoisHB1437104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET
NON-PROFIT INVESTMENT POOL
Sponsored By: Bob Morgan (Democratic)
Became Law
state government administrationassignmentsexecutive
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
24 provisions identified: 13 benefits, 1 costs, 10 mixed.
25% credit for historic rehabs
If your project is a certified rehab in a River Edge Redevelopment Zone, you get a tax credit equal to 25% of qualified rehab costs. The Department of Natural Resources decides eligible costs and issues the credit certificate. The Department may charge an issuance fee up to 2% of the credit. The credit applies only if you meet the law’s minimum spending rules.
Bigger tax credit for apprentices
Employers get $3,500 per qualifying apprentice. Jobs in certain underserved areas get an extra $1,500 per apprentice. The total credits statewide cannot exceed $5 million each year and are first‑come, first‑served. Apprentices must be Illinois residents, at least 16, full‑time in a registered apprenticeship, and working in Illinois.
Menard County quick-take for road work
Menard County can use quick‑take condemnation for certain listed parcels to rebuild the Athens Blacktop corridor (FAS 574). The power lasts for one year after May 31, 2025 and uses a fast court process to take property. The authorization ends July 1, 2027.
Elections Task Force continues to 2027
The Illinois Elections and Infrastructure Integrity Task Force remains in effect until July 1, 2027. The State Board of Elections staffs the group. It must report findings and recommendations, including an evaluation of the 2024 election.
State RICO law stays through 2027
Illinois’ street gang RICO rules remain in force and past actions under them are validated. The law applies to claims and cases filed before or after the act. It now runs through July 1, 2027.
Two-year safe gun storage campaign
The state runs a two‑year safe gun storage awareness campaign if funds are provided. It includes public messages, distribution of locks and safes, buy‑backs with counseling and training, and a full evaluation. Materials are culturally targeted, and results track changes in storage habits.
Stable funding for Chicago-area transit
Until the state runs the new transit tax, the Authority withholds 15% and sends the other 85% to CTA, Metra, and Pace by area. When money comes from the Sales Tax Reform Fund, the Authority keeps 15% and sends 85% to the Service Boards by formula. All deposits in the transit funds are paid to the Authority by a continuing appropriation, and the Comptroller and Treasurer make required monthly Road Fund transfers to cover certified bond amounts, within legal caps. State assistance is capped (up to $55 million and up to $100 million each year), and totals for fiscal years 2020 and 2021 are reduced by 5%. Beginning with the fiscal year that starts July 1, 2024, $150 million of the annual transfers come from the Road Fund; for that year only, another $75 million comes from the Road Fund and $50 million from the Underground Storage Tank Fund.
Tighter budget, fare, and data rules for transit
The Authority cannot get Fund payments for a year until it certifies it adopted a lawful budget and two‑year plan approved by at least 12 board votes, with a public hearing and required filings. Each budget must show fares cover at least 50% of total transit costs and 10% for ADA paratransit; both rules may be lower in fiscal years 2021–2026 due to COVID‑19, and ADA math can exclude certain capital contracting costs under federal rules. The Authority’s admin costs are capped to grow only 5% over the prior cap, and Service Boards may do capital work only if it is in their Five‑Year Capital Program. The Executive Director can get read‑only, real‑time access to Service Board finances within 30 days. In fiscal years 2024 and 2025, boards must publish monthly operations and safety data, and DOT grants that reimburse free or reduced fares are withheld if the Authority does not certify that the data was published.
Hydrogen Economy Act ends in 2026
The Hydrogen Economy Act is repealed on June 1, 2026. This ends that program and changes rules for related industry activity after that date.
New rules for single-prime construction bids
The Capital Development Board must make a written decision, with procurement approval, before using single‑prime delivery. Public colleges must give notice, meet prequalification rules, and keep records before using single‑prime. For contracts over $250,000, bids must allow separate bidding for five main trades unless an exception applies. Public colleges may award up to $100 million in single‑prime contracts each year. Advisory copies go to the Procurement Policy Board and the Commission on Equity and Inclusion.
Only state can add power-plant taxes
The State alone can create new taxes or fees on electricity generation, generation capacity, or power‑plant emissions after this law. Local governments cannot add new taxes or fees on those topics. This stops new local electricity‑related levies and moves those decisions to the State level.
Easier clearing of expired home liens
Counties can set up a process to clear expired mechanics liens on homes. The recorder sends notice telling the lienholder to sue or lose the lien, and may refer it to the county’s code hearing unit. The code hearing unit must decide these cases; if no qualified judge is ready, the case goes to circuit court. Owners must confirm the lien is not in court now. This pilot ends January 1, 2026.
Lottery ticket funds up to 10 causes
The Lottery runs a special scratch‑off ticket from January 1, 2024 until January 1, 2027. Up to 10 causes share the net money evenly. Funds move from the State Lottery Fund to each cause’s fund.
Panel reviews crimes that bar office
A state task force studies what crimes should stop someone from holding public office. Appointments happen within 30 days, and the first meeting is within 60 days. It meets at least four times and reports to the Governor and Legislature by May 1, 2027.
Commission studies LGBTQ seniors' needs
The state creates a commission to study needs of LGBTQ older adults and their caregivers. The Governor appoints members within 60 days. The commission meets at least quarterly, files annual reports, and issues a final report by March 30, 2027.
Faster approvals for state VA facilities
State VA health projects paid for by the General Assembly do not need Health Facilities Planning Act permits. The VA must tell the Planning Board the project’s planned capacity, location, and opening date, and report when the facility is licensed. Normal planning rules still apply if the VA discontinues a facility or a service.
Lottery tickets fund health grants
The Lottery runs two special scratch‑offs to fund health grants. Ticket For The Cure supports breast cancer research, services, and education, and cannot pay overhead; it ends December 31, 2026. Quality of Life supports HIV/AIDS prevention and grants split by nonprofit budget size (50% small, 25% medium, 25% large); it ends December 31, 2025.
State study on food deserts
The state will study food insecurity in urban and rural food deserts if funds are provided. The report covers causes, policy ideas, maps, and ownership patterns, and is due to the Legislature by December 31, 2026.
Youth-in-care mental health task force
A nine‑member task force studies mental health care for youth in state care. It meets at least monthly starting no later than July 1, 2022, sends quarterly updates, and files a final report by December 31, 2026. The task force then ends.
Local election and park timing changes
Candidates for multi‑township assessor now file petitions no more than 113 days and no less than 134 days before the consolidated election. When creating a 7‑member park board or moving to 4‑year terms, the first election must be at least 197 days after approval. If a park board vacancy happens with more than 28 months left but less than 123 days before the next election, the appointee serves until the second regular election. The law also validates earlier changes to forest preserve laws back to November 15, 2021 and protects actions taken under them.
Park districts can sell two sites
The Rockford Park District may sell the former Elliot Golf Course, but only if 80% of commissioners approve and the price is at least the average of three appraisals. Rockford’s Public Works has 45 days to review nearby development plans for drainage and flooding issues. The Joliet Park District may sell the Splash Station facility with a four‑fifths board vote and the same appraisal rule. Both sale powers end January 1, 2026.
How superintendent vacancies get filled
Vacancies in regional superintendent offices must be filled in 60 days. In a single‑county region, the county board chair appoints with board consent; in multicounty regions, county board chairs vote with weighted votes. Appointees must match the last elected superintendent’s party, meet all qualifications, get a State Superintendent eligibility certificate, and post the required bond. If more than 28 months remain and the vacancy is at least 130 days before the next general election, voters choose a replacement then; otherwise, party committees or adjusted filing windows apply. If the superintendent is on active military duty, a temporary appointee serves until they return, and objections follow standard Election Code rules. Home‑rule counties under 2,000,000 fill vacancies by their county board unless local law says otherwise.
New rules for Chicago school candidates
Chicago Board of Education petitions must follow a set form and cannot use titles, degrees, or slogans. If you changed your name in the last three years, you must list prior names and file an affidavit. Petitions must include a statement of candidacy, required signatures, a notarized circulator signature, and a county clerk receipt for filing a statement of economic interests. File with the election board where the district’s main office is; the 2024 general election uses a special Article 10 process. The board may provide forms and publish notice, must certify candidates and send campaign‑finance notices, must acknowledge filing within seven days, and you must withdraw if you filed for both a full term and a vacancy.
Superintendent election and bond rules
Regional superintendents are elected at times set by general election law, and winners must meet School Code qualifications. The bond must be filed with the county clerk where the office sits, and certified copies must be filed with each other county clerk in the region. This improves clarity on timing and public records.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Bob Morgan
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Aarón M. Ortíz
Democratic • House
Ann M. Williams
Democratic • House
Anna Moeller
Democratic • House
Anne Stava
Democratic • House
Barbara Hernandez
Democratic • House
Bill Cunningham
Democratic • Senate
Dagmara Avelar
Democratic • House
Dave Vella
Democratic • House
Debbie Meyers-Martin
Democratic • House
Diane Blair-Sherlock
Democratic • House
Edgar González, Jr.
Democratic • House
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
Democratic • House
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
Democratic • House
Joyce Mason
Democratic • House
Justin Slaughter
Democratic • House
Katie Stuart
Democratic • House
Kevin John Olickal
Democratic • House
La Shawn K. Ford
Democratic • House
Lisa Davis
Democratic • House
Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
Democratic • House
Martha Deuter
Democratic • House
Mattie Hunter
Democratic • Senate
Maura Hirschauer
Democratic • House
Michelle Mussman
Democratic • House
Nicolle Grasse
Democratic • House
Sharon Chung
Democratic • House
Stephanie A. Kifowit
Democratic • House
Sue Scherer
Democratic • House
Suzanne M. Ness
Democratic • House
Thaddeus Jones
Democratic • House
William "Will" Davis
Democratic • House
Yolonda Morris
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 10/31/2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 House Concurs
Yes: 74 • No: 26
House vote • 10/31/2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs
Yes: 74 • No: 26
Senate vote • 10/30/2025
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 41 • No: 16
House vote • 10/30/2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee;
Yes: 3 • No: 2
House vote • 10/30/2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee;
Yes: 3 • No: 2
Senate vote • 5/15/2025
Do Pass as Amended Executive;
Yes: 9 • No: 4
House vote • 4/10/2025
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 74 • No: 38
House vote • 4/7/2025
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted State Government Administration Committee;
Yes: 5 • No: 2
House vote • 3/5/2025
Do Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee;
Yes: 5 • No: 3
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0434
11/21/2025HouseEffective Date November 21, 2025
11/21/2025HouseGovernor Approved
11/21/2025HouseSent to the Governor
11/20/2025HousePassed Both Houses
10/31/2025HouseHouse Concurs
10/31/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 House Concurs 074-026-000
10/31/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 074-026-000
10/31/2025House3/5 Vote Required
10/31/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-002-000
10/30/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-002-000
10/30/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
10/30/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
10/30/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Bob Morgan
10/30/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Bob Morgan
10/30/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 4
10/30/2025HouseArrived in House
10/30/2025HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Bob Morgan
10/30/2025HouseThird Reading - Passed; 041-016-000
10/30/2025Senate3/5 Vote Required
10/30/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
10/30/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Adopted; Cunningham
10/30/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Withdrawn by Sen. Bill Cunningham
10/30/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Withdrawn by Sen. Bill Cunningham
10/30/2025SenateRecalled to Second Reading
10/30/2025Senate
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Engrossed
Enrolled
House Amendment 1
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1
Senate Amendment 2
Senate Amendment 3
Senate Amendment 4