IllinoisHB4921104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House

MUNI CD-COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS

Sponsored By: Suzanne M. Ness (Democratic)

In Committee

Summary

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the corporate authorities of a municipality may license and regulate all commercial operations within the municipality's boundaries, whether for profit or not for profit, but may not impose any tax upon their operations except as otherwise authorized by law. Limits the definition of "commercial operations" to exclude agritourism operations, agricultural properties, agribusinesses, agritourism activities, agricultural experiences, and pollution control facilities.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Suzanne M. Ness

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Barbara Hernandez

    Democratic • House

  • Martha Deuter

    Democratic • House

  • Mary Edly-Allen

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 83 • No: 34

House vote 4/8/2026

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 72 • No: 34

House vote 3/24/2026

Do Pass / Short Debate Cities & Villages Committee;

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

    5/7/2026House
  2. Referred to Assignments

    4/14/2026Senate
  3. First Reading

    4/14/2026Senate
  4. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

    4/14/2026Senate
  5. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 14, 2026

    4/10/2026Senate
  6. Arrive in Senate

    4/10/2026Senate
  7. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 072-034-000

    4/8/2026House
  8. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

    4/7/2026House
  9. Second Reading - Short Debate

    4/7/2026House
  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter

    4/7/2026House
  11. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

    3/25/2026House
  12. Do Pass / Short Debate Cities & Villages Committee; 011-000-000

    3/24/2026House
  13. Assigned to Cities & Villages Committee

    3/12/2026House
  14. Referred to Rules Committee

    2/6/2026House
  15. First Reading

    2/6/2026House
  16. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Suzanne M. Ness

    2/3/2026House

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