Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 3 D cosponsors

HB5115      — $CHICAGO CULTURAL DISTRICT

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

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  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 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill allocates $5.2 million for cultural grants in Cook County.

This legislation provides $5.2 million in grants from the General Revenue Fund to support the Build Up Cook program in Cook County. The funding is aimed at enhancing cultural projects and initiatives in the area.

Summary

Appropriates $5,200,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for grants to the Cook County to be used as supplemental funding for the Build Up Cook program. Effective July 1, 2026.

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Action History

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

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford

  4. Assigned to Appropriations-Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee

  5. Referred to Rules Committee

  6. First Reading

  7. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (180)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB5115      do?
Appropriates $5,200,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for grants to the Cook County to be used as supplemental funding for the Build Up Cook program. Effective July 1, 2026.
Who sponsors HB5115     ?
HB5115      is sponsored by Robert "Bob" Rita (Democrat), Michael Crawford (Democrat), and Thaddeus Jones (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB5115     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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