IllinoisSB2645104th General Assembly (2025–2026)SenateWALLET

FIRE STATION REHABILITATION

Sponsored By: Christopher Belt (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Summary

Amends the State Fire Marshal Act. Provides that the Office of the State Fire Marshal shall award grants to not-for-profit fire departments exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (in addition to units of local government) for the rehabilitation or construction of fire stations.

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2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Grants to fix and build fire stations

The law creates a grant program run by the State Fire Marshal. Local governments and nonprofit 501(c)(3) fire departments can apply. Grants pay to repair or build fire stations. The program takes effect June 7, 2023. The law does not set grant amounts in the statute.

Statewide rules for grants and stop payments

The state budget office’s Grant Accountability and Transparency Unit sets one set of rules for state grants. It sets staff, accounting, and yearly training standards. It requires clear financial reports and related‑party disclosures under federal rules (2 CFR Part 200). It bans charging one award for another award’s costs and keeping profit without approval. It keeps Stop Payment and Debarred/Suspended lists and a public grant catalog. It coordinates Single Audits and on‑site reviews and does outreach to underserved areas. Beginning March 21, 2025, these duties and rules apply. GOMB sets factors and policies for stop‑payment orders (due July 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019). The Comptroller maintains procedures that halt payments on request (due July 1, 2020), and agencies must keep files and review all grants to the recipient.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Christopher Belt

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Doris Turner

    Democratic • Senate

  • Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jay Hoffman

    Democratic • House

  • Karina Villa

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mark L. Walker

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mary Edly-Allen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mary Gill

    Democratic • House

  • Mattie Hunter

    Democratic • Senate

  • Michael W. Halpin

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike Porfirio

    Democratic • Senate

  • Napoleon Harris III

    Democratic • Senate

  • Patrick J. Joyce

    Democratic • Senate

  • Rachel Ventura

    Democratic • Senate

  • Steve Stadelman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Suzy Glowiak Hilton

    Democratic • Senate

  • Willie Preston

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 252 • No: 3

Senate vote • 5/31/2026

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs

Yes: 57 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/30/2026

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt State Government;

Yes: 6 • No: 3

House vote • 5/29/2026

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 111 • No: 0

House vote • 5/27/2026

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted State Government Administration Committee;

Yes: 9 • No: 0

House vote • 5/7/2026

Do Pass / Short Debate Police & Fire Committee;

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/26/2026

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 48 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/5/2026

Do Pass Local Government;

Yes: 10 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0841

    8/21/2026Senate
  2. Effective Date January 1, 2027

    8/21/2026Senate
  3. Governor Approved

    8/21/2026Senate
  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

    6/30/2026Senate
  5. Sent to the Governor

    6/29/2026Senate
  6. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III

    5/31/2026Senate
  7. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston

    5/31/2026Senate
  8. Passed Both Houses

    5/31/2026Senate
  9. Senate Concurs

    5/31/2026Senate
  10. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 057-000-000

    5/31/2026Senate
  11. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt State Government; 006-003-000

    5/30/2026Senate
  12. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to State Government

    5/30/2026Senate
  13. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments

    5/30/2026Senate
  14. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Christopher Belt

    5/30/2026Senate
  15. Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 31, 2026

    5/30/2026Senate
  16. Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1

    5/30/2026Senate
  17. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill

    5/29/2026House
  18. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000

    5/29/2026House
  19. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

    5/29/2026House
  20. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted

    5/29/2026House
  21. Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate

    5/29/2026House
  22. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted State Government Administration Committee; 009-000-000

    5/27/2026House
  23. Sponsor Removed Sen. Chris Balkema

    5/27/2026Senate
  24. Sponsor Removed Sen. Jil Tracy

    5/26/2026Senate
  25. Sponsor Removed Sen. Jason Plummer

    5/26/2026Senate

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