Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: Died

HB 2738 — SCH CD-SCH BUILDING-REFERENDUM

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Amends the School Code. With regard to buildings for school purposes, provides that referendum approval is required for all school construction projects begun on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act, including, but not limited to, (i) projects with funding derived from the school district's bonded indebtedness or tax levy or any other taxes, revenues, or debt instruments, (ii) projects that involve a building being leased by the school district, (iii) projects with funding derived from the sale or disposition of other property, or (iv) projects with funding received from a grant, gift, or lease payment; defines "school construction project". Requires the referendum language to include a description of the project, the estimated total cost of the project, the source of funding for the project, and any other relevant financial information about the project, as currently required by statute. Removes provisions allowing no referendum approval for the certain purchase, construction, or building of a building. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed

  3. Moved to Suspend Rule 21 Rep. Gregory Harris

  4. Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter School

  5. Referred to Rules Committee

  6. First Reading

  7. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Thomas Morrison

Sponsors

  • Thomas Morrison · Cosponsor

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Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Thomas Morrison

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2738 do?
Amends the School Code. With regard to buildings for school purposes, provides that referendum approval is required for all school construction projects begun on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act, including, but not limited to, (i) projects with funding derived from the school district's bonded indebtedness or tax levy or any other taxes, revenues, or debt instruments, (ii) projects that involve a building being leased by the school district, (iii) projects with funding derived from the sale or disposition of other property, or (iv) projects with funding received from a grant, gift, or lease payment; defines "school construction project". Requires the referendum language to include a description of the project, the estimated total cost of the project, the source of funding for the project, and any other relevant financial information about the project, as currently required by statute. Removes provisions allowing no referendum approval for the certain purchase, construction, or building of a building. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 2738?
HB 2738 is sponsored by Thomas Morrison.
What is the current status of HB 2738?
This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 2738?
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