Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 1273 — PARK DIST-TRANSFER OF PROPERTY

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0322

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 06, 2019. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 90% · high confidence

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High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    0 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amends the Park District Code. Provides that real estate, not subject to a covenant to hold and maintain the property for public park or recreational purposes or not otherwise conveyed and replaced as provided in specified provisions, may be conveyed to another unit of local government or school district if the park district board approves the sale to the unit of local government or school district by a four-fifths vote and: (i) the park district is situated wholly within the corporate limits of that unit of local government or school district; or (ii) the real estate is conveyed for a price not less than the appraised value of the real estate as determined by the average of 3 written MAI certified appraisals or by the average of 3 written certified appraisals of State certified or licensed real estate appraisers. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

5 added · 5 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SB 1273 has simplified the process for local governments and school districts to acquire park district property. Previously, there were specific requirements regarding appraisals and approval voting, which have been revised to streamline the process. This change is significant because it could make it easier for communities to repurpose parkland for other public uses, ensuring that the needs of the community are met more efficiently.

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SB1273 Engrossed LRB101 04923 AWJ 51874 b AN ACT concerning local government.
SB1273 Enrolled LRB101 04923 AWJ 51874 b AN ACT concerning local government.
In the case of property given or sold under this subsection after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 92nd General SB1273 Engrossed - 2 - LRB101 04923 AWJ 51874 b Assembly for which this covenant is required, the conveyance must provide that ownership of the property automatically reverts to the grantor if the grantee knowingly violates the required covenant by allowing all or any part of the property to be used for purposes other than park or recreational purposes.
In the case of property given or sold under this subsection after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 92nd General SB1273 Enrolled - 2 - LRB101 04923 AWJ 51874 b Assembly for which this covenant is required, the conveyance must provide that ownership of the property automatically reverts to the grantor if the grantee knowingly violates the required covenant by allowing all or any part of the property to be used for purposes other than park or recreational purposes.
SB1273 Engrossed - 3 - LRB101 04923 AWJ 51874 b (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, this subsection (c) shall apply only to park districts that serve territory within a municipality having more than 40,000 inhabitants and within a county having more than 260,000 inhabitants and bordering the Mississippi River.
SB1273 Enrolled - 3 - LRB101 04923 AWJ 51874 b (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, this subsection (c) shall apply only to park districts that serve territory within a municipality having more than 40,000 inhabitants and within a county having more than 260,000 inhabitants and bordering the Mississippi River.
A resolution to approve the sale of the property to a SB1273 Engrossed - 4 - LRB101 04923 AWJ 51874 b not-for-profit corporation requires adoption by a majority of the park board.
A resolution to approve the sale of the property to a SB1273 Enrolled - 4 - LRB101 04923 AWJ 51874 b not-for-profit corporation requires adoption by a majority of the park board.
Such lease shall not exceed 2 SB1273 Engrossed - 5 - LRB101 04923 AWJ 51874 b and one-half times the term of years provided for in Section 8-15 governing installment purchase contracts.
Such lease shall not exceed 2 SB1273 Enrolled - 5 - LRB101 04923 AWJ 51874 b and one-half times the term of years provided for in Section 8-15 governing installment purchase contracts.
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0322

  2. Effective Date August 9, 2019

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000

  7. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  8. Second Reading - Short Debate

  9. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  10. Do Pass / Short Debate Cities & Villages Committee; 013-000-000

  11. Assigned to Cities & Villages Committee

  12. Referred to Rules Committee

  13. First Reading

  14. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Robert Martwick

  15. Arrived in House

  16. Third Reading - Passed; 054-000-000

  17. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 5, 2019

  18. Second Reading

  19. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 21, 2019

  20. Do Pass Local Government; 008-000-000

  21. Assigned to Local Government

  22. Referred to Assignments

  23. First Reading

  24. Filed with Secretary by Sen. John F. Curran

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 115 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 20000
Democrat 48001
Unaffiliated 47002
Total 115003
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Reitz — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Bailey — Yea
Batinick — Yea
Harris — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Skillicorn — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Brady — Yea
Bristow — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Jones — Yea
Kalish — Yea
Burke — Yea
Butler — Yea
Carroll — Yea
Thapedi — Yea
Caulkins — Yea
Turner — Yea
Marron — Yea
Connor — Yea
Unes — Yea
Conroy — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
McDermed — Yea
Davis — Yea
Wehrli — Yea
McSweeney — Yea
Demmer — Yea
Welter — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Wheeler — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Willis — Yea
Frese — Yea
Yednock — Yea
Yingling — Yea
Pappas — Yea
Zalewski — Yea
Parkhurst — Yea
Ramirez — Yea
Greenwood — Yea
Mazzochi — Not Voting
Madigan — Not Voting
Costa Howard — Yea
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Not Voting
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 54 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 12001
Unaffiliated 22004
Democrat 20000
Total 54005
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Link — Yea
Manar — Yea
Schimpf — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Barickman — Yea
Gillespie — Yea
Glowiak — Yea
Bennett — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Stewart — Yea
Harris — Yea
Brady — Yea
Mulroe — Yea
Bush — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Oberweis — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
Crowe — Yea
Cullerton, T. — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Righter — Yea
Sandoval — Not Voting
Steans — Not Voting
Bertino-Tarrant — Not Voting
Landek — Not Voting
Van Pelt — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Dan McConchie Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Not Voting
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1273 do?
Amends the Park District Code. Provides that real estate, not subject to a covenant to hold and maintain the property for public park or recreational purposes or not otherwise conveyed and replaced as provided in specified provisions, may be conveyed to another unit of local government or school district if the park district board approves the sale to the unit of local government or school district by a four-fifths vote and: (i) the park district is situated wholly within the corporate limits of that unit of local government or school district; or (ii) the real estate is conveyed for a price not less than the appraised value of the real estate as determined by the average of 3 written MAI certified appraisals or by the average of 3 written certified appraisals of State certified or licensed real estate appraisers. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 1273?
SB 1273 is sponsored by John F. Curran (Republican) and Robert F. Martwick (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 1273?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 06, 2019. Enacted.
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