All Roll Calls
Yes: 264 • No: 0
IllinoisSB2493104th General Assembly (2025–2026)SenateWALLET
GEOLOGY ACT SUNSET EXTENSION
Sponsored By: Christopher Belt (Democratic)
Became Law
assignmentslicensed activitiesstate government administrationexecutive
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Electric co-ops can build broadband
Electric cooperatives that win state or federal broadband grants can build and sell internet service inside the grant area. They can use their electric easements, use others by agreement, and place underground lines along highways with permits. The Transportation Department keeps control of highway permits and can approve, deny, and charge fees. State agencies set grant rules and must weigh how fast projects deliver service; grants may pay for easements, rights-of-way, licenses, or use of public assets needed for service. These authorities end on January 1, 2030.
Broadband crews can enter your property
If your land is in a broadband grant area, the grant recipient can enter to install lines after getting required permits. You must get written notice 14 to 60 days before entry by certified mail, private delivery, or personal service. The notice lists the work plan, dates, contact info, overhead standards, and a statement that you are not liable for normal use after underground installs. You can seek just compensation, but you must send a written demand within 45 days after the stated deployment date and file suit within 6 months of the original notice. Claims do not delay construction. The company must pay for any physical damage it causes.
Prevailing wages and apprentice hours
Workers on these broadband projects must be paid the prevailing wage and benefits, and Davis-Bacon rules apply when federal funds require it. Employers must include wage and bond terms in contracts, keep certified payrolls, and report monthly to the Department of Labor. Apprentices must perform at least 10% of the hours in each pay class, based on actual or estimated hours, whichever is less. These labor rules end on January 1, 2030.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Christopher Belt
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Andrew S. Chesney
Republican • Senate
Doris Turner
Democratic • Senate
Jay Hoffman
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 6/1/2025
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs
Yes: 57 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/31/2025
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive;
Yes: 13 • No: 0
House vote • 5/30/2025
Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed
Yes: 116 • No: 0
House vote • 5/29/2025
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted State Government Administration Committee;
Yes: 8 • No: 0
House vote • 5/7/2025
Do Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee;
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/9/2025
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 56 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/19/2025
Do Pass Licensed Activities;
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0426
8/15/2025SenateEffective Date August 15, 2025
8/15/2025SenateGovernor Approved
8/15/2025SenateSent to the Governor
6/30/2025SenatePassed Both Houses
6/1/2025SenateSenate Concurs
6/1/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 057-000-000
6/1/2025Senate3/5 Vote Required
6/1/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 013-000-000
5/31/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Executive
5/31/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
5/31/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Christopher Belt
5/31/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
5/31/2025SenateChief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Christopher Belt
5/31/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
5/31/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2 - May 30, 2025
5/30/2025SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2
5/30/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled
5/30/2025HouseThird Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 116-000-000
5/30/2025HouseChair Rules placed on Standard debate.
5/30/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
5/30/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
5/30/2025HouseRecalled to Second Reading - Short Debate
5/30/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted State Government Administration Committee; 008-000-000
5/29/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to State Government Administration Committee
5/28/2025House
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Amendment 1
House Amendment 2
Introduced