Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 2 D cosponsors

SR 259 — BUSINESS DIVERSITY TASK FORCE

Last action — Resolution Adopted; 044-000-000

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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Summary

Creates the Diversity Task Force on Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) to identify major issues, remove impediments, and create a fair opportunity for DBEs, MBEs, and WBEs to do business with the State of Illinois, specifically the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB), and the Illinois Tollway Authority. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Changes the membership structure of the Task Force.

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Plain-language change summary

The revised version of Senate Resolution 259 clarifies the composition of the Task Force by specifying that the Senate President will appoint 8 members, with one designated as chair, and the Senate Minority Leader will appoint 7, with one as vice chair. This change ensures clear leadership roles within the Task Force. Additionally, the responsibilities regarding meeting schedules and reporting requirements remain the same, meaning the Task Force will still work on recommendations to support minority firms in Illinois, but with a more defined structure in place. This matters because a well-structured Task Force is likely to operate more effectively and provide focused solutions for minority business participation in state contracts.

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*LRB10111735MST58385r* SR0259 LRB101 11735 MST 58385 r SENATE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Disadvantaged Business Entities (DBEs), Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), and Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), are an important and growing part of the Illinois economy;
*LRB10111735MST58385r* 10100SR0259 Enrolled LRB101 11735 MST 58385 r SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
259 WHEREAS, Disadvantaged Business Entities (DBEs), Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), and Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), are an important and growing part of the Illinois economy;
therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that the Diversity Task Force on Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), and Women Business Enterprises SR0259 -2- LRB101 11735 MST 58385 r (WBEs) is created to identify major issues, remove impediments, and create a fair opportunity for DBEs, MBEs, and WBEs to do business with the State of Illinois, specifically the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB), and the Illinois Tollway Authority;
therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that the Diversity Task Force on Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), and Women Business Enterprises 10100SR0259 Enrolled -2- LRB101 11735 MST 58385 r (WBEs) is created to identify major issues, remove impediments, and create a fair opportunity for DBEs, MBEs, and WBEs to do business with the State of Illinois, specifically the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB), and the Illinois Tollway Authority;
and be it further RESOLVED, That the Task Force shall be comprised of 15 members appointed by the Illinois Senate President, including the appointment of the chair and vice chair(s), and shall include members from firms representing DBEs, MBEs, WBEs, and prime contractors;
and be it further RESOLVED, That the Task Force shall be comprised of 15 members, 8 appointed by the Senate President, of which one shall be selected by the President to serve as chair, and 7 appointed by the Senate Minority Leader, of which one shall be selected by the Minority Leader to serve as vice chair;
members of the Task Force shall include individuals from firms representing DBEs, MBEs, WBEs, and prime contractors;
and be it further RESOLVED, That the Department of Labor Shall provide SR0259 -3- LRB101 11735 MST 58385 r administrative support;
and be it further 10100SR0259 Enrolled -3- LRB101 11735 MST 58385 r RESOLVED, That the Department of Labor Shall provide administrative support;
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Action History

  1. Resolution Adopted; 044-000-000

  2. Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions March 28, 2019

  3. Be Adopted as Amended Executive; 015-000-000

  4. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  5. Waive Posting Notice

  6. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive

  7. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  8. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler

  9. Assigned to Executive

  10. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  11. Referred to Assignments

  12. Filed with Secretary

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

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Motion To Adopt

Passed 44 Yea · 0 Nay · 15 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 19007
Democrat 17003
Republican 8005
Total 440015
% of votes cast 75%0%0%25%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Gillespie — Yea
Glowiak — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Steans — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Harris — Yea
Brady — Yea
Mulroe — Yea
Bush — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
Crowe — Yea
Cullerton, T. — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Righter — Yea
Sandoval — Not Voting
Schimpf — Not Voting
Barickman — Not Voting
Bertino-Tarrant — Not Voting
Stewart — Not Voting
Oberweis — Not Voting
Landek — Not Voting
Link — Yea
Manar — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Van Pelt — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Not Voting
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Not Voting
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Dan McConchie Republican Not Voting
Dave Syverson Republican Not Voting
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Not Voting
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Not Voting
Travis Weaver Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 259 do?
Creates the Diversity Task Force on Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) to identify major issues, remove impediments, and create a fair opportunity for DBEs, MBEs, and WBEs to do business with the State of Illinois, specifically the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB), and the Illinois Tollway Authority. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Changes the membership structure of the Task Force.
Who sponsors SR 259?
SR 259 is sponsored by David Koehler (Democrat) and Mattie Hunter (Democrat).
What is the current status of SR 259?
This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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 SR 259?
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