Illinois 104th Regular Session Status: Enacted 16 D cosponsors

SB 1911 — PROP TX-AFFORDABLE HOUSING

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Signed by Governor JB Pritzker (Democratic) on December 12, 2025.

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In the latest version of Bill SB 1911, the focus has shifted from addressing affordable housing initiatives to promoting economic development through a new "Statewide Innovation Development and Economy Act." This change establishes goals for boosting Illinois' economy by encouraging tourism, entertainment, and related projects via the issuance of sales tax and revenue bonds by local governments. This matters because it redirects resources and efforts toward job creation and capital investment, which could significantly impact economic growth in the state.

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SB1911 Engrossed LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b AN ACT concerning revenue.
SB1911 Enrolled LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b AN ACT concerning revenue.
Section 5.
ARTICLE 5 Section 5-1.
The Property Tax Code is amended by changing Section 15-178 as follows:
Short title.
(35 ILCS 200/15-178) Sec.
This Act may be cited as the Statewide Innovation Development and Economy Act.
15-178.
References in this Article to "this Act" mean this Article.
Affordable housing special assessment programs;
Section 5-5.
reduction Reduction in assessed value for affordable rental housing construction or rehabilitation.
Purpose;
(a) The General Assembly finds that there is a shortage of high quality affordable rental homes for low-income and very-low-income households throughout Illinois;
findings.
that owners and developers of rental housing face significant challenges building newly constructed apartments or undertaking rehabilitation of existing properties that results in rents that are affordable for low-income and very-low-income households;
(a) The General Assembly finds and declares that the purpose of this Act is to promote, stimulate, and develop the general and economic welfare of the State of Illinois and its communities and to assist in the development and redevelopment of major tourism, entertainment, retail, and related projects within eligible areas of the State, thereby creating new jobs, stimulating significant capital investment, and promoting the general welfare of the citizens of this State, by authorizing municipalities and counties to issue sales tax and revenue (STAR) bonds for the financing of STAR bond projects, as defined in Section 5-10, and to otherwise exercise the powers and authorities granted to municipalities.
and that it will help Cook County and other parts of Illinois address the extreme shortage of affordable rental housing by developing a statewide policy to determine the assessed value for newly constructed and rehabilitated affordable rental housing that both encourages investment and incentivizes property owners to keep rents affordable.
(b) The General Assembly further finds and declares that:
(b) Each chief county assessment officer shall implement SB1911 Engrossed - 2 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b special assessment programs to reduce the assessed value of all eligible newly constructed residential real property or qualifying rehabilitation to all eligible existing residential real property in accordance with subsection (c) for 10 taxable years after the newly constructed residential real property or the qualifying rehabilitation of a improvements to existing residential real property is are put in service.
(1) It is the policy of the State, in the interest of SB1911 Enrolled - 2 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b promoting the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of all the people of the State, to provide incentives to create new job opportunities, and to promote major tourism, entertainment, retail, and related projects within the State.
Any county with less than 3,000,000 inhabitants may decide not to implement one or both of the special assessment programs defined in subparagraph (1) of subsection (c) of this Section and subparagraph (2) of subsection (c) of this Section upon passage of an ordinance by a majority vote of the county board.
(2) It is in the public interest to limit the portion of the aggregate proceeds of STAR bonds issued that are derived from the State sales tax increment pledged to pay STAR bonds in any STAR bond district to not more than 50% of the total development costs for a STAR bond project in the STAR bond district as set forth in subsection (g) of Section 5-45.
Subsequent to a vote to opt out of this special assessment program, any county with less than 3,000,000 inhabitants may decide to implement one or both of the special assessment programs defined in subparagraph (1) of subsection (c) of this Section and subparagraph (2) of subsection (c) of this Section upon passage of an ordinance by a majority vote of the county board.
(3) As a result of the costs of land assemblage, financing, and infrastructure and other project costs, the private sector, without the assistance contemplated in this Act, is unable to develop major tourism, entertainment, retail, and related projects in some parts of the State.
A county opting out shall not disqualify or shorten the maximum eligibility periods for any property approved to receive a reduced valuation prior to the county opting out.
(4) The type of projects for which this Act is intended must be of a certain size and scope and must be developed in a cohesive and comprehensive manner.
The special assessment programs available under this Section shall be available to all qualifying developments regardless of whether or not the property has or is currently receiving any other public financing or subsidies or subject to any regulatory agreements with any public entity, or both.
(5) The eligible tracts of land are more likely to remain underused and undeveloped or to be developed in a piecemeal manner resulting in inefficient and poorly planned developments that do not maximize job creation, job retention, and tax revenue generation within the SB1911 Enrolled - 3 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b State.
The SB1911 Engrossed - 3 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b changes made to this subsection by this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly are declarative of existing law and shall not be construed as a new enactment.
(6) There are multiple eligible areas in the State that could benefit from this Act.
Property is eligible for the special assessment program if and only if all of the following factors have been met:
(7) Investment in major tourism, entertainment, retail, and related development within the State would stimulate economic activity in the State, including the creation and maintenance of jobs, the creation of new and lasting infrastructure and other improvements, and the attraction and retention of interstate tourists and entertainment events that generate significant economic activity.
(1) at the conclusion of the new construction or qualifying rehabilitation, the property is a qualifying development consists of a newly constructed multifamily building containing 7 or more rental dwelling units or an existing multifamily building that has undergone qualifying rehabilitation resulting in 7 or more rental dwelling units;
(8) The continual encouragement, development, growth, and expansion of major tourism, entertainment, retail, and related projects within the State requires a cooperative and continuous partnership between government and the private sector.
and (2) the property meets the application requirements defined in subsection (f).
(9) The State has a responsibility to help create a favorable climate for new and improved job opportunities for its citizens and to increase the tax base of the State and its political subdivisions by encouraging development of major retail spaces within the State by the private sector.
(c) For those counties that are required to implement the special assessment program and do not opt out of such special assessment program, the chief county assessment officer for that county shall require that residential real property is eligible for the special assessment program if and only if one of the additional factors have been met:
(10) The provision of additional incentives by the State and its political subdivisions will relieve conditions of unemployment, maintain existing levels of employment, create new job opportunities, retain jobs SB1911 Enrolled - 4 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b within the State, increase commerce within the State, and increase the tax base of the State and its political subdivisions.
(1) except as defined in subparagraphs (E), (F), and (G) of paragraph (1) of subsection (f) of this Section, prior to the newly constructed residential real property or the qualifying rehabilitation of improvements to existing residential real property being put in service, the owner of the residential real property commits that, SB1911 Engrossed - 4 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b for a period of 10 years, at least 15% of the multifamily building's units will have rents as defined in this Section that are at or below maximum rents and are occupied by households with household incomes at or below maximum income limits;
(11) The powers conferred by this Act promote and protect the health, safety, morals, and welfare of the State and are for a public purpose and public use for which public money and resources may be expended.
or (2) except as defined in subparagraphs (E), (F), and (G) of paragraph (1) of subsection (f) of this Section, prior to the newly constructed residential real property or the qualifying rehabilitation of improvements to existing residential real property located in a low affordability community being put in service, the owner of the residential real property commits that, for a period of 30 years after the newly constructed residential real property or the qualifying rehabilitation of improvements to existing residential real property is are put in service, at least 20% of the multifamily building's units will have rents as defined in this Section that are at or below maximum rents and are occupied by households with household incomes at or below maximum income limits.
(12) The necessity in the public interest for the provisions of this Act is hereby declared as a matter of legislative determination.
If a reduction in assessed value is granted under one special assessment program provided for in this Section, then that same residential real property is not eligible for an additional special assessment program under this Section at the same time.
Section 5-10.
(d) The amount of the reduction in assessed value for residential real property meeting the conditions set forth in SB1911 Engrossed - 5 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b subparagraph (1) of subsection (c) shall be calculated as follows:
Definitions.
(1) if the owner of the residential real property commits for a period of at least 10 years that at least 15% but fewer than 35% of the multifamily building's units have rents at or below maximum rents and are occupied by households with household incomes at or below maximum income limits, the assessed value of the property used to calculate the tax bill shall be reduced by an amount equal to 25% of the assessed value of the property as determined by the assessor for the property in the current taxable year for either the newly constructed residential real property or based on the qualifying rehabilitation of a residential real property improvements to an existing residential real property;
In this Act:
and (2) if the owner of the residential real property commits for a period of at least 10 years that at least 35% of the multifamily building's units have rents at or below maximum rents and are occupied by households with household incomes at or below maximum income limits, the assessed value of the property used to calculate the tax bill shall be reduced by an amount equal to 35% of the assessed value of the property as determined by the assessor for the property in the current assessment year for either the newly constructed residential real property or based on the qualifying rehabilitation of a residential SB1911 Engrossed - 6 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b real property improvements to an existing residential real property.
"Base year" means the calendar year immediately before the calendar year in which the Office of the Governor approves the first STAR bond project within the STAR bond district.
(e) The amount of the reduction for residential real property meeting the conditions set forth in subparagraph (2) of subsection (c) shall be calculated as follows:
"Commence work" means the manifest commencement of actual operations on the development site, such as erecting a building, general on-site and off-site grading and utility installations, commencing design and construction documentation, ordering lead-time materials, excavating the ground to lay a foundation or a basement, or work of like description that a reasonable person would recognize as being done with the intention and purpose to continue work until the project is completed.
(1) for the first, second, and third taxable year after the residential real property is placed in service, the residential real property is entitled to a reduction in its assessed value in an amount equal to the difference between the assessed value in the year for which the incentive is sought and the assessed value for the residential real property in the base year;
"Corporate authority" or "corporate authorities" means the county board of a county;
(2) for the fourth, fifth, and sixth taxable year after the residential real property is placed in service, the property is entitled to a reduction in its assessed value in an amount equal to 80% of the difference between the assessed value in the year for which the incentive is sought and the assessed value for the residential real property in the base year;
the mayor and alderpersons or SB1911 Enrolled - 5 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b similar body when the reference is to cities;
(3) for the seventh, eighth, and ninth taxable year after the property is placed in service, the residential real property is entitled to a reduction in its assessed value in an amount equal to 60% of the difference between the assessed value in the year for which the incentive is sought and the assessed value for the residential real property in the base year;
the president and trustees or similar body when the reference is to villages or incorporated towns;
SB1911 Engrossed - 7 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b (4) for the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth taxable year after the residential real property is placed in service, the residential real property is entitled to a reduction in its assessed value in an amount equal to 40% of the difference between the assessed value in the year for which the incentive is sought and the assessed value for the residential real property in the base year;
and the council when the reference is to municipalities under the commission form of government.
and (5) for the thirteenth through the thirtieth taxable year after the residential real property is placed in service, the residential real property is entitled to a reduction in its assessed value in an amount equal to 20% of the difference between the assessed value in the year for which the incentive is sought and the assessed value for the residential real property in the base year.
"De minimis amount" means an amount less than 15% of the land area within a STAR bond district.
(f) Application requirements.
"Department" means the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
(1) In order to receive the reduced valuation under this Section, the owner must submit an application containing the following information to the chief county assessment officer for review in the form and by the date required by the chief county assessment officer or, in the absence of forms issued by the chief county assessment officer, the Department:
"Developer" means any individual, corporation, trust, estate, partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, or other entity.
(A) the owner's name;
"Developer" does not include a not-for-profit entity, political subdivision, or other agency or instrumentality of the State.
(B) the postal address and permanent index number or numbers of the parcel or parcels for which the owner is applying to receive reduced valuation under this SB1911 Engrossed - 8 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b Section;
"Development user" means an owner, operator, licensee, codeveloper, subdeveloper, or tenant that:
(C) a deed or other instrument conveying the parcel or parcels to the current owner;
(i) operates a business within a STAR bond district that is a retail store, hotel, or entertainment venue;
(D) written evidence that the new construction or qualifying rehabilitation has been completed with respect to the residential real property, including, but not limited to, copies of building permits, a notarized contractor's affidavit, and photographs of the interior and exterior of the building after new construction or rehabilitation is completed;
(ii) does not have another Illinois location within a 30-mile radius at the time of opening;
(E) written evidence that the residential real property meets local building codes, or if there are no local building codes, Housing Quality Standards, as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development;
and (iii) makes an initial capital investment, including project costs and other direct costs, of not less than $30,000,000 for the business.
(F) a list identifying the affordable units in residential real property and a written statement that the affordable units are comparable to the market rate units in terms of unit type, number of bedrooms per unit, quality of exterior appearance, energy efficiency, and overall quality of construction;
"Director" means the Director of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
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(G) a written schedule certifying the rents in each affordable unit and a written statement that these rents do not exceed the maximum rents allowable for the area in which the residential real property is located;
"Economic development region" means the counties encompassed within any one of the 10 economic development regions recognized by the Department on the effective date of SB1911 Enrolled - 6 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b this Act.
SB1911 Engrossed - 9 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b (H) documentation from the administering agency verifying the owner's participation in a qualifying income-based rental subsidy program as defined in subsection (e) of this Section if units receiving rental subsidies are to be counted among the affordable units in order to meet the thresholds defined in this Section;
"Eligible area" means contiguous parcels of real property that meet all of the following:
(I) a written statement identifying the household income for every household occupying an affordable unit and certifying that the household income does not exceed the maximum income limits allowable for the area in which the residential real property is located;
(i) the property is directly and substantially benefited by the proposed STAR bond district plan;
(J) a written statement that the owner has verified and retained documentation of household income for every household occupying an affordable unit;
(ii) at least 50% of the total land area of the real property is located within an underserved area, as defined by the Department at the time the STAR bond district plan is submitted;
and (K) any additional information consistent with this Section as reasonably required by the chief county assessment officer, including, but not limited to, any information necessary to ensure compliance with applicable local ordinances and to ensure the owner is complying with the provisions of this Section.
(iii) the property is located in an area with not less than 10,000 residents within a 5-mile radius of the proposed district;
(1.1) In order for a development to receive the reduced valuation under subsection (e), the owner must SB1911 Engrossed - 10 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b provide evidence to the county assessor's office of a fully executed project labor agreement entered into with the applicable local building trades council, prior to commencement of any and all construction, building, renovation, demolition, or any material change to the structure or land.
(iv) the property is located 15 miles or less from either a State highway or federal interstate highway;
(2) The application requirements contained in paragraph (1) of subsection (f) are continuing requirements for the duration of the reduction in assessed value received and may be annually or periodically verified by the chief county assessment officer for the county whereby the benefit is being issued.
and (v) the area is found by the governing body of the political subdivision to meet the following requirements:
(3) In lieu of submitting an application containing the information prescribed in paragraph (1) of subsection (f), the chief county assessment officer may allow for submission of a substantially similar certification granted by the Illinois Housing Development Authority or a comparable local authority provided that the chief county assessment officer independently verifies the veracity of the certification with the Illinois Housing Development Authority or comparable local authority.
(1) the use, condition, and character of the buildings in the area, if any, are not consistent with the purposes set forth in Section 5-5;
(4) The chief county assessment officer shall notify the owner as to whether or not the property meets the requirements of this Section.
(2) a STAR bond district within the area is expected to create or retain job opportunities within the political subdivision;
If the property does not meet the requirements of this Section, the chief county assessment officer shall provide written notice of any SB1911 Engrossed - 11 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b deficiencies to the owner, who shall then have 30 days from the date of notification to provide supplemental information showing compliance with this Section.
(3) a STAR bond district within the area will serve to further the development of adjacent areas;
The chief county assessment officer shall, in its discretion, grant additional time to cure any deficiency.
(4) without the availability of STAR bonds, the projects described in the STAR bond district plan would not be feasible in the area;
If the owner does not exercise this right to cure the deficiency, or if the information submitted, in the sole judgment of the chief county assessment officer, is insufficient to meet the requirements of this Section, the chief county assessment officer shall provide a written explanation of the reasons for denial.
(5) a STAR bond district will strengthen the commercial sector of the political subdivision;
(5) The chief county assessment officer may charge a reasonable application fee to offset the administrative expenses associated with the program.
SB1911 Enrolled - 7 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b (6) a STAR bond district will enhance the tax base of the political subdivision;
(6) The reduced valuation conferred by this Section is limited as follows:
and (7) the formation of a STAR bond district is in the best interest of the political subdivision.
(A) The owner is eligible to apply for the reduced valuation conferred by this Section beginning in the first assessment year after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly through December 31, 2034 2027.
The findings described in paragraphs (1) through (7) are subject to the review process provided in subsections (e) and (f) of Section 5-20.
If approved, the reduction will be effective for the current assessment year, which will be reflected in the tax bill issued in the following calendar year.
For the purposes of this definition, the area may be bisected by streets, highways, roads, alleys, railways, bike paths, streams, rivers, and other waterways and still be deemed contiguous.
Owners that are approved for the reduced valuation under paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of this Section before December 31, SB1911 Engrossed - 12 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b 2034 2027 shall, at minimum, be eligible for annual renewal of the reduced valuation during an initial 10-year period if annual certification requirements are met for each of the 10 years, as described in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (4) of subsection (d) of this Section.
"Entertainment venue" means a business that has a primary use of providing a venue for entertainment attractions, rides, or other activities oriented toward the entertainment and amusement of its patrons.
If an owner is approved for the reduced valuation conferred by this Section prior to December 31, 2034 and this Section is not subsequently extended, this shall not disqualify or shorten the maximum eligibility periods for any property approved to receive a reduced valuation.
"Feasibility study" means the feasibility study described in subsection (b) of Section 5-30.
(B) Property receiving a reduction outlined in paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of this Section shall continue to be eligible for an initial period of up to 10 years if annual certification requirements are met for each of the 10 years, but shall be extended for up to 2 additional 10-year periods with annual renewals if the owner continues to meet the requirements of this Section, including annual certifications, and excluding the requirements regarding new construction or qualifying rehabilitation defined in subparagraph (D) of paragraph (1) of this subsection.
"Hotel" has the same meaning given to that term in Section 2 of the Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax Act.
(C) The annual certification materials in the year prior to final year of eligibility for the reduction in assessed value must include a dated copy of the written notice provided to tenants informing them of SB1911 Engrossed - 13 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b the date of the termination if the owner is not seeking a renewal.
"Infrastructure" means the public improvements and private improvements that serve the public purposes set forth in Section 5-5 of this Act and that benefit the STAR bond district or any STAR bond projects, including, but not limited to, streets, drives and driveways, traffic and directional signs and signals, parking lots and parking facilities, interchanges, highways, sidewalks, bridges, underpasses and SB1911 Enrolled - 8 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b overpasses, bike and walking trails, sanitary storm sewers and lift stations, drainage conduits, channels, levees, canals, storm water detention and retention facilities, utilities and utility connections, water mains and extensions, and street and parking lot lighting and connections.
(D) If the property is sold or transferred, the purchaser or transferee must comply with all requirements of this Section, excluding the requirements regarding new construction or qualifying rehabilitation defined in subparagraph (D) of paragraph (1) of this subsection, in order to continue receiving the reduction in assessed value.
"Local sales taxes" means any locally imposed taxes received by a municipality, county, or other local governmental entity arising from sales by retailers and servicemen within a STAR bond district.
Purchasers and transferees who comply with all requirements of this Section excluding the requirements regarding new construction or qualifying rehabilitation defined in subparagraph (D) of paragraph (1) of this subsection are eligible to apply for renewal on the schedule set by the initial application.
"Local sales taxes" includes business district sales taxes, taxes imposed under Section 5-50, and that portion of the net revenue allocated from the Local Government Tax Fund and the County and Mass Transit District Fund to the municipality, county, or other governmental entity under the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, and the Service Occupation Tax Act from transactions at places of business located in a STAR bond district.
(E) (Blank).
"Local sales taxes" does not include (i) any taxes authorized under the Local Mass Transit District Act or the Metro-East Park and Recreation District Act for so long as the applicable taxing district does not impose a tax on real property, (ii) any county school facility and resources occupation taxes imposed under Section 5-1006.7 of the Counties Code, (iii) any taxes authorized under the Flood Prevention District Act, (iv) any taxes authorized under the Special County Occupation Tax For Public Safety, Public Facilities, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, or Transportation SB1911 Enrolled - 9 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b Law, (v) any taxes authorized under the Regional Transportation Authority Act, (vi) any taxes authorized under the County Motor Fuel Tax Law, or (vii) any taxes authorized under the Municipal Motor Fuel Tax Law.
The owner may apply for the reduced valuation if the residential real property meets all requirements of this Section and the newly constructed residential real property or improvements to existing residential real property were put in service on or after January 1, 2015.
"Local sales tax increment" means:
However, the initial 10-year eligibility period or 30-year eligibility period, depending on the applicable program, shall be reduced by the number of years between the placed in service date and the date the owner first receives this reduced valuation.
(1) with respect to local sales taxes administered by a municipality, county, or other unit of local government, that portion of the local sales tax that is in excess of the aggregate local sales tax in the district for the same month in the base year, as determined by the respective municipality, county, or other unit of local government;
SB1911 Engrossed - 14 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b (F) The owner may apply for the reduced valuation within 2 years after the newly constructed residential real property or the qualifying rehabilitation of improvements to existing residential real property is are put in service.
the Department of Revenue shall allocate the local sales tax increment only if the local sales tax is administered by the Department;
However, the initial 10-year eligibility period or 30-year eligibility period, depending on the applicable program, shall be reduced for the number of years between the placed in service date and the date the owner first receives this reduced valuation.
and (2) with respect to local sales taxes administered by the Department of Revenue:
(G) Owners of a multifamily building receiving a reduced valuation through the Cook County Class 9 program during the year in which this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly takes effect shall be deemed automatically eligible for the reduced valuation defined in paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of this Section in terms of meeting the criteria for new construction or substantial rehabilitation for a specific multifamily building regardless of when the newly constructed residential real property or improvements to existing residential real property were put in service.
(A) except with respect to the 0.25% county portion of the 6.25% State rate, all the local sales tax paid by taxpayers in the district that is in excess of the aggregate local sales tax paid by taxpayers in the district for the same month in the base year, as determined by the Department of Revenue;
If a Cook County Class 9 owner had Class 9 status revoked on or after January 1, 2017 but can provide documents sufficient to prove that the revocation was in error or any deficiencies leading to the revocation have been cured, the chief county SB1911 Engrossed - 15 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b assessment officer may deem the owner to be eligible.
and (B) with respect to the 0.25% county portion of the 6.25% State rate, in the case of a STAR bond district that is partially or wholly within a municipality, that portion of the 0.25% county portion SB1911 Enrolled - 10 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b of the 6.25% rate paid by taxpayers in the district for sales made within the corporate limits of the municipality that is in excess of the aggregate local sales tax paid by taxpayers in the district for sales made within the corporate limits of the municipality for the same month in the base year, as determined by the Department of Revenue, but only if the corporate authorities of the county adopt an ordinance, and file a copy of the ordinance with the Department of Revenue within the same time frames as required for STAR bond occupation taxes under Section 5-50, that designates the taxes as part of the local sales tax increment under this Act.
However, owners may not receive both the reduced valuation under this Section and the reduced valuation under the Cook County Class 9 program in any single assessment year.
"Market study" means a study to determine the ability of the proposed STAR bond project to gain market share locally and regionally and to remain profitable after the term of repayment of STAR bonds.
In addition, the number of years during which an owner has participated in the Class 9 program shall count against the 3 10-year periods of eligibility for the reduced valuation as defined in subparagraph (1) of subsection (c) of this Section.
"Master developer" means a developer cooperating with a political subdivision to plan, develop, and implement a STAR bond project plan for a STAR bond district.
(H) When the property exits the special assessment program, the entire parcel shall be assessed as otherwise provided by law At the completion of the assessment reduction period described in this Section:
Subject to the limitations of Section 5-40, the master developer may work with and transfer certain development rights to other developers for the purpose of implementing STAR bond project plans and achieving the purposes of this Act.
the entire parcel will be assessed as otherwise provided by law.
A master developer for a STAR bond district shall be appointed by a political subdivision in the resolution establishing the STAR SB1911 Enrolled - 11 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b bond district, and the master developer or its affiliate must, at the time of appointment, own or have control of, through purchase agreements, option contracts, or other means, not less than 50% of the acreage within the STAR bond district.
At any time prior to exiting the special assessment program, a property owner may apply for a renewed 30-year eligibility period, to begin on the first day of the year following approval.
"Master developer" also means any successor developer who has assumed the role and responsibilities of the original master developer through the execution of an amended master development agreement and has been approved as the master developer through resolution by the applicable political subdivision.
(H-5) Any property that has reached or will reach the end of its 30-year eligibility period before December 31, 2025 may remain in the program pending a reapplication filed by December 31, 2026.
"Master development agreement" means an agreement between the master developer (or any approved successor developers) and the political subdivision to govern a STAR bond district and any STAR bond projects.
Those applications shall cite qualifying expenditures made in the 2 years before the application.
"Municipality" means the city, village, or incorporated town in which a proposed STAR bond district is located.
This subparagraph (H-5) is inoperative on and after January 31, 2027.
"New Opportunities for Vacation and Adventure District" or "NOVA district" means a STAR bond district that encompasses a minimum of 500 contiguous acres and, during the STAR bond district plan approval process, demonstrates a reasonable expectation of (1) producing a capital investment of at least $500,000,000, (2) generating not less than $300,000,000 in annual gross sales, (3) attracting at least 1,000,000 visitors annually, and (4) creating a minimum of 1,500 jobs.
SB1911 Engrossed - 16 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b (7) If the chief county assessment officer has not created application forms, the chief county assessment officer shall make publicly available and accept applications forms that shall be available to local governments from the Illinois Department of Revenue.
"Pledged STAR revenues" means those sales tax revenues and other sources of funds that are pledged to pay debt service on SB1911 Enrolled - 12 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b STAR bonds or to pay project costs under Section 5-45.
If a county Internet website exists, the application materials, as well as any other program requirements used by the county (such as application deadlines, fees, and other procedures required by the application) must be published on that website, otherwise it must be available to the public upon request at the office of the chief county assessment officer.
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any State sales tax increment or local sales tax increment from a retail entity initiating operations in a STAR bond district while terminating operations at another Illinois location within 25 miles of the STAR bond district shall not constitute pledged STAR revenues or be available to pay principal and interest on STAR bonds.
(g) As used in this Section:
For purposes of this definition, "terminating operations" means a closing of a retail operation that is directly related to the opening of the same operation or like retail entity owned or operated by more than 50% of the original ownership in a STAR bond district within one year before or after initiating operations in the STAR bond district, but it does not mean closing an operation for reasons beyond the control of the retail entity, as documented by the retail entity, subject to a reasonable finding by the municipality (or county if such retail operation is not located within a municipality) in which the terminated operations were located that the closed location contained inadequate space, had become economically obsolete, or was no longer a viable location for the retailer or serviceperson.
"Affordable units" means units that have rents that do not exceed the maximum rents as defined in this Section.
"Political subdivision" means a municipality or county that undertakes to establish a STAR bond district under the provisions of this Act.
"Assessed value for the residential real property in the base year" means the assessed value used to calculate the tax bill, as certified by the board of review, for the tax year immediately prior to the tax year in which the building permit is issued.
"Professional sports" means any of the following sports at the major league level:
For property assessed as other than residential property, the "assessed value for the residential real property in the base year" means the assessed value that would have been obtained had the property been classified as residential as derived from the board of review's certified market value.
baseball, basketball, football, or ice SB1911 Enrolled - 13 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b hockey.
"Consumer Price Index-u" means the index published by the SB1911 Engrossed - 17 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor that measures the average change in prices of goods and services purchased by all urban consumers, United States city average, not seasonally adjusted, all items, 1982-84 = 100.
"Project costs" means the total of all costs incurred or estimated to be incurred on or after the date of establishment of a STAR bond district that are reasonable or necessary to implement a STAR bond district plan or any STAR bond project plans, or both, including costs incurred for public improvements and private improvements that serve the public purposes set forth in Section 5-5 of this Act.
"Household income" includes the annual income for all the people who occupy a housing unit that is anticipated to be received from a source outside of the family during the 12-month period following admission or the annual recertification, including related family members and all the unrelated people who share the housing unit.
"Project costs" includes, without limitation:
Household income includes the total of the following income sources:
(1) costs of studies, surveys, development of plans and specifications, formation, implementation, and administration of a STAR bond district, STAR bond district plan, any STAR bond projects, or any STAR bond project plans, including, but not limited to, staff and professional service costs for architectural, engineering, legal, financial, planning, or other services;
wages, salaries and tips before any payroll deductions;
however, no charges for professional services may be based on a percentage of the tax increment collected, and no contracts for professional services, excluding architectural and engineering services, may be entered into if the terms of the contract extend beyond a period of 3 years;
net business income;
(2) property assembly costs, including, but not limited to, costs related to:
interest and dividends;
(A) the acquisition of land and other real property or rights or interests in the land or other SB1911 Enrolled - 14 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b real property located within the boundaries of a STAR bond district;
payments in lieu of earnings, such as unemployment and disability compensation, worker's compensation and severance pay;
(B) the demolition of buildings, site preparation, and site improvements that serve as an engineered barrier addressing ground level or below ground environmental contamination, including, but not limited to, parking lots and other concrete or asphalt barriers;
Social Security income, including lump sum payments;
and (C) the clearing and grading of land and the importing of additional soil and fill materials or the removal of soil and fill materials from the site;
payments from insurance policies, annuities, pensions, disability benefits and other types of periodic payments, alimony, child support, and other regular monetary contributions;
(3) subject to paragraph (6), the costs of buildings and other vertical improvements that are located within the boundaries of a STAR bond district and are owned by a political subdivision or other public entity, including without limitation police and fire stations, educational facilities, and public restrooms and rest areas;
and public assistance, except for assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
(4) costs of buildings and other vertical improvements that are located within:
"Household income" does not include:
(i) the boundaries of a STAR bond district and are owned by a development user, except that only 4 development users, other than a hotel or entertainment venue, in a STAR bond district and one hotel are eligible to include the cost of those vertical improvements as project costs, or (ii) the boundaries of a NOVA district;
earnings of children under age 18;
(5) costs of the following vertical improvements that SB1911 Enrolled - 15 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b are located within (i) the boundaries of a STAR bond district and owned by an entertainment venue, except that only one entertainment venue in a STAR bond district is eligible to include the cost of those vertical improvements as project costs, or (ii) a NOVA district:
temporary income such as cash gifts;
(A) buildings;
reimbursement for medical expenses;
(B) rides and attractions, including, but not limited to, carousels, slides, roller coasters, displays, models, towers, works of art, and similar theme and amusement park improvements;
lump sums from inheritance, insurance payments, settlements for personal or property losses;
and (C) other vertical improvements;
student financial assistance paid directly to the student or to an educational institution;
(6) costs of the design and construction of infrastructure and public works located within the boundaries of a STAR bond district that are reasonable or necessary to implement a STAR bond district plan or any STAR bond project plans, or both, except that "project costs" does not include the cost of constructing a new municipal public building principally used to provide offices, storage space, or conference facilities or vehicle storage, maintenance, or repair for administrative, public safety, or public works personnel and that is not intended to replace an existing public building unless the political subdivision makes a reasonable determination in a STAR bond district plan or any STAR bond project plans, supported by information that provides the basis for that determination, that the new SB1911 Enrolled - 16 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b municipal building is required to meet an increase in the need for public safety purposes anticipated to result from the implementation of the STAR bond district plan or any STAR bond project plans;
foster child SB1911 Engrossed - 18 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b care payments;
(7) costs of the design and construction of the following improvements located outside the boundaries of a STAR bond district if the costs are essential to further the purpose and development of a STAR bond district plan and either (i) part of and connected to sewer, water, or utility service lines that physically connect to the STAR bond district or (ii) significant improvements for adjacent off-site highways, streets, roadways, and interchanges that are approved by the Department of Transportation.
receipts from government-funded training programs;
No other cost of infrastructure and public works improvements located outside the boundaries of a STAR bond district may be deemed project costs;
assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
(8) costs of job training and retraining projects for current and future employees of development users, including programs implemented by businesses located within a STAR bond district;
"Low affordability community" means (1) a municipality or jurisdiction with less than 1,000,000 inhabitants in which 40% or less of its total year-round housing units are affordable, as determined by the Illinois Housing Development Authority during the exemption determination process under the Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act;
(9) financing costs, including, but not limited to, all necessary and incidental expenses related to the issuance of obligations and the payment of interest on any obligations issued under this Act, including interest accruing during the estimated period of construction of any improvements in a STAR bond district or any STAR bond SB1911 Enrolled - 17 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b projects for which such obligations are issued and for not exceeding 36 months thereafter and including reasonable reserves related thereto;
(2) "D" zoning districts as now or hereafter designated in the Chicago Zoning Ordinance;
(10) interest costs incurred by a developer for project costs related to the acquisition, formation, implementation, development, construction, and administration of a STAR bond district, STAR bond district plan, STAR bond projects, or any STAR bond project plans if:
or (3) a jurisdiction located in a municipality with 1,000,000 or more inhabitants that has been designated as a low affordability community by passage of a local ordinance by that municipality, specifying the census tract or property by permanent index number or numbers.
(A) payment of the costs in any one year may not exceed 30% of the annual interest costs incurred by the developer with regard to the STAR bond district or any STAR bond projects during that year;
"Maximum income limits" means the maximum regular income limits for 60% of area median income for the geographic area in which the multifamily building is located for multifamily programs as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and published annually by the Illinois Housing Development Authority.
and (B) the total of the interest payments paid under this Act may not exceed 30% of the total cost paid or incurred by the developer for a STAR bond district or STAR bond projects, plus project costs, excluding any property assembly costs incurred by a political subdivision under this Act;
A property may be deemed to have satisfied the maximum income limits with a weighted average if municipal, state, or federal laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations requires the use of a weighted average of no more than 60% of area median income for that property.
(11) to the extent the political subdivision by written agreement accepts and approves the same, all or a portion of a taxing district's capital costs resulting from a STAR bond district or STAR bond projects necessarily incurred or to be incurred within a taxing district in furtherance of the objectives of a STAR bond district plan or STAR bond project plans;
SB1911 Engrossed - 19 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b "Maximum rent" means the maximum regular rent for 60% of the area median income for the geographic area in which the multifamily building is located for multifamily programs as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and published annually by the Illinois Housing Development Authority.
SB1911 Enrolled - 18 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b (12) costs of common areas located within the boundaries of a STAR bond district;
To be eligible for the reduced valuation defined in this Section, maximum rents are to be consistent with the Illinois Housing Development Authority's rules;
(13) costs of landscaping and plantings, retaining walls and fences, artificial lakes and ponds, shelters, benches, lighting, and similar amenities located within the boundaries of a STAR bond district;
or if the owner is leasing an affordable unit to a household with an income at or below the maximum income limit who is participating in qualifying income-based rental subsidy program, "maximum rent" means the maximum rents allowable under the guidelines of the qualifying income-based rental subsidy program.
(14) costs of mounted building signs, site monuments, and pylon signs located within the boundaries of a STAR bond district;
A property may be deemed to have satisfied the maximum rent with a weighted average if municipal, state, or federal laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations requires the use of a weighted average of no more than 60% of area median income for that property.
or (15) if included in the STAR bond district plan and approved in writing by the Director, salaries or a portion of salaries for local government employees to the extent the same are directly attributable to the work of those employees on the establishment and management of a STAR bond district or any STAR bond project.
"Qualifying development" means:
Except as specified in items (1) through (15) of this definition, "project costs" does not include:
(1) property containing a newly constructed multifamily building containing 7 or more rental dwelling units;
(A) the cost of construction of buildings that are owned by a municipality or county and leased to a development user for uses other than as a retail store, hotel, or entertainment venue;
or (2) property containing an existing multifamily building that has undergone qualifying rehabilitation resulting in 7 or more rental dwelling units;
(B) moving expenses for employees of the businesses locating within the STAR bond district;
or (3) in counties with a population of 3,000,000 or more SB1911 Engrossed - 20 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b inhabitants, property in a portfolio of properties consisting of 7 or more total rental dwelling units across 2 or more multifamily rental buildings that are each newly constructed or have undergone qualifying rehabilitation if the portfolio meets all the following additional requirements:
(C) property taxes for property located in the STAR bond district;
(A) all of the properties in the portfolio must be under common ownership and must be part of a single financial entity or treated as a single entity for the purposes of financing, regulatory agreements, or participation in a qualifying income-based subsidy program;
(D) lobbying costs;
(B) the portfolio, as a whole, must participate in a qualifying income-based subsidy program;
and SB1911 Enrolled - 19 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b (E) general overhead or administrative costs of the political subdivision that would still have been incurred by the political subdivision if the political subdivision had not established a STAR bond district.
and (C) if the portfolio includes units supported by tenant-based rental assistance, including, but not limited to, the Housing Choice Voucher program, the portfolio must also:
"Project development agreement" means any one or more agreements, including any amendments to that agreement or those agreements, between a master developer and any codeveloper or subdeveloper in connection with a STAR bond project, which project development agreement may include the political subdivision as a party.
(i) operate under a regulatory agreement with a federal, State, or local housing agency that imposes affordability restrictions;
"Project labor agreement" means a prehire collective bargaining agreement that covers all terms and conditions of employment between the general contractor and all subcontractors hired by the master developer, developer, codeveloper, or subdeveloper, as applicable, of a STAR bond project.
or (ii) participate in an additional qualifying income-based subsidy program beyond tenant-based assistance.
A "project labor agreement" must include the following provisions:
"Qualifying income-based rental subsidy program" means a Housing Choice Voucher issued by a housing authority under SB1911 Engrossed - 21 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, a tenant voucher converted to a project-based voucher by a housing authority or any other program administered or funded by a housing authority, the Illinois Housing Development Authority, another State agency, a federal agency, or a unit of local government where participation is limited to households with incomes at or below the maximum income limits as defined in this Section and the tenants' portion of the rent payment is based on a percentage of their income or a flat amount that does not exceed the maximum rent as defined in this Section.
(1) a provision establishing the minimum hourly wage for each class of labor organization employee;
"Qualifying rehabilitation" means, at a minimum, compliance with local building codes and the replacement or renovation of at least 2 primary building systems to be approved for the reduced valuation under paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of this Section and at least 5 primary building systems to be approved for the reduced valuation under subsection (e) of this Section.
(2) a provision establishing the benefits and other compensation for each class of labor organization employee;
Although the cost of each primary building system may vary, to be approved for the reduced valuation under paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of this Section, for work completed between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021, the combined expenditure for making the building compliant with local codes and replacing primary building systems must be at least $8 per square foot for work completed between January 1 of the year in which this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly takes effect and December 31 of the year in which this amendatory Act of the SB1911 Engrossed - 22 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b 102nd General Assembly takes effect and, in subsequent years, $8 adjusted by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, as published annually by the U.S.
(3) a provision requiring that no strike or dispute will be engaged in by the labor organization employees;
Department of Labor.
(4) a provision requiring that no lockout or dispute will be engaged in by the general contractor and all subcontractors building the project;
For work completed in calendar years beginning on or after January 1, 2022, that combined expenditure amount shall be the combined expenditure amount necessary to be approved for the reduced valuation under paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of this Section in the immediately preceding calendar year, multiplied by one plus the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index-u during the immediately preceding calendar year and rounded to the nearest penny.
and (5) a provision establishing goals for apprenticeship hours to be performed by minority persons and women and goals for total SB1911 Enrolled - 20 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b hours to be performed by minority persons and women, as those terms are defined in the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act.
To be approved for the reduced valuation under paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of this Section, for work completed between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021, the combined expenditure for making the building compliant with local codes and replacing primary building systems must be at least $12.50 per square foot for work completed between January 1 of the year in which this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly takes effect and December 31 of the year in which this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly takes effect, and in subsequent years, $12.50 adjusted by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, as published annually by the U.S.
A "project labor agreement" may include other terms and conditions as necessary.
Department of Labor.
"Projected market area" means any area within the State in which a STAR bond district or STAR bond project is projected to have a significant fiscal or market impact as determined by the Director.
For work completed in calendar years beginning on or after January 1, 2022, that combined expenditure amount shall be the combined expenditure amount necessary to be approved for the reduced valuation under paragraph (2) of subsection SB1911 Engrossed - 23 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b (d) of this Section in the immediately preceding calendar year, multiplied by one plus the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index-u during the immediately preceding calendar year and rounded to the nearest penny.
"Resolution" means a resolution, order, ordinance, or other appropriate form of legislative action of a political subdivision or other applicable public entity approved by a vote of a majority of a quorum at a meeting of the governing body of the political subdivision or applicable public entity.
To be approved for the reduced valuation under subsection (e) of this Section, for work completed between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021, the combined expenditure for making the building compliant with local codes and replacing primary building systems must be at least $60 per square foot for work completed between January 1 of the year that this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly becomes effective and December 31 of the year that this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly becomes effective and, in subsequent years, $60 adjusted by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, as published annually by the U.S.
"STAR bond" means a sales tax and revenue bond, note, or other obligation payable from pledged STAR revenues and issued by a political subdivision, the proceeds of which shall be used only to pay project costs as defined in this Act.
Department of Labor.
"STAR bond district" means the specific area that is declared to be an eligible area by the political subdivision, that has received approval by the State, and in which the political subdivision may develop one or more STAR bond projects.
For work completed in calendar years beginning on or after January 1, 2022, that combined expenditure amount shall be the combined expenditure amount necessary to be approved for the reduced valuation under subsection (e) of this Section in the immediately preceding calendar year, multiplied by one plus the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index-u during the immediately preceding calendar year and rounded to the nearest penny.
"STAR bond district plan" means the preliminary or conceptual plan that generally identifies the proposed STAR bond project areas and identifies in a general manner the SB1911 Enrolled - 21 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b buildings, facilities, and improvements to be constructed or improved in each STAR bond project area.
This amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly is not intended to change the combined expenditure amounts determined before the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly for any work SB1911 Engrossed - 24 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b completed before January 1, 2026 and shall not be used as the basis for any appeal filed with the chief county assessment officer, the board of review, the Property Tax Appeal Board, or the circuit court with respect to the scope or meaning of the exemption under this Section for a tax year prior to tax year 2026.
"STAR bond project" means a project that is located within a STAR bond district and that is approved under Section 5-30.
For the purposes of administering this Section, by February 15, 2026, and by February 15 of each year thereafter, the Department of Revenue shall publish on its website the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index-u for the immediately preceding calendar year, including historical annual increases in the Consumer Price Index-u going back to calendar year 2022.
"STAR bond project area" means the geographic area within a STAR bond district in which there may be one or more STAR bond projects.
In counties with a population of 3,000,000 or more, by March 15, 2026, and by March 15 of each year thereafter, the county assessor shall, using the data available on the Department of Revenue's website, calculate and make available on its website the combined expenditure amounts used in the definition of "qualified rehabilitation" for the applicable taxable year.
"STAR bond project plan" means the written plan adopted by a political subdivision for the development of a STAR bond project in a STAR bond district;
"Primary building systems", together with their related rehabilitations, specifically approved for this program are:
the plan may include, but is not limited to, (i) project costs incurred prior to the date of the STAR bond project plan and estimated future STAR bond project costs, (ii) proposed sources of funds to pay those costs, (iii) the nature and estimated term of any obligations to be issued by the political subdivision to pay those costs, (iv) the most recent equalized assessed valuation of the STAR bond project area, (v) an estimate of the equalized assessed valuation of the STAR bond district or applicable project area after completion of a STAR bond project, (vi) a general description of the types of any known or proposed developers, users, or tenants of the STAR bond project or projects included in the plan, (vii) a general description of the type, structure, and character of the property or facilities to be developed or improved, (viii) a description of the general land uses to apply to the STAR bond project, and (ix) a general description or an estimate of the type, class, and number of SB1911 Enrolled - 22 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b employees to be employed in the operation of the STAR bond project.
(1) Electrical.
"State sales tax" means all the net revenue realized under the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, and the Service Occupation Tax Act from transactions at places of business located within a STAR bond district, excluding that portion of the net revenue realized under the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, and the Service Occupation Tax Act from transactions at places of business located within a STAR bond district that is deposited into the Local Government Tax Fund and the County and Mass Transit District Fund.
All electrical work must comply with applicable codes;
"State sales tax increment" means:
it may consist of a combination of any of the following alternatives:
(1) with respect to all STAR bond districts that do not qualify as NOVA districts:
(A) installing individual equipment and appliance branch circuits as required by code (the minimum being SB1911 Engrossed - 25 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b a kitchen appliance branch circuit);
(A) 100% of that portion of the aggregate State sales tax that is in excess of the aggregate State sales tax for the same month in the base year, as determined by the Department of Revenue, from transactions at up to 4 development users located within a STAR bond district, which development users shall be designated by the master developer and approved by the political subdivision and the Director of Revenue in conjunction with the applicable STAR bond project approval;
(B) installing a new emergency service, including emergency lighting with all associated conduits and wiring;
and (B) 25% of that portion of the aggregate State SB1911 Enrolled - 23 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b sales tax that is in excess of the aggregate State sales tax for the same month in the base year, as determined by the Department of Revenue from all other transactions within a STAR bond district;
(C) rewiring all existing feeder conduits ("home runs") from the main switchgear to apartment area distribution panels;
and (2) with respect to all NOVA districts:
(D) installing new in-wall conduits for receptacles, switches, appliances, equipment, and fixtures;
(A) 100% of that portion of the State sales tax that is in excess of the State sales tax for the same month in the base year, as determined by the Department of Revenue, from transactions at up to 4 development users located, which development users shall be designated by the master developer and approved by the political subdivision and the Director of Revenue in conjunction with the applicable STAR bond project approval;
(E) replacing power wiring for receptacles, switches, appliances, equipment, and fixtures;
and (B) 50% of that portion of the State sales tax that is in excess of the State sales tax for the same month in the base year from all other transactions within the NOVA district.
(F) installing new light fixtures throughout the building including closets and central areas;
"Substantial change" means a change in which the proposed STAR bond project plan differs substantially in size, scope, or use from the approved STAR bond district plan or STAR bond project plan.
(G) replacing, adding, or doing work as necessary to bring all receptacles, switches, and other electrical devices into code compliance;
"Taxpayer" means an individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, trust, estate, or other entity that is subject to the Illinois Income Tax Act.
(H) installing a new main service, including conduit, cables into the building, and main disconnect switch;
"Total development costs" means the aggregate public and SB1911 Enrolled - 24 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b private investment in a STAR bond district, including project costs and other direct and indirect costs related to the development of the STAR bond district.
and (I) installing new distribution panels, including all panel wiring, terminals, circuit breakers, and all other panel devices.
"Underserved area" has the meaning given to that term in Section 5-5 of the Economic Development for a Growing Economy Tax Credit Act.
(2) Heating.
"Vacant" means that portion of the land in a proposed STAR bond district that is not occupied by a building, facility, or other vertical improvement.
All heating work must comply with applicable codes;
Section 5-15.
it may consist of a combination of any of the following alternatives:
Limitations on STAR bond districts and STAR bond projects.
SB1911 Engrossed - 26 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b (A) installing a new system to replace one of the following heat distribution systems:
The Office of the Governor, in consultation with the Department, the Department of Revenue, and the Governor's Office of Management and Budget, shall have final approval of all STAR bond districts and STAR bond projects established under this Act, which may be established throughout the 10 Economic Development Regions in the State as established by the Department.
(i) piping and heat radiating units, including new main line venting and radiator venting;
Regardless of the number of STAR bond districts established within any Economic Development Region:
or (ii) duct work, diffusers, and cold air returns;
(i) only one STAR bond project may be approved for each Economic Development Region having a population of less than 600,000;
or (iii) any other type of existing heat distribution and radiation/diffusion components;
(ii) up to 3 STAR bond projects may be approved for each Economic Development Region having a population of between 600,000 and 999,999;
or (B) installing a new system to replace one of the following heat generating units:
and (iii) up to 4 STAR bond projects may be approved for each Economic Development Region having a population of 1,000,000 or more, SB1911 Enrolled - 25 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b excluding projects located in STAR bond districts established under the Innovation Development and Economy Act.
(i) hot water/steam boiler;
A STAR bond district under this Act may not be located either entirely or partially inside of a municipality with a population in excess of 2,000,000.
(ii) gas furnace;
A STAR bond project that is not located in a NOVA district may not receive reimbursement from the proceeds of bonds secured by State sales tax increment that exceeds the lesser of (1) 50% of the total development costs or (2) an aggregate amount of $75,000,000.
or (iii) any other type of existing heat generating unit.
A STAR bond project that is located in a NOVA district may not receive reimbursement from the proceeds of bonds secured by State sales tax increment that exceeds the lesser of (1) 50% of the total development costs or (2) an aggregate amount of $800,000,000.
(3) Plumbing.
Section 5-20.
All plumbing work must comply with applicable codes.
Establishment of STAR bond district.
Replace all or a part of the in-wall supply and waste plumbing;
(a) The corporate authorities of a municipality may establish a STAR bond district within an eligible area within the municipality or partially outside the boundaries of the municipality in an unincorporated area of the county.
however, main supply risers, waste stacks and vents, and code-conforming waste lines need not be replaced.
A STAR bond district that is partially outside the boundaries of the municipality must also be approved by the corporate authorities of the county by the passage of a resolution.
(4) Roofing.
The corporate authorities of a county may establish a STAR bond district in an eligible area in any unincorporated area of the county.
All roofing work must comply with applicable codes;
SB1911 Enrolled - 26 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b (b) When a political subdivision is interested in establishing a STAR bond district, the political subdivision must first provide notice to the Director of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Director of Revenue on or before June 1, 2026 of its intention to establish a STAR bond district.
it may consist of either of the following alternatives, separately or in combination:
After filing notice, the political subdivision shall determine whether the area satisfies the statutory criteria to establish a STAR bond district consistent with this Act.
(A) replacing all rotted roof decks and insulation;
The corporate authorities of the political subdivision shall adopt a resolution stating that the political subdivision is considering the establishment of a STAR bond district.
or (B) replacing or repairing leaking roof membranes SB1911 Engrossed - 27 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b (10% is the suggested minimum replacement of membrane);
The resolution shall:
restoration of the entire roof is an acceptable substitute for membrane replacement.
(1) give notice, in the same manner as set forth in subsection (e) of Section 5-30, that a public hearing will be held to consider the establishment of a STAR bond district and fix the date, hour, and place of the public hearing, which shall be at a location that is within 20 miles of the STAR bond district, in a facility that can accommodate a large crowd, and in a facility that is accessible to persons with disabilities;
(5) Exterior doors and windows.
(2) describe the proposed general boundaries of the STAR bond district;
Replace the exterior doors and windows.
(3) describe the STAR bond district plan;
Renovation of ornate entry doors is an acceptable substitute for replacement.
(4) require that a description and map of the proposed STAR bond district are available for inspection at a time and place designated;
(6) Floors, walls, and ceilings.
SB1911 Enrolled - 27 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b (5) identify the master developer for the STAR bond district;
Finishes must be replaced or covered over with new material.
and (6) require that the corporate authorities consider findings necessary for the establishment of a STAR bond district.
Acceptable replacement or covering materials are as follows:
(c) Upon the conclusion of the public hearing the corporate authorities of the political subdivision may adopt a resolution to establish the STAR bond district.
(A) floors must have new carpeting, vinyl tile, ceramic, refurbished wood finish, or a similar substitute;
(1) A resolution to establish a STAR bond district shall:
(B) walls must have new drywall, including joint taping and painting;
(A) make findings that the proposed STAR bond district is to be developed with a STAR bond project;
or (C) new ceilings must be either drywall, suspended type, or a similar material.
(B) make findings that the STAR bond district is an eligible area;
(7) Exterior walls.
(C) contain a STAR bond district plan that identifies in a general manner the buildings and facilities that are proposed to be constructed or improved as part of the STAR bond project and that includes plans for at least one development user;
(A) replace loose or crumbling mortar and masonry with new material;
(D) contain the legal description of the STAR bond district;
(B) replace or paint wall siding and trim as needed;
(E) appoint the master developer for the STAR bond district, subject to the provisions of Section 5-25, and, if applicable, verify that master developer has a signed project labor agreement for the construction of future improvements within any STAR bond projects;
(C) bring porches and balconies to a sound condition;
SB1911 Enrolled - 28 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b (F) if applicable, make a finding that the STAR bond district plan demonstrates a reasonable expectation that it will meet the acreage, capital investment, sales, and job creation thresholds necessary to qualify as a NOVA district and contains a request for NOVA district designation;
or (D) any combination of (A), (B), and (C).
and (G) establish the STAR bond district, contingent upon approval of the State as set forth in subsection (e).
(8) Elevators.
(2) If the resolution to establish a STAR bond district is not adopted by the political subdivision within 60 days after the conclusion of the public hearing, then the STAR bond district shall not be established.
Where applicable, at least 4 of the following 7 alternatives must be accomplished:
(3) Upon adoption of a resolution to establish a STAR bond district, the political subdivision shall send a certified copy of the resolution to the Director of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the Director of Revenue, and the Director of the Governor's Office of Management and Budget within 60 days after the adoption of the resolution.
SB1911 Engrossed - 28 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b (A) replace or rebuild the machine room controls and refurbish the elevator machine (or equivalent mechanisms in the case of hydraulic elevators);
(d) Upon adoption of a resolution to establish a STAR bond district, the STAR bond district and any STAR bond project shall be governed by a master development agreement between the political subdivision and the master developer.
(B) replace hoistway electro-mechanical items including:
A STAR bond district that is partially outside the boundaries of a municipality shall require only one master development SB1911 Enrolled - 29 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b agreement, which shall be between the municipality and the master developer.
ropes, switches, limits, buffers, levelers, and deflector sheaves (or equivalent mechanisms in the case of hydraulic elevators);
In no event shall there be more than one master development agreement governing the terms and conditions of a STAR bond district.
(C) replace hoistway wiring;
The master development agreement shall require the master developer to ensure compliance with the following requirements to reduce the ecological impact of the STAR bond district development:
(D) replace door operators and linkage;
(i) inclusion of pollution prevention, erosion, and sedimentation control plans during construction;
(E) replace door panels at each opening;
(ii) protection of endangered species' habitat and wetlands mitigation;
(F) replace hall stations, car stations, and signal fixtures;
(iii) preservation of at least 20% of the STAR bond district as green space, including lawns, parks, landscaped areas, paths, lakes, ponds, and other water features;
or (G) rebuild the car shell and refinish the interior.
(iv) promotion of the use of renewable energy to the extent commercially feasible;
(9) Health and safety.
(v) implementation of recycling programs during construction and at completed STAR bond projects;
(A) Install or replace fire suppression systems;
(vi) preservation of water quality and promotion of water conservation through the use of techniques such as reusing storm water and landscaping with native and low-maintenance vegetation to reduce the need for irrigation and fertilization;
(B) install or replace security systems;
(vii) inclusion of comprehensive lighting programs that reduce light pollution within the STAR bond district;
or (C) environmental remediation of lead-based paint, asbestos, leaking underground storage tanks, or radon.
and (viii) promotion of shared parking between different users to reduce the impact on project sites.
(10) Energy conservation improvements undertaken to limit the amount of solar energy absorbed by a building's roof or to reduce energy use for the property, including, but not limited to, any of the following activities:
(e) Upon adoption of a resolution to establish a STAR bond district, the political subdivision shall submit the proposed STAR bond district plan to the Department, the Department of SB1911 Enrolled - 30 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b Revenue, and the Governor's Office of Management and Budget for consideration.
(A) installing or replacing reflective roof coatings (flat roofs);
All proposed STAR bond district plans must be submitted on or before January 1, 2027 for consideration.
(B) installing or replacing R-49 roof insulation;
The Department, the Department of Revenue, and the Governor's Office of Management and Budget shall make a joint recommendation to approve a STAR bond district if the agencies find that:
SB1911 Engrossed - 29 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b (C) installing or replacing R-19 perimeter wall insulation;
(i) the proposed STAR bond district is an eligible area;
(D) installing or replacing insulated entry doors;
(ii) the STAR bond district plan includes a STAR bond project that would entail a projected capital investment of at least $30,000,000 for a STAR bond district that is not proposed to be designated as a NOVA district or $500,000,000 for a STAR bond district that is proposed to be designated as a NOVA district;
(E) installing or replacing Low E, insulated windows;
(iii) the STAR bond district plan includes a STAR bond project that is reasonably projected to produce at least $60,000,000 of annual gross sales and at least 300 new jobs or, for a STAR bond district proposed to be designated as a NOVA district, at least $300,000,000 of annual gross sales and 1,500 new jobs;
(F) installing or replacing WaterSense labeled plumbing fixtures;
(iv) the STAR bond district plan includes potential development users;
(G) installing or replacing 90% or better sealed combustion heating systems;
(v) the creation of the STAR bond district and STAR bond district plan are in accordance with the purpose of this Act and the public interest;
(H) installing Energy Star hot water heaters;
and (vi) the STAR bond district and STAR bond district plan meet any other requirement that the State deems appropriate.
(I) installing or replacing mechanical ventilation to exterior for kitchens and baths;
The agencies shall send a copy of their written findings and recommendation for approval or denial of a STAR bond district to the Office of the Governor for review and final action.
(J) installing or replacing Energy Star appliances;
In the case of any SB1911 Enrolled - 31 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b NOVA district, those written findings and recommendations shall be submitted to the Office of the Governor within 60 days following the agencies' receipt of the District Plan proposing the NOVA district.
(K) installing or replacing Energy Star certified lighting in common areas;
(f) Upon receipt of the written findings and recommendations, the Office of the Governor shall review the submission and issue a final approval or denial of the STAR bond district and send written notice of its approval or denial to the requesting political subdivision and to the agencies.
or (L) installing or replacing grading and landscaping to promote on-site water retention if the retained water is used to replace water that is provided from a municipal source.
If requested by the political subdivision under paragraph (F) of subsection (c) of this Section, the written notice shall also include a determination as to whether the proposed STAR bond district qualifies for designation as a NOVA district and shall be issued within 30 days after the Office of the Governor receives the written findings of the agencies as provided in subsection (e).
(11) Accessibility improvements.
(g) Starting on the fifth anniversary of the first date of distribution of State sales tax increment from the approved STAR bond project in the STAR bond district, or, if the project is in a NOVA district, the earlier of (i) the fifteenth anniversary of that date or (ii) the date requested by the master developer, and continuing each anniversary thereafter, the Director shall, in consultation with the political subdivision and the master developer, determine the total number of new jobs created within the STAR bond district, the total development cost to date, and the master developer's SB1911 Enrolled - 32 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b compliance with its obligations under any written agreements with the State.
All accessibility improvements must comply with applicable codes.
If, on the fifth anniversary of the first date of distribution of State sales tax increment from the approved STAR bond project in the STAR bond district, or the earlier of (i) the fifteenth anniversary of that date or (ii) the date requested by the master developer if the project is in a NOVA district, the Director determines that the total development cost to date is not equal to or greater than (i) $30,000,000 if the project is not in a NOVA district or (ii) $500,000,000 if the project is in a NOVA district, or that the master developer is in breach of any written agreement with the State, then no new STAR bonds may be issued in the STAR bond district until the total development cost exceeds $30,000,000 or $500,000,000, as applicable, or the breach of agreement is cured, or both.
An owner may make accessibility improvements to residential real property to increase access for people with disabilities.
If, on the fifth anniversary of the first date of distribution of State sales tax increment from the approved STAR bond project in the STAR bond district, or the earlier of (i) the fifteenth anniversary of that date or (ii) the date requested by the master developer if the project is in a NOVA district, there are not at least (i) 300 new jobs existing in the STAR bond district if the project is not in a NOVA district or (ii) 1,500 new jobs existing in the STAR bond district if the project is in a NOVA district, the State may require the master developer to pay the State a penalty of $1,500 per job under 300 or 1,500, as applicable, each year until the earlier of (i) the twenty-third anniversary of the first date of SB1911 Enrolled - 33 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b distribution of State sales tax increment from the approved STAR bond project in the STAR bond district, (ii) the date that all STAR bonds issued in the STAR bond district have been paid off, or (iii) the date on which at least 300 jobs or 1,500 jobs, as applicable, have been created in the STAR bond district.
As used in this paragraph (11), "disability" has the meaning given to that term in the Illinois Human Rights SB1911 Engrossed - 30 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b Act.
Upon creation of 300 jobs or 1,500 jobs, as applicable, in the STAR bond district, there shall not be an ongoing obligation to maintain those jobs after the fifth anniversary of the first date of distribution of State sales tax increment from the approved STAR bond project in the STAR bond district, and the master developer shall be relieved of any liability with respect to job creation under this subsection.
As used in this paragraph (11), "accessibility improvements" means a home modification listed under the Home Services Program administered by the Department of Human Services (Part 686 of Title 89 of the Illinois Administrative Code) including, but not limited to:
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this subsection, the master developer shall not be liable for the penalties set forth in this subsection if the breach of agreement, failure to reach the required amount in total development costs, or failure to create the required number of jobs is due to delays caused by force majeure, as that term is defined in the master development agreement.
installation of ramps, grab bars, or wheelchair lifts;
Section 5-25.
widening doorways or hallways;
Master developer standards.
re-configuring rooms and closets;
The master developer appointed for the STAR bond district shall meet high standards of creditworthiness and financial strength, as demonstrated by one or more of the following:
and any other changes to enhance the independence of people with disabilities.
(i) corporate debenture ratings of BBB or higher by Standard & Poor's Corporation or Baa or higher by Moody's Investors Service, SB1911 Enrolled - 34 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b Inc.;
(12) Any applicant who has purchased the property in an arm's length transaction not more than 90 days before applying for this reduced valuation may use the cost of rehabilitation or repairs required by documented code violations, up to a maximum of $2 per square foot, to meet the qualifying rehabilitation requirements.
(ii) a letter from a financial institution with assets of $10,000,000 or more attesting to the financial strength of the master developer;
or (iii) specific evidence of equity financing for not less than 10% of the estimated total STAR bond project costs.
Section 5-30.
Approval of STAR bond projects.
(a) The corporate authorities of a political subdivision seeking to establish a STAR bond project in an approved STAR bond district must submit a proposed STAR bond project plan to the Department, the Department of Revenue, and the Governor's Office of Management and Budget on or before June 1, 2028.
A STAR bond project which is partially outside the boundaries of a municipality must also be approved by the corporate authorities of the county by resolution.
After the establishment of a STAR bond district, the master developer may propose a STAR bond project to a political subdivision, and the master developer shall, in cooperation with the political subdivision, prepare a STAR bond project plan in consultation with the planning commission of the political subdivision, if any.
The STAR bond project plan may be implemented in separate development stages.
(b) Any political subdivision considering a STAR bond project within a STAR bond district shall cause to be prepared an independent feasibility study.
The feasibility study shall be prepared by a feasibility consultant approved by the SB1911 Enrolled - 35 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b Department.
The feasibility consultant shall provide certified copies of the feasibility study to the political subdivision, the Department, the Department of Revenue, and the Governor's Office of Management and Budget.
The feasibility study shall include the following:
(1) the estimated amount of pledged STAR revenues expected to be collected in each year through the maturity date of the proposed STAR bonds;
(2) a statement of how the jobs and taxes obtained from the STAR bond project will contribute significantly to the economic development of the State and region;
(3) visitation expectations;
(4) the unique quality of the project;
(5) an economic impact study;
(6) a market study;
(7) current and anticipated infrastructure analysis;
(8) integration and collaboration with other resources or businesses;
(9) the quality of service and experience provided, as measured against national consumer standards for the specific target market;
(10) project accountability, measured according to best industry practices;
(11) the expected return on State and local investment that the STAR bond project is anticipated to produce;
and (12) an anticipated principal and interest payment SB1911 Enrolled - 36 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b schedule on the STAR bonds.
The feasibility consultant, along with any other consultants commissioned to perform the studies and other analysis required by the feasibility study, shall be selected by the political subdivision but approved by the Department.
The consultants shall be retained by the political subdivision.
The political subdivision may seek reimbursement from the master developer.
The failure to include all information enumerated in this subsection in the feasibility study for a STAR bond project shall not affect the validity of STAR bonds issued under this Act.
(c) If the political subdivision determines the STAR bond project is feasible, the STAR bond project plan shall include:
(1) a summary of the feasibility study;
(2) a reference to the STAR bond district plan that identifies the STAR bond project area that is set forth in the STAR bond project plan that is being considered;
(3) a legal description and map of the STAR bond project area to be developed or redeveloped;
(4) a description of the buildings and facilities proposed to be constructed or improved in the STAR bond project area, including development users, as applicable;
(5) a copy of letters of intent to locate within the STAR bond district signed by both the master developer and the appropriate corporate officer of at least one SB1911 Enrolled - 37 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b development user for the STAR bond project proposed within the district;
(6) a copy of a project labor agreement entered into by the master developer and a commitment by the master developer, other developers, contractors, and subcontractors to comply with the requirements of Section 30-22 of the Illinois Procurement Code as they apply to responsible bidders;
and (7) any other information the corporate authorities of the political subdivision deems reasonable and necessary to advise the public of the intent of the STAR bond project plan.
(d) Before a political subdivision may hold a public hearing to consider a STAR bond project plan, the political subdivision must apply to the Department, the Department of Revenue, and the Governor's Office of Management and Budget for joint review and recommendation and ultimate approval or denial by the Office of the Governor of the STAR bond project plan.
The corporate authorities of a political subdivision seeking to establish a STAR bond project in an approved STAR bond district must submit a proposed STAR bond project plan to the Department, the Department of Revenue, and the Governor's Office of Management and Budget by June 1, 2028 for consideration.
An application for approval of a STAR bond project plan must not be approved by the State unless all the components of SB1911 Enrolled - 38 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b the feasibility study set forth in paragraphs (1) through (12) of subsection (b) have been completed and submitted for review and recommendation for approval or denial.
In addition to reviewing all the other elements of the STAR bond project plan required under subsection (c), which must be included in the application and include a letter of intent as required under paragraph (5) of subsection (c) in order to receive State approval, the Department, the Department of Revenue, and the Governor's Office of Management and Budget must review the feasibility study and consider all the components of the feasibility study set forth in paragraphs (1) through (12) of subsection (b), including, without limitation, the economic impact study and the financial benefit of the proposed STAR bond project to the local, regional, and State economies, the proposed adverse impacts on similar businesses and projects as well as municipalities within the market area, and the net effect of the proposed STAR bond project on the local, regional, and State economies.
In addition to the economic impact study, the political subdivision must also submit to the agencies, as part of its application, the financial and other information that substantiates the basis for the conclusion of the economic impact study, in the form and manner as required by the agencies, so that the agencies can verify the results of the study.
In addition to any other criteria in this subsection, the State may not approve the STAR bond project plan unless the agencies are satisfied that SB1911 Enrolled - 39 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b the proposed development users are, in fact, true development users and find that the STAR bond project plan is in accordance with the purpose of this Act and the public interest.
As part of the review, the agencies shall evaluate the conclusions of the feasibility study as it relates to the projected State and local sales tax increments expected to be generated in the STAR bond district.
The Department, the Department of Revenue, and the Governor's Office of Management and Budget shall jointly recommend the approval of a STAR bond project plan.
In making the recommendation, the agencies shall consider the proximity of a proposed STAR bond project to another proposed or existing STAR bond project.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Department, the Department of Revenue, and the Governor's Office of Management and Budget shall not approve any STAR bond project plan that includes as part of the plan the development of any facility, stadium, arena, or other structure if:
(1) the purpose of the facility, stadium, arena, or other structure is the holding of professional sports contests;
or (2) the facility, stadium, arena, or other structure is within a one-mile radius of any structure that is developed on or after the effective date of this Act and has as one of its purposes the holding of professional sports contests.
The agencies shall send a copy of their written findings and recommended approval or denial of the STAR bond project plan to the Office of the Governor for final action.
Upon receipt of the Director's written findings SB1911 Enrolled - 40 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b and recommendation, the Office of the Governor shall issue a final approval or denial of the STAR bond project plan based on the criteria in this subsection and Section 5-15 and send a written approval or denial to the requesting political subdivision.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for STAR bond districts designated as NOVA districts, the Office of the Governor shall issue a final approval or denial of the STAR bond project plan based on the criteria in this subsection and Section 5-15 and send written approval or denial to the requesting political subdivision within 180 days after the political subdivision applies for approval, as set out in this subsection (d).
In granting its approval, the Office of the Governor may require the political subdivision to execute a binding agreement or memorandum of understanding with the State.
The terms of the agreement or memorandum may include, among other things, the political subdivision's repayment of the State sales tax increment distributed to it if any violation of the agreement or memorandum or this Act occurs.
(e) Upon a finding by the planning and zoning commission of the political subdivision, if any, that the STAR bond project plan is consistent with the intent of the comprehensive plan for the development of the political subdivision and upon issuance of written approval of the STAR bond project plan from the Office of the Governor under subsection (d) of this Section, the corporate authorities of SB1911 Enrolled - 41 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b the political subdivision shall adopt a resolution stating that the political subdivision is considering the adoption of the STAR bond project plan.
The resolution shall:
(1) give notice that a public hearing will be held to consider the adoption of the STAR bond project plan and fix the date, hour, and place of the public hearing;
(2) describe the general boundaries of the STAR bond district within which the STAR bond project will be located and the date of establishment of the STAR bond district;
(3) describe the general boundaries of the area proposed to be included within the STAR bond project area;
(4) provide that the STAR bond project plan and map of the area to be redeveloped or developed are available for inspection during regular office hours in the offices of the political subdivision;
and (5) contain a summary of the terms and conditions of any proposed project development agreement with the political subdivision.
(f) A public hearing shall be conducted to consider the adoption of any STAR bond project plan.
(1) The date fixed for the public hearing to consider the adoption of the STAR bond project plan shall be not less than 20 nor more than 90 days following the date of the adoption of the resolution fixing the date of the hearing.
SB1911 Enrolled - 42 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b (2) A copy of the political subdivision's resolution providing for the public hearing shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the corporate authorities of the county.
A copy of the political subdivision's resolution providing for the public hearing shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to each person or persons in whose name the general taxes for the last preceding year were paid on each parcel of land lying within the proposed STAR bond project area within 10 days following the date of the adoption of the resolution.
The resolution shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in the political subdivision not less than one week nor more than 3 weeks before the date fixed for the public hearing.
A map or aerial photo clearly delineating the area of land proposed to be included within the STAR bond project area shall be published with the resolution.
(3) The hearing shall be held at a location that is within 20 miles of the STAR bond district in a facility that can accommodate a large crowd is accessible to persons with disabilities.
(4) At the public hearing, a representative of the political subdivision or master developer shall present the STAR bond project plan.
Following the presentation of the STAR bond project plan, all interested persons shall be given an opportunity to be heard.
The corporate SB1911 Enrolled - 43 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b authorities may continue the date and time of the public hearing.
(g) Upon conclusion of the public hearing, the governing body of the political subdivision may adopt the STAR bond project plan by a resolution approving the STAR bond project plan.
(h) After the adoption by the corporate authorities of the political subdivision of a STAR bond project plan, the political subdivision may enter into a project development agreement if the master developer has requested the political subdivision to be a party to the project development agreement under subsection (b) of Section 5-40.
(i) Within 30 days after the adoption by the political subdivision of a STAR bond project plan, the clerk of the political subdivision shall transmit a copy of the legal description of the land and a list of all new and existing mailing addresses within the STAR bond district, a copy of the resolution adopting the STAR bond project plan, and a map or plat indicating the boundaries of the STAR bond project area and STAR bond district to the clerk, treasurer, and governing body of the county and to the Department and Department of Revenue.
Within 30 days of creation of any new mailing address within a STAR bond district, the clerk of the political subdivision shall provide written notice of that new address to the Department and the Department of Revenue.
If a certified copy of the resolution adopting the STAR SB1911 Enrolled - 44 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b bond project plan is filed with the Department of Revenue on or before the first day of April, the Department of Revenue, if all other requirements of this subsection are met, shall proceed to collect and allocate any local sales tax increment and any State sales tax increment in accordance with the provisions of this Act on the first day of July next following the adoption and filing.
If a certified copy of the resolution adopting the STAR bond project plan is filed with the Department of Revenue after April 1 but on or before the first day of October, the Department of Revenue, if all other requirements of this subsection are met, shall proceed to collect and allocate any local sales tax increment and any State sales tax increment in accordance with the provisions of this Act as of the first day of January next following the adoption and filing.
Any substantial changes to a STAR bond project plan as adopted shall be subject to a public hearing following publication of notice thereof in a newspaper of general circulation in the political subdivision and approval by resolution of the governing body of the political subdivision.
The Department of Revenue shall not collect or allocate any local sales tax increment or State sales tax increment until the political subdivision also provides, in the manner prescribed by the Department of Revenue, the boundaries of the STAR bond district and each address in the STAR bond district in such a way that the Department of Revenue can determine by SB1911 Enrolled - 45 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b its address whether a business is located in the STAR bond district.
The political subdivision must provide this boundary and address information to the Department of Revenue, with a copy to the Department, on or before April 1 for administration and enforcement under this Act by the Department of Revenue beginning on the following July 1 and on or before October 1 for administration and enforcement under this Act by the Department of Revenue beginning on the following January 1.
The Department of Revenue shall not administer or enforce any change made to the boundaries of a STAR bond district or any address change, addition, or deletion until the political subdivision reports the boundary change or address change, addition, or deletion to the Department of Revenue, with a copy to the Department, in the manner prescribed by the Department of Revenue.
The political subdivision must provide this boundary change or address change, addition, or deletion information to the Department of Revenue, with a copy to the Department, on or before April 1 for administration and enforcement by the Department of Revenue of the change, addition, or deletion beginning on the following July 1 and on or before October 1 for administration and enforcement by the Department of Revenue of the change, addition, or deletion beginning on the following January 1.
If a retailer is incorrectly included or excluded from the list of those located in the STAR bond district, the Department of Revenue shall be held harmless if the Department reasonably SB1911 Enrolled - 46 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b relied on information provided by the political subdivision.
(j) Any STAR bond project must be approved by the political subdivision within 23 years after the date of the approval of the STAR bond district;
however, any amendments to the STAR bond project may occur following that date.
(k) Any developer of a STAR bond project shall commence work on the STAR bond project within 3 years from the date of adoption of the STAR bond project plan.
If the developer fails to commence work on the STAR bond project within the 3-year period, funding for the project shall cease and the developer of the project or complex shall have one year to appeal to the political subdivision for a one-time reapproval of the project and funding.
If the project is reapproved, the 3-year period for commencement shall begin again on the date of the reapproval.
If the project is not reapproved or if the developer again fails to commence work on the STAR bond project within the second 3-year period, the project shall be terminated, and the Department may accept applications for a new STAR bond project in the Economic Development Region.
(l) After the adoption of a STAR bond project plan by the corporate authorities of the political subdivision and approval by the Office of the Governor under subsection (d), the political subdivision may authorize the issuance of STAR bonds in one or more series to finance the STAR bond project or pay or reimburse any eligible project cost within the STAR bond district in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
SB1911 Enrolled - 47 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b (m) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (n), the maximum maturity of STAR bonds issued to finance a STAR bond project shall not exceed 23 years from the first date of distribution of State sales tax increment from the STAR bond project to the political subdivision unless the political subdivision extends that maturity by resolution up to a maximum of 35 years from such first distribution date.
Any such extension shall require the approval of the Office of the Governor, upon the recommendation of the Directors.
In no event shall the maximum maturity date for any STAR bonds exceed that date which is 35 years from the first distribution date of the first STAR bonds issued in a STAR bond district.
(n) The maximum maturity of STAR bonds issued to finance a STAR bond project located within a NOVA district shall not exceed 35 years from the first date of distribution of State sales tax increment from the STAR bond project to the political subdivision.
Section 5-35.
Approval of STAR bond projects in NOVA districts.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, a STAR bond project may be approved within each STAR bond district designated as a NOVA district.
Except as otherwise provided in this Act, approval of a NOVA district shall follow the same procedures applicable to STAR bond district approval as provided in Section 5-20, and that designation shall be determined by the Office of the Governor during the STAR bond SB1911 Enrolled - 48 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b district approval process.
The NOVA district must satisfy the criteria set forth to be considered a NOVA district under Section 5-10.
Except as otherwise provided in this Act, establishment of a NOVA district shall be construed to have the same application and effect as a STAR bond district.
Section 5-40.
Codevelopers and subdevelopers.
(a) Upon approval of a STAR bond project by the political subdivision, the master developer may, subject to the approval of the State and the political subdivision, develop the STAR bond project on its own or it may develop the STAR bond project with another developer, which may include an assignment or transfer of development rights.
A master developer may sell, lease, or otherwise convey its property interest in the STAR bond project area to a codeveloper or subdeveloper.
(b) A master developer may enter into one or more agreements with a codeveloper or subdeveloper in connection with a STAR bond project, and the master developer may request that the political subdivision become a party to the project development agreement, or the master developer may request that the political subdivision amend its master development agreement to provide for certain terms and conditions that may be related to the codeveloper or subdeveloper and the STAR bond project.
For any project development agreement to which the political subdivision would be a party or for any SB1911 Enrolled - 49 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b amendments to the master development agreement, the terms and conditions must be acceptable to both the master developer and the political subdivision.
The Director shall receive a copy of the master development agreement and any amendments.
Section 5-45.
STAR bonds;
source of payment.
(a) Any political subdivision shall have the power to issue STAR bonds in one or more series to finance the undertaking of any STAR bond project in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the Omnibus Bond Acts.
Any STAR bond project approved under this Act may be completed in one or more phases, and STAR bonds may be issued, in one or more series, to finance any STAR bond project or phase thereof.
STAR bonds may be issued as revenue bonds, alternate bonds, or general obligation bonds as defined in and subject to the procedures provided in the Local Government Debt Reform Act.
STAR bonds may be made payable, both as to principal and interest, from the following revenues, which, to the extent pledged by each respective political subdivision or other public entity for that purpose, shall constitute pledged STAR revenues:
(1) revenues of the political subdivision derived from or held in connection with the undertaking and carrying out of any STAR bond project or projects under this Act;
(2) available private funds and contributions, grants, tax credits, or other financial assistance from the State SB1911 Enrolled - 50 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b or federal government;
(3) any taxes created under Section 5-50 and designated as pledged STAR revenues by the political subdivision;
(4) all the local sales tax increment of a municipality, county, or other unit of local government;
(5) any special service area taxes collected within the STAR bond district under the Special Service Area Tax Act, which may be used for the purposes of funding project costs or paying debt service on STAR bonds in addition to the purposes contained in the special service area plan;
(6) all the State sales tax increment;
(7) any other revenues appropriated by the political subdivision;
and (8) any combination of these methods.
(b) The political subdivision may pledge the pledged STAR revenues to the repayment of STAR bonds before, simultaneously with, or after the issuance of the STAR bonds.
(c) Bonds issued as revenue bonds shall not be general obligations of the political subdivision, nor, in any event, shall they give rise to a charge against the political subdivision's general credit or taxing powers or be payable out of any funds or properties other than those set forth in subsection (a).
The bonds shall so state on their face.
(d) For each STAR bond project financed with STAR bonds payable from the pledged STAR revenues, the political SB1911 Enrolled - 51 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b subdivision shall prepare and submit to the Department, the Department of Revenue, the Office of the Governor, and the Governor's Office of Management and Budget by June 1 of each year a report describing the status of the STAR bond project, any expenditures of the proceeds of STAR bonds that have occurred for the preceding calendar year, and any expenditures of the proceeds of the bonds expected to occur in the future, including the amount of pledged STAR revenue, the amount of revenue that has been spent, the projected amount of the revenue, and the anticipated use of the revenue.
Each annual report shall be accompanied by an affidavit of the master developer certifying the contents of the report as true to the best of the master developer's knowledge.
The Department shall have the right, but not the obligation, to request the Auditor General to review the annual report and the political subdivision's records containing the source information for the report for the purpose of verifying the report's contents.
If the Auditor General declines the request for review, the Department shall have the right to select an independent third-party auditor to conduct an audit of the annual report and the political subdivision's records containing the source information for the report.
The reasonable cost of the audit shall be paid by the master developer.
The master development agreement shall grant the Department and the Auditor General the right to review the records of the political subdivision containing the source information for the report.
SB1911 Enrolled - 52 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b (e) As soon as possible after the first day of each month, upon certification of the Department of Revenue, the Comptroller shall order transferred and the Treasurer shall transfer, from the General Revenue Fund to the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund, the State sales tax increment for the second preceding month, less 3% of that amount, which shall be transferred into the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund and shall be used by the Department of Revenue, subject to appropriation, to cover the costs of the Department of Revenue in administering this Act.
As soon as possible after the first day of each month, upon certification of the Department of Revenue, the Comptroller shall order transferred and the Treasurer shall transfer, from the Local Government Tax Fund to the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund, the local sales tax increment for the second preceding month, as provided in Section 6z-18 of the State Finance Act and from the County and Mass Transit District Fund to the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund the local sales tax increment for the second preceding month, as provided in Section 6z-20 of the State Finance Act.
On or before the 25th day of each calendar month, the Department of Revenue shall prepare and certify to the Comptroller the disbursement of stated sums of money out of the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund to named municipalities and counties, the municipalities and counties to be those entitled to distribution of taxes or penalties paid to the Department of Revenue during the second preceding calendar month.
The amount to be paid to each SB1911 Enrolled - 53 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b municipality or county shall be the amount of the State sales tax increment and the local sales tax increment (not including credit memoranda or the amount transferred into the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund) collected during the second preceding calendar month by the Department of Revenue from retailers and servicepersons on transactions at places of business located within a STAR bond district in that municipality or county, plus an amount the Department of Revenue determines is necessary to offset any amounts which were erroneously paid to a different taxing body, and not including an amount equal to the amount of refunds made during the second preceding calendar month by the Department of Revenue, and not including any amount which the Department of Revenue determines is necessary to offset any amounts which are payable to a different taxing body but were erroneously paid to the municipality or county.
Within 10 days after receipt by the Comptroller of the disbursement certification to the municipalities and counties, which shall be given to the Comptroller by the Department of Revenue, the Comptroller shall cause the orders to be drawn for the respective amounts in accordance with the directions contained in the certification.
When certifying the amount of monthly disbursement to a municipality or county under this subsection, the Department of Revenue shall increase or decrease that amount by an amount necessary to offset any misallocation of previous disbursements.
The offset amount SB1911 Enrolled - 54 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b shall be the amount erroneously disbursed within the 6 months preceding the time a misallocation is discovered.
(f) The corporate authorities of the political subdivision shall deposit the proceeds for the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund into a special fund of the political subdivision called the "[Name of political subdivision] STAR Bond District Revenue Fund" for the purpose of paying or reimbursing STAR bond project costs and obligations incurred in the payment of those costs.
If the political subdivision fails to issue STAR bonds within 180 days after the first distribution to the political subdivision from the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund, the Department of Revenue shall cease distribution of the State sales tax increment to the political subdivision, shall transfer any State sales tax increment in the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund to the General Revenue Fund, and shall cease deposits of State sales tax increment amounts into the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund.
The political subdivision shall repay all the State sales tax increment distributed to the political subdivision to date, which amounts shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
If not repaid within 90 days after notice from the State, the Department of Revenue shall withhold distributions to the political subdivision from the Local Government Tax Fund until the excess amount is repaid, which withheld amounts shall be transferred to the General Revenue Fund.
At such time as the political subdivision notifies the Department of Revenue in writing that it has issued STAR Bonds in accordance with this SB1911 Enrolled - 55 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b Act and provides the Department with a copy of the political subdivision's official statement, bond purchase agreements, indenture, or other evidence of bond sale, the Department of Revenue shall resume deposits of the State sales tax increment into the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund and distribution of the State sales tax increment to the political subdivision in accordance with this Section.
(g) If at any time after the seventh anniversary of the date of distribution of State sales tax increment from a STAR bond project the Auditor General determines that the percentage of the aggregate proceeds of STAR bonds issued to date that is derived from the State sales tax increment has exceeded 50% of the total development costs of that STAR Bonds project, no additional STAR bonds may be issued for that STAR Bonds project until that percentage is reduced to 50% or below.
When the percentage has been reduced to 50% or below, the master developer shall have the right, at its own cost, to obtain a new audit prepared by an independent third-party auditor verifying compliance and shall provide such audit to the Auditor General for review and approval.
Upon the Auditor General's determination from the audit that the percentage has been reduced to 50% or below, STAR bonds may again be issued for the STAR bond project.
Section 5-50.
STAR bond occupation taxes.
(a) If the corporate authorities of a political SB1911 Enrolled - 56 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b subdivision have established a STAR bond district and have elected to impose a tax by ordinance under subsection (b) or (c) of this Section, each year after the date of the adoption of the ordinance and until all STAR bond project costs and all political subdivision obligations financing the STAR bond project costs, if any, have been paid in accordance with the STAR bond project plans, but in no event longer than the maximum maturity date of the last of the STAR bonds issued for projects in the STAR bond district, all amounts generated by the retailers' occupation tax and service occupation tax shall be collected, and the tax shall be enforced, by the Department of Revenue in the same manner as all retailers' occupation taxes and service occupation taxes imposed in the political subdivision imposing the tax.
The corporate authorities of the political subdivision shall deposit the proceeds of the taxes imposed under subsections (b) and (c) into either (i) a special fund held by the corporate authorities of the political subdivision called the STAR Bonds Tax Allocation Fund for the purpose of paying STAR bond project costs and obligations incurred in the payment of those costs if such taxes are designated as pledged STAR revenues by resolution or ordinance of the political subdivision or (ii) the political subdivision's general corporate fund if such taxes are not designated as pledged STAR revenues by resolution or ordinance.
The tax imposed under this Section by a municipality may SB1911 Enrolled - 57 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b be imposed only on the portion of a STAR bond district that is within the boundaries of the municipality.
For any part of a STAR bond district that lies outside the boundaries of that municipality, the municipality in which the other part of the STAR bond district lies (or the county, in cases where a portion of the STAR bond district lies in the unincorporated area of a county) is authorized to impose the tax under this Section on that part of the STAR bond district.
(b) The corporate authorities of a political subdivision that has established a STAR bond district under this Act may, by ordinance or resolution, impose a STAR Bond Retailers' Occupation Tax upon all persons engaged in the business of selling tangible personal property, other than an item of tangible personal property titled or registered with an agency of this State's government, at retail in the STAR bond district at a rate not to exceed 1% of the gross receipts from the sales made in the course of that business, to be imposed only in 0.25% increments.
The tax may not be imposed on tangible personal property taxed at the 1% rate under the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act.
The tax may not be imposed on aviation fuel for so long as the revenue use requirements of 49 U.S.C.
47107(b) and 49 U.S.C.
47133 are binding on the political subdivision.
The tax imposed under this subsection and all civil penalties that may be assessed as an incident thereof shall be collected and enforced by the Department of Revenue.
The SB1911 Enrolled - 58 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b certificate of registration that is issued by the Department of Revenue to a retailer under the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act shall permit the retailer to engage in a business that is taxable under any ordinance or resolution enacted under this subsection without registering separately with the Department of Revenue under such ordinance or resolution or under this subsection.
The Department of Revenue shall have full power to administer and enforce this subsection, to collect all taxes and penalties due under this subsection in the manner hereinafter provided, and to determine all rights to credit memoranda arising on account of the erroneous payment of tax or penalty under this subsection.
In the administration of, and compliance with, this subsection, the Department of Revenue and persons who are subject to this subsection shall have the same rights, remedies, privileges, immunities, powers, and duties, and be subject to the same conditions, restrictions, limitations, penalties, exclusions, exemptions, and definitions of terms and employ the same modes of procedure, as are prescribed in Sections 1, 1a through 1o, 2 through 2-65 (in respect to all provisions therein other than the State rate of tax), 2c through 2h, 3 (except as to the disposition of taxes and penalties collected), 4, 5, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e, 5f, 5g, 5i, 5j, 5k, 5l, 6, 6a, 6b, 6c, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act and all provisions of the Uniform Penalty and Interest Act, as fully as if those provisions were set forth herein.
SB1911 Enrolled - 59 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b If a tax is imposed under this subsection (b), a tax shall also be imposed under subsection (c) of this Section.
(c) If a tax has been imposed under subsection (b), a STAR Bond Service Occupation Tax shall also be imposed upon all persons engaged, in the STAR bond district, in the business of making sales of service, who, as an incident to making those sales of service, transfer tangible personal property within the STAR bond district, either in the form of tangible personal property or in the form of real estate as an incident to a sale of service.
The service occupation tax shall be imposed upon all persons engaged in the business of making sales of service at the same rate as the tax imposed in subsection (b) of the selling price of tangible personal property transferred within the STAR bond district by such servicemen as an incident to a sale of service and shall not exceed 1% and shall be imposed only in 0.25% increments.
The tax may not be imposed on tangible personal property taxed at the 1% rate under the Service Occupation Tax Act.
The tax may not be imposed on aviation fuel for so long as the revenue use requirements of 49 U.S.C.
47107(b) and 49 U.S.C.
47133 are binding on the political subdivision.
The tax imposed under this subsection and all civil penalties that may be assessed as an incident thereof shall be collected and enforced by the Department of Revenue.
The certificate of registration that is issued by the Department of Revenue to a retailer under the Retailers' Occupation Tax SB1911 Enrolled - 60 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b Act or under the Service Occupation Tax Act shall permit the registrant to engage in a business that is taxable under any ordinance or resolution enacted under this subsection without registering separately with the Department of Revenue under that ordinance or resolution or under this subsection.
The Department of Revenue shall have full power to administer and enforce this subsection, to collect all taxes and penalties due under this subsection, to dispose of taxes and penalties so collected in the manner provided in this Act, and to determine all rights to credit memoranda arising on account of the erroneous payment of tax or penalty under this subsection.
In the administration of, and compliance with this subsection, the Department of Revenue and persons who are subject to this subsection shall have the same rights, remedies, privileges, immunities, powers, and duties, and be subject to the same conditions, restrictions, limitations, penalties, exclusions, exemptions, and definitions of terms and employ the same modes of procedure as are prescribed in Sections 2, 2a through 2d, 3 through 3-50 (in respect to all provisions therein other than the State rate of tax), 4 (except that the reference to the State shall be to the STAR bond district), 5, 7, 8 (except that the jurisdiction to which the tax shall be a debt to the extent indicated in that Section 8 shall be the political subdivision), 9 (except as to the disposition of taxes and penalties collected, and except that the returned merchandise credit for this tax may not be taken against any State tax), SB1911 Enrolled - 61 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b 10, 11, 12 (except the reference therein to Section 2b of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act), 13 (except that any reference to the State shall mean the political subdivision), the first paragraph of Section 15, and Sections 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 of the Service Occupation Tax Act and all provisions of the Uniform Penalty and Interest Act, as fully as if those provisions were set forth herein.
If a tax is imposed under this subsection (c), a tax shall also be imposed under subsection (b) of this Section.
(d) Persons subject to any tax imposed under this Section may reimburse themselves for their seller's tax liability under this Section by separately stating the tax as an additional charge, which charge may be stated in combination, in a single amount, with State taxes that sellers are required to collect under the Use Tax Act, in accordance with such bracket schedules as the Department may prescribe.
Whenever the Department of Revenue determines that a refund should be made under this Section to a claimant the Department of Revenue shall not issue a credit memorandum.
The Department of Revenue shall notify the State Comptroller, who shall cause the order to be drawn for the amount specified and to the person named in the notification from the Department of Revenue.
The refund shall be paid by the State Treasurer out of the STAR Bond Retailers' Occupation Tax Fund.
Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Department of Revenue shall immediately pay over to the State SB1911 Enrolled - 62 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b Treasurer, ex officio, as trustee, all taxes, penalties, and interest collected under this Section for deposit into the STAR Bond Retailers' Occupation Tax Fund.
On or before the 25th day of each calendar month, the Department of Revenue shall prepare and certify to the Comptroller the disbursement of stated sums of money to named political subdivisions from the STAR Bond Retailers' Occupation Tax Fund, the political subdivisions to be those from which retailers have paid taxes or penalties under this Section to the Department of Revenue during the second preceding calendar month.
The amount to be paid to each political subdivision shall be the amount (not including credit memoranda) collected under this Section during the second preceding calendar month by the Department of Revenue plus an amount the Department of Revenue determines is necessary to offset any amounts that were erroneously paid to a different taxing body, and not including an amount equal to the amount of refunds made during the second preceding calendar month by the Department of Revenue, less 3% of that amount, which shall be deposited into the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund and shall be used by the Department of Revenue, subject to appropriation, to cover the costs of the Department of Revenue in administering and enforcing the provisions of this Section, on behalf of such political subdivision, and not including any amount that the Department of Revenue determines is necessary to offset any amounts that were payable to a different taxing body but were erroneously SB1911 Enrolled - 63 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b paid to the political subdivision.
Within 10 days after receipt by the Comptroller of the disbursement certification to the political subdivisions provided for in this Section to be given to the Comptroller by the Department, the Comptroller shall cause the orders to be drawn for the respective amounts in accordance with the directions contained in the certification.
The proceeds of the tax paid to political subdivisions under this Section shall be deposited into either (i) the STAR Bonds Tax Allocation Fund by the political subdivision if the political subdivision has designated them as pledged STAR revenues by resolution or ordinance or (ii) the political subdivision's general corporate fund if the political subdivision has not designated them as pledged STAR revenues.
An ordinance or resolution imposing or discontinuing the tax under this Section or effecting a change in the rate thereof shall either (i) be adopted and a certified copy thereof filed with the Department of Revenue on or before the first day of April, whereupon the Department of Revenue, if all other requirements of this Section are met, shall proceed to administer and enforce this Section as of the first day of July next following the adoption and filing;
or (ii) be adopted and a certified copy thereof filed with the Department of Revenue on or before the first day of October, whereupon, if all other requirements of this Section are met, the Department of Revenue shall proceed to administer and enforce this SB1911 Enrolled - 64 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b Section as of the first day of January next following the adoption and filing.
The Department of Revenue shall not administer or enforce an ordinance imposing, discontinuing, or changing the rate of the tax under this Section until the political subdivision also provides, in the manner prescribed by the Department of Revenue, the boundaries of the STAR bond district and each address in the STAR bond district in such a way that the Department of Revenue can determine by its address whether a business is located in the STAR bond district.
The political subdivision must provide this boundary and address information to the Department of Revenue on or before April 1 for administration and enforcement of the tax under this Section by the Department of Revenue beginning on the following July 1 and on or before October 1 for administration and enforcement of the tax under this Section by the Department of Revenue beginning on the following January 1.
The Department of Revenue shall not administer or enforce any change made to the boundaries of a STAR bond district or any address change, addition, or deletion until the political subdivision reports the boundary change or address change, addition, or deletion to the Department of Revenue in the manner prescribed by the Department of Revenue.
The political subdivision must provide this boundary change or address change, addition, or deletion information to the Department of Revenue on or before April 1 for administration and enforcement by the Department of SB1911 Enrolled - 65 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b Revenue of the change, addition, or deletion beginning on the following July 1 and on or before October 1 for administration and enforcement by the Department of Revenue of the change, addition, or deletion beginning on the following January 1.
The retailers in the STAR bond district shall be responsible for charging the tax imposed under this Section.
If a retailer is incorrectly included or excluded from the list of those required to collect the tax under this Section, both the Department of Revenue and the retailer shall be held harmless if they reasonably relied on information provided by the political subdivision.
A political subdivision that imposes the tax under this Section must submit to the Department of Revenue any other information as the Department of Revenue may require that is necessary for the administration and enforcement of the tax.
When certifying the amount of a monthly disbursement to a political subdivision under this Section, the Department of Revenue shall increase or decrease the amount by an amount necessary to offset any misallocation of previous disbursements.
The offset amount shall be the amount erroneously disbursed within the previous 6 months from the time a misallocation is discovered.
Nothing in this Section shall be construed to authorize the political subdivision to impose a tax upon the privilege of engaging in any business which under the Constitution of the United States may not be made the subject of taxation by SB1911 Enrolled - 66 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b this State.
(e) When STAR bond project costs, including, without limitation, all political subdivision obligations financing STAR bond project costs, have been paid, any surplus funds then remaining in the STAR Bonds Tax Allocation Fund shall be distributed to the treasurer of the political subdivision for deposit into the political subdivision's general corporate fund.
Upon payment of all STAR bond project costs and retirement of obligations, but in no event later than the maximum maturity date of the last of the STAR bonds issued in the STAR bond district, the political subdivision shall adopt an ordinance immediately rescinding the taxes imposed under this Section and file a certified copy of the ordinance with the Department of Revenue in the form and manner as described in this Section.
Section 5-55.
STAR Bonds School Improvement and Operations Trust Fund.
(a) Deposits into the STAR Bonds School Improvement and Operations Trust Fund, established under Section 33 of the Innovation Development and Economy Act, shall be made as provided under this Section.
Moneys in the Trust Fund shall be used by the Department of Revenue only for the purpose of making payments to regional superintendents of schools to make distributions to school districts in educational service regions that include the STAR bond district.
Moneys in the SB1911 Enrolled - 67 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b Trust Fund are not subject to appropriation and shall be used solely as provided in this Section.
All deposits into the Trust Fund shall be held in the Trust Fund by the State Treasurer as ex officio custodian separate and apart from all public moneys or funds of this State and shall be distributed by the Department of Revenue exclusively for the purposes set forth in this Section.
All moneys in the Trust Fund shall be invested and reinvested by the State Treasurer.
All interest accruing from these investments shall be deposited into the Trust Fund.
(b) Upon approval of a STAR bond district, the political subdivision shall immediately transmit to the county clerk of the county in which the district is located a certified copy of the ordinance creating the district, a legal description of the district, a map of the district, identification of the year that the county clerk shall use for determining the total initial equalized assessed value of the district consistent with subsection (c), and a list of the parcel or tax identification number of each parcel of property included in the district.
(c) Upon approval of a STAR bond district, the county clerk immediately thereafter shall determine (i) the most recently ascertained equalized assessed value of each lot, block, tract, or parcel of real property within the STAR bond district, from which shall be deducted the homestead exemptions under Article 15 of the Property Tax Code, which SB1911 Enrolled - 68 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b value shall be the initial equalized assessed value of each such piece of property, and (ii) the total equalized assessed value of all taxable real property within the district by adding together the most recently ascertained equalized assessed value of each taxable lot, block, tract, or parcel of real property within the district, from which shall be deducted the homestead exemptions under Article 15 of the Property Tax Code, and shall certify that amount as the total initial equalized assessed value of the taxable real property within the STAR bond district.
(d) In reference to any STAR bond district created within any political subdivision, and in respect to which the county clerk has certified the total initial equalized assessed value of the property in the area, the political subdivision may thereafter request the clerk in writing to adjust the initial equalized value of all taxable real property within the STAR bond district by deducting from it the exemptions under Article 15 of the Property Tax Code applicable to each lot, block, tract, or parcel of real property within the STAR bond district.
The county clerk shall immediately, after the written request to adjust the total initial equalized value is received, determine the total homestead exemptions in the STAR bond district as provided under Article 15 of the Property Tax Code by adding together the homestead exemptions provided by Article 15 on each lot, block, tract, or parcel of real property within the STAR bond district and then shall deduct SB1911 Enrolled - 69 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b the total of the exemptions from the total initial equalized assessed value.
The county clerk shall then promptly certify that amount as the total initial equalized assessed value as adjusted of the taxable real property within the STAR bond district.
(e) The county clerk or other person authorized by law shall compute the tax rates for each taxing district with all or a portion of its equalized assessed value located in the STAR bond district.
The rate per cent of tax determined shall be extended to the current equalized assessed value of all property in the district in the same manner as the rate per cent of tax is extended to all other taxable property in the taxing district.
(f) Beginning with the assessment year in which the first development user in the first STAR bond project in a STAR bond district makes its first retail sales and for each assessment year thereafter until final maturity of the last STAR bonds issued in the district, the county clerk or other person authorized by law shall determine the increase in equalized assessed value of all real property within the STAR bond district by subtracting the initial equalized assessed value of all property in the district certified under subsection (c) from the current equalized assessed value of all property in the district.
Each year, the property taxes arising from the increase in equalized assessed value in the STAR bond district shall be determined for each taxing district and shall be SB1911 Enrolled - 70 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b certified to the county collector.
(g) Beginning with the year in which taxes are collected based on the assessment year in which the first development user in the first STAR bond project in a STAR bond district makes its first retail sales and for each year thereafter until final maturity of the last STAR bonds issued in the district, the county collector shall, within 30 days after receipt of property taxes, transmit to the Department of Revenue to be deposited into the STAR Bonds School Improvement and Operations Trust Fund 15% of property taxes attributable to the increase in equalized assessed value within the STAR bond district from each taxing district as certified in subsection (f).
(h) The Department of Revenue shall pay to the regional superintendent of schools whose educational service region includes a STAR bond district, for each year for which money is remitted to the Department of Revenue and paid into the STAR Bonds School Improvement and Operations Trust Fund, the money in the Fund as provided in this Section.
The amount paid to each school district shall be allocated proportionately by the regional superintendent of schools, based on each qualifying school district's fall enrollment for the then-current school year, such that the school district with the largest fall enrollment receives the largest proportionate share of money paid out of the Fund or by any other method or formula that the regional superintendent of schools deems fit, equitable, and SB1911 Enrolled - 71 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b in the public interest.
The regional superintendent may allocate moneys to school districts that are outside the regional superintendent's educational service region or to other regional superintendents.
The Department of Revenue shall be held harmless for the distributions made under this Section and all distributions shall be final.
(i) In any year that an assessment appeal is filed, the extension of taxes on any assessment so appealed shall not be delayed.
In the case of an assessment that is altered, any taxes extended upon the unauthorized assessment or part thereof shall be abated, or, if already paid, shall be refunded with interest as provided in Section 23-20 of the Property Tax Code.
In the case of an assessment appeal, the county collector shall notify the Department of Revenue that an assessment appeal has been filed and the amount of the tax that would have been deposited into the STAR Bonds School Improvement and Operations Trust Fund.
The county collector shall hold that amount in a separate fund until the appeal process is final.
After the appeal process is finalized, the county collector shall transmit to the Department of Revenue the amount of tax that remains, if any, after all required refunds are made.
(j) In any year that ad valorem taxes are allocated to the STAR Bonds School Improvement and Operations Trust Fund, that allocation shall not reduce or otherwise impact the school aid SB1911 Enrolled - 72 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b provided to any school district under the general State school aid formula provided for in Section 18-8.05 of the School Code or the evidence-based funding formula provided for in Section 18-8.15 of the School Code.
Section 5-60.
Alternate bonds and general obligation bonds.
A political subdivision shall have the power to issue alternate revenue and other general obligation bonds to finance the undertaking, establishment, or redevelopment of any STAR bond project as provided under the procedures set forth in the Local Government Debt Reform Act.
A political subdivision shall have the power to issue general obligation bonds to finance the undertaking, establishment, or redevelopment of any STAR bond project on approval by the voters of the political subdivision of a proposition authorizing the issue of such bonds.
The full faith and credit of the State, any department, authority, public corporation or quasi-public corporation of the State, any State college or university, or any other public agency created by the State shall not be pledged for any payment under any obligation authorized by this Act.
Section 5-65.
Amendments to STAR bond district.
(a) Any addition of real property to a STAR bond district or any substantial change to a STAR bond district plan shall be subject to the same procedure for public notice, hearing, and SB1911 Enrolled - 73 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b approval, including approval by the Department and the Office of the Governor, as is required for the establishment of the STAR bond district under this Act.
The addition or removal of land to or from a STAR bond district shall require the consent of the master developer of the STAR bond district.
(b) Any land that is outside of and contiguous to an established STAR bond district and is subsequently owned, leased, or controlled by the master developer shall be added to a STAR bond district at the request of the master developer and by approval of the political subdivision if the land becomes a part of a STAR bond project area.
(c) If a political subdivision has undertaken a STAR bond project within a STAR bond district, and the political subdivision desires to subsequently remove more than a de minimis amount of real property from the STAR bond district, then prior to any removal of property the political subdivision must provide a revised feasibility study showing that the pledged STAR revenues from the resulting STAR bond district within which the STAR bond project is located are estimated to be sufficient to pay the project costs.
If the revenue from the resulting STAR bond district is insufficient to pay the project costs, then the property may not be removed from the STAR bond district.
Any removal of real property from a STAR bond district shall be approved by a resolution of the corporate authorities of the political subdivision.
SB1911 Enrolled - 74 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b Section 5-70.
Restrictions.
STAR bond districts may lie within an enterprise zone.
During any period of time that STAR bonds are outstanding for a STAR bond district, a developer may not use any land located in the STAR bond district for any retail store whose primary business is the sale of automobiles, including trucks and other automotive vehicles with 4 wheels designed for passenger transportation on public streets and thoroughfares.
No STAR bond district may contain more than 900,000 square feet of floor space devoted to traditional retail use, which does not include space devoted to entertainment venues, hotels, warehouse space, storage space, or approved development users.
Section 5-75.
Reporting taxes.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, the Department of Revenue shall provide a certified report of the State sales tax increment and local sales tax increment from all taxpayers within a STAR bond district to the bond trustee, escrow agent, or paying agent for such bonds upon the written request of the political subdivision on or before the 25th day of each month.
Such report shall provide a detailed allocation of State sales tax increment and local sales tax increment from each local sales tax and State sales tax reported to the Department of Revenue.
The bond trustee, escrow agent, or paying agent shall keep SB1911 Enrolled - 75 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b such sales and use tax reports and the information contained therein confidential, but may use such information for purposes of allocating and depositing the sales and use tax revenues in connection with the bonds used to finance project costs in such STAR bond district.
Except as otherwise provided in this Section, the sales and use tax reports received by the bond trustee, escrow agent, or paying agent shall be subject to the confidentiality provisions of Section 11 of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act.
(b) The political subdivision shall determine when the amount of sales tax and other revenues that have been collected and distributed to the bond debt service or reserve fund is sufficient to satisfy all principal and interest costs to the maturity date or dates of any STAR bond issued by a political subdivision to finance a STAR bond project and shall give the Department of Revenue written notice of such determination.
The notice shall include a date certain on which deposits into the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund for that STAR bond project shall terminate and shall be provided to the Department of Revenue at least 60 days prior to that date.
Thereafter, all sales tax and other revenues shall be collected and distributed in accordance with applicable law.
If the political subdivision fails to give timely notice under this subsection (b), the Department of Revenue, upon discovery of this failure, shall cease distribution of the State sales tax increment to the political subdivision, shall SB1911 Enrolled - 76 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b transfer any State sales tax increment in the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund to the General Revenue Fund, and shall cease deposits of State sales tax increment amounts into the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund.
Any amount of State sales tax increment distributed to the political subdivision from the STAR Bonds Revenue Fund in excess of the amount sufficient to satisfy all principal and interest costs to the maturity date or dates of any STAR bond issued by the political subdivision to finance a STAR bond project shall be repaid to the Department of Revenue and deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
If not repaid within 90 days after notice from the State, the Department of Revenue shall withhold distributions to the political subdivision from the Local Government Tax Fund until the excess amount is repaid, which withheld amounts shall be transferred to the General Revenue Fund.
Section 5-80.
Review committee.
Upon the seventh anniversary of the first date of distribution of State sales tax increment from the first STAR bond project in the State under this Act, a 7-member STAR bonds review committee shall be formed consisting of one appointee of each of the Director, the Director of the Governor's Office of Management and Budget, the Director of Revenue, the President of the Senate, the Senate Minority Leader, the Speaker of the House, and the House Minority Leader.
The review committee shall evaluate the success of all STAR bond districts then existing in the State SB1911 Enrolled - 77 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b and make a determination of the comprehensive economic benefits and detriments of STAR bonds in the State as a whole.
In making its determination, the review committee shall examine available data regarding job creation, sales revenues, and capital investment in STAR bond districts;
development that has occurred and is planned in areas adjacent to STAR bond districts that will not be directly financed with STAR bonds;
effects of market conditions on STAR bond districts and the likelihood of future successes based on improving or declining market conditions;
retail sales migration and cannibalization of retail sales due to STAR bond districts;
and other relevant economic factors.
The review committee shall provide the Director, the Director of the Governor's Office of Management and Budget, the Director of Revenue, the General Assembly, and the Governor with a written report detailing its findings and shall make a final determination of whether STAR bonds have had, and are likely to continue having, a negative or positive economic impact on the State as a whole.
Upon completing and filing its written report, the review committee shall be dissolved.
Section 5-85.
Severability.
If any provision of this Act or the application thereof to any persons or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or application of the Act that can be given effect without the invalid provisions or application and to this end SB1911 Enrolled - 78 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b the provisions of this Act are declared to be severable.
Section 5-90.
Rules.
The Department and the Department of Revenue shall have the authority to adopt such rules as are reasonable and necessary to implement the provisions of this Act.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Department and the Department of Revenue shall have the authority, prior to adoption and approval of those rules, to consult on and recommend approval of a STAR bond district in accordance with subsection (d) of Section 5-30 and to otherwise administer the Act while those rules are pending adoption and approval.
Section 5-95.
Open meetings and freedom of information.
All public hearings related to the administration, formation, implementation, development, or construction of a STAR bond district, STAR bond district plan, STAR bond project, or STAR bond project plan, including, but not limited to, the public hearings required by Sections 5-20, 5-30, and 5-65 of this Act, shall be held in compliance with the Open Meetings Act.
The public hearing records, feasibility study, and other documents that do not otherwise meet a confidentiality exemption shall be subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
Section 5-100.
Powers of political subdivisions.
The provisions of this Act are intended to be supplemental and in SB1911 Enrolled - 79 - LRB104 09605 HLH 19670 b addition to all other power or authority granted to political subdivisions, shall be construed liberally, and shall not be construed as a limitation of any power or authority otherwise granted.
In addition to the powers a political subdivision may have under other provisions of law, a political subdivision shall have all the following powers in connection with a STAR bond district:
(1) To make and enter into all contracts necessary or incidental to the implementation and furtherance of a STAR bond district plan.
(2) Within a STAR bond district, to acquire by purchase, donation, or lease, and to own, convey, lease, mortgage, or dispose of land and other real or personal property or rights or interests in property and to grant or acquire licenses, easements, and options with respect to property, all in the manner and at a price the political subdivision determines is reasonably necessary to achieve the objectives of the STAR bond project.
(3) To clear any area within a STAR bond district by demolition or removal of any existing buildings, structures, fixtures, utilities, or improvements and to clear and grade land.
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Action History

  1. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci

  2. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0453

  3. Effective Date December 12, 2025; ;Some Provisions

  4. Governor Approved

  5. Sent to the Governor

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

  7. Passed Both Houses

  8. Senate Concurs

  9. House Floor Amendment No. 4 Senate Concurs 037-019-001

  10. 3/5 Vote Required

  11. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Senate Concurs 037-019-001

  12. 3/5 Vote Required

  13. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 037-019-001

  14. 3/5 Vote Required

  15. House Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Be Approved for Consideration Assignments

  16. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Be Approved for Consideration Assignments

  17. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Be Approved for Consideration Assignments

  18. Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

  19. House Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments

  20. House Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

  21. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments

  22. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

  23. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments

  24. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

  25. Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 3, 4 - October 30, 2025

  26. Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 3, 4

  27. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled

  28. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 076-033-000

  29. 3/5 Vote Required

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

  31. House Floor Amendment No. 4 Adopted

  32. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted

  33. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  34. House Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommends Be Adopted Revenue & Finance Committee; 017-000-000

  35. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Revenue & Finance Committee; 014-002-000

  36. House Floor Amendment No. 4 Rules Refers to Revenue & Finance Committee

  37. House Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee

  38. House Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman

  39. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Revenue & Finance Committee

  40. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee

  41. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman

  42. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

  43. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II

  44. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Revenue & Finance Committee; 012-005-000

  45. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Revenue & Finance Committee

  46. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  47. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II

  48. Alternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz

  49. Alternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Thaddeus Jones

  50. Alternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Nabeela Syed

  51. Alternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Kevin John Olickal

  52. Alternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid

  53. Alternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

  54. Alternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Norma Hernandez

  55. Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Martha Deuter

  56. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II

  57. Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II

  58. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  59. Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 003-002-000

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

  61. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 1, 2025

  62. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz

  63. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones

  64. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed

  65. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

  66. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid

  67. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

  68. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez

  69. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  70. Second Reading - Short Debate

  71. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  72. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II

  73. Do Pass / Short Debate Revenue & Finance Committee; 019-000-000

  74. Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025

  75. Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

  76. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter

  77. Referred to Rules Committee

  78. First Reading

  79. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi

  80. Arrived in House

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

  82. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

  83. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Harmon

  84. Recalled to Second Reading

  85. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 011-000-000

  86. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Executive

  87. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025

  88. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

  89. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 11, 2025

  90. Second Reading

  91. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon

  92. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments

  93. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mattie Hunter

  94. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson

  95. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  96. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  97. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

  98. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 4, 2025

  99. Do Pass as Amended Executive; 012-000-000

  100. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted

  101. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  102. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive

  103. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  104. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mattie Hunter

  105. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

  106. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  107. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025

  108. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

  109. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

  110. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters

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

  112. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  113. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mattie Hunter

  114. Assigned to Executive

  115. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  116. Referred to Assignments

  117. First Reading

  118. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mattie Hunter

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Revenue & Finance, Amendment 4

Passed 17 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 5002
Democrat 12001
Total 17003
% of votes cast 85%0%0%15%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat Not Voting
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
Kyle Moore Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Not Voting
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Not Voting

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Revenue & Finance, Amendment 3

Passed 14 Yea · 2 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 3202
Democrat 11002
Total 14204
% of votes cast 70%10%0%20%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Not Voting
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat Not Voting
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Nay
Kyle Moore Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Not Voting
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Nay
Travis Weaver Republican Not Voting

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Concurrence, Amendment 1

Passed 37 Yea · 19 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 3000
Democrat 33003
Republican 01900
Total 361903
% of votes cast 62%33%0%5%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Simmons — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Not Voting
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa 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
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Napoleon Harris III Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Not Voting
Rachel Ventura Democrat Not Voting
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Nay
Chapin Rose Republican Nay
Chris Balkema Republican Nay
Craig Wilcox Republican Nay
Dale Fowler Republican Nay
Darby A. Hills Republican Nay
Dave Syverson Republican Nay
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Nay
Erica Harriss Republican Nay
Jason Plummer Republican Nay
Jil Tracy Republican Nay
John F. Curran Republican Nay
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Nay
Neil Anderson Republican Nay
Sally J. Turner Republican Nay
Seth Lewis Republican Nay
Steve McClure Republican Nay
Sue Rezin Republican Nay
Terri Bryant Republican Nay

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Concurrence, Amendment 4

Passed 37 Yea · 19 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 3000
Democrat 33003
Republican 01900
Total 361903
% of votes cast 62%33%0%5%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Simmons — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Not Voting
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa 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
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Napoleon Harris III Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Not Voting
Rachel Ventura Democrat Not Voting
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Nay
Chapin Rose Republican Nay
Chris Balkema Republican Nay
Craig Wilcox Republican Nay
Dale Fowler Republican Nay
Darby A. Hills Republican Nay
Dave Syverson Republican Nay
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Nay
Erica Harriss Republican Nay
Jason Plummer Republican Nay
Jil Tracy Republican Nay
John F. Curran Republican Nay
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Nay
Neil Anderson Republican Nay
Sally J. Turner Republican Nay
Seth Lewis Republican Nay
Steve McClure Republican Nay
Sue Rezin Republican Nay
Terri Bryant Republican Nay

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Third Reading

Passed 76 Yea · 33 Nay · 9 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 69002
Unaffiliated 6100
Republican 03207
Total 753309
% of votes cast 64%28%0%8%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Du Buclet — Yea
Faver Dias — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Yea
Katz Muhl — Yea
La Ha — Nay
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Yang Rohr — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Amy Briel Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar 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
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh 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 Not Voting
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Lisa Davis Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret A. DeLaRosa Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Martha Deuter Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Not Voting
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Nicolle Grasse Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rick Ryan Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Nay
Amy Elik Republican Nay
Amy L. Grant Republican Not Voting
Blaine Wilhour Republican Nay
Brad Halbrook Republican Nay
Brad Stephens Republican Not Voting
Bradley Fritts Republican Nay
Brandun Schweizer Republican Nay
Charles Meier Republican Nay
Chris Miller Republican Nay
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Nay
Dan Swanson Republican Nay
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Nay
Dave Severin Republican Nay
David Friess Republican Not Voting
Dennis Tipsword Republican Nay
Jackie Haas Republican Nay
Jason R. Bunting Republican Nay
Jed Davis Republican Nay
Jeff Keicher Republican Nay
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Nay
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Not Voting
John M. Cabello Republican Nay
Kevin Schmidt Republican Nay
Kyle Moore Republican Nay
Martin McLaughlin Republican Not Voting
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Nay
Norine K. Hammond Republican Nay
Patrick Sheehan Republican Nay
Patrick Windhorst Republican Nay
Paul Jacobs Republican Nay
Regan Deering Republican Nay
Ryan Spain Republican Nay
Steven Reick Republican Nay
Tom Weber Republican Nay
Tony M. McCombie Republican Nay
Travis Weaver Republican Not Voting
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Not Voting
William E Hauter Republican Nay

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Concurrence, Amendment 3

Passed 37 Yea · 19 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 3000
Democrat 33003
Republican 01900
Total 361903
% of votes cast 62%33%0%5%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Simmons — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Not Voting
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa 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
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Napoleon Harris III Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Not Voting
Rachel Ventura Democrat Not Voting
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Nay
Chapin Rose Republican Nay
Chris Balkema Republican Nay
Craig Wilcox Republican Nay
Dale Fowler Republican Nay
Darby A. Hills Republican Nay
Dave Syverson Republican Nay
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Nay
Erica Harriss Republican Nay
Jason Plummer Republican Nay
Jil Tracy Republican Nay
John F. Curran Republican Nay
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Nay
Neil Anderson Republican Nay
Sally J. Turner Republican Nay
Seth Lewis Republican Nay
Steve McClure Republican Nay
Sue Rezin Republican Nay
Terri Bryant Republican Nay

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Revenue & Finance, Amendment 1

Passed 12 Yea · 5 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 12001
Republican 0502
Total 12503
% of votes cast 60%25%0%15%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat Not Voting
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
Amy Elik Republican Nay
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Nay
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Nay
Kyle Moore Republican Nay
Martin McLaughlin Republican Not Voting
Steven Reick Republican Nay
Travis Weaver Republican Not Voting

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Revenue & Finance

Passed 19 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 12001
Republican 7000
Total 19001
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Not Voting
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
Kyle Moore Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 54 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 3000
Democrat 32004
Republican 18001
Total 53005
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Simmons — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Not Voting
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa 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
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Not Voting
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Napoleon Harris III Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Not Voting
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Not Voting
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Not Voting
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Balkema Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Darby A. Hills Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Executive, Amendment 3

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 8001
Republican 3001
Total 11002
% of votes cast 85%0%0%15%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Not Voting
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Napoleon Harris III Democrat Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Not Voting
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea

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Executive

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 8001
Republican 4000
Total 12001
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Not Voting
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Napoleon Harris III Democrat Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea

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Who sponsors SB 1911?
SB 1911 is sponsored by Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (Democrat), Sara Feigenholtz (Democrat), Don Harmon (Democrat), Mattie Hunter (Democrat), Paul Faraci (Democrat), Graciela Guzmán (Democrat), Robert Peters (Democrat), Mark L. Walker (Democrat), Javier L. Cervantes (Democrat), Kimberly A. Lightford (Democrat), Karina Villa (Democrat), Mary Edly-Allen (Democrat), Adriane L. Johnson (Democrat), Cristina Castro (Democrat), Curtis J. Tarver, II (Democrat), and Mike Simmons (Democrat).
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