All Roll Calls
Yes: 88 • No: 29
IllinoisHB4647104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House
CIVIC CENTER-BIDDING THRESHOLD
Sponsored By: Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. (Democratic)
In Committee
Summary
Amends the Civic Center Code. Provides that all contracts for the sale of property of the value of more than the small purchase maximum under the Illinois Procurement Code (rather than $10,000) shall be awarded to the highest responsible bidder, after advertising for bids. Provides that all construction contracts and contracts for supplies, materials, equipment and services, when the expense thereof will exceed the small purchase maximum under the Illinois Procurement Code (rather than $10,000), shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder, after advertising for bids, except in specified circumstances. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Meg Loughran Cappel
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/14/2026
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 79 • No: 29
House vote • 3/19/2026
Do Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee;
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Sponsor Removed Sen. Robert Peters
4/29/2026SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
4/28/2026SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
4/28/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
4/15/2026SenateFirst Reading
4/15/2026SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
4/15/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/15/2026SenateArrive in Senate
4/15/2026SenateThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 079-029-000
4/14/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/7/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
4/7/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/20/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 009-000-000
3/19/2026HouseAssigned to State Government Administration Committee
3/12/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/3/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/3/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
1/28/2026House
Bill Text
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