Illinois 104th Regular Session Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

SB 2161 — CMS-FIRE ENGINE BID SPEC

Last action — Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill updates fire truck loan amounts and mandates fire engine bid specifications.

This bill requires the Department of Central Management Services to create fire engine bid specifications and increases the maximum loan amount for fire trucks to $500,000.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill may influence the procurement and funding processes for fire safety equipment, impacting those in fire departments.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Illinois Compiled Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

Increases the loan limit for fire trucks and brush trucks from $350,000 to $500,000.

  • 20 ILCS 3501/825-80

    $350,000 → $500,000

    The maximum loan amount for fire trucks or brush trucks is raised.

Action History

  1. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

  2. Referred to Assignments

  3. First Reading

  4. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Patrick J. Joyce

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety technology
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 2161?
SB 2161 is sponsored by Patrick J. Joyce (Democrat) and Christopher Belt (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 2161?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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