Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB3517      — $DCEO-JOLIET HISTORICAL MUSEUM

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

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

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

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Summary

For fiscal years 2025 and 2026, appropriates $3,500,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Joliet Area Historical Museum for expenses associated with the restoration of the property formerly operated as the Joliet Correctional Center. Provides that the appropriations may be used for prior year costs. Effective immediately, except that the appropriation for fiscal year 2026 is effective July 1, 2025.

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Action History

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

  2. Assigned to Appropriations-Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. First Reading

  5. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB3517      do?
For fiscal years 2025 and 2026, appropriates $3,500,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Joliet Area Historical Museum for expenses associated with the restoration of the property formerly operated as the Joliet Correctional Center. Provides that the appropriations may be used for prior year costs. Effective immediately, except that the appropriation for fiscal year 2026 is effective July 1, 2025.
Who sponsors HB3517     ?
HB3517      is sponsored by Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB3517     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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