Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: Passed House

HB 511 — FOIA-SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS

Last action — Session Sine Die

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

This bill died with 95th Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Redefines a public record to include a settlement agreement entered into by or on behalf of a public body. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

34 added · 44 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill HB 511 has added a specific provision that requires public bodies to disclose parts of settlement agreements, specifically the total amount of money involved and any financial payouts, while still protecting personal information. This change is important because it increases transparency regarding how public bodies handle financial settlements, helping to hold them accountable for their decisions while still safeguarding sensitive information.

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*LRB09506822JAM26938b* HB0511 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2008 HB0511 Introduced 2/1/2007, by Rep.
HB0511 Engrossed LRB095 06822 JAM 26938 b AN ACT concerning government.
Kevin Joyce SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 140/2 from Ch.
116, par.
202 Amends the Freedom of Information Act.
Redefines a public record to include a settlement agreement entered into by or on behalf of a public body.
Effective immediately.
LRB095 06822 JAM 26938 b A BILL FOR HB0511 LRB095 06822 JAM 26938 b AN ACT concerning government.
HB0511 - 2 - LRB095 06822 JAM 26938 b (c) "Public records" means all records, reports, forms, writings, letters, memoranda, books, papers, maps, photographs, microfilms, cards, tapes, recordings, electronic data processing records, recorded information and all other documentary materials, regardless of physical form or characteristics, having been prepared, or having been or being used, received, possessed or under the control of any public body.
HB0511 Engrossed - 2 - LRB095 06822 JAM 26938 b (c) "Public records" means all records, reports, forms, writings, letters, memoranda, books, papers, maps, photographs, microfilms, cards, tapes, recordings, electronic data processing records, recorded information and all other documentary materials, regardless of physical form or characteristics, having been prepared, or having been or being used, received, possessed or under the control of any public body.
(xi) HB0511 - 3 - LRB095 06822 JAM 26938 b applications for any contract, permit, grant, or agreement except as exempted from disclosure by subsection (g) of Section 7 of this Act;
(xi) HB0511 Engrossed - 3 - LRB095 06822 JAM 26938 b applications for any contract, permit, grant, or agreement except as exempted from disclosure by subsection (g) of Section 7 of this Act;
and (xvii) records, reports, forms, writings, letters, memoranda, books, papers, and other documentary information, regardless of physical form or characteristics, having been prepared, or having been or being used, received, possessed, or under the control of the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority dealing with the receipt or expenditure of public funds or other funds of the Authority in connection with the reconstruction, renovation, remodeling, extension, or improvement of all or substantially all of an existing "facility" as that term is defined in the Illinois HB0511 - 4 - LRB095 06822 JAM 26938 b Sports Facilities Authority Act;
and (xvii) records, reports, forms, writings, letters, memoranda, books, papers, and other documentary information, regardless of physical form or characteristics, having been prepared, or having been or being used, received, possessed, or under the control of the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority dealing with the receipt or expenditure of public funds or other funds of the Authority in connection with the reconstruction, renovation, remodeling, extension, or improvement of all or substantially all of an existing "facility" as that term is defined in the Illinois HB0511 Engrossed - 4 - LRB095 06822 JAM 26938 b Sports Facilities Authority Act;
and (xviii) settlement agreements entered into by or on behalf of a public body, provided that personal identifying information, and all other information exempt pursuant to Section 7 of this Act, is not released;
and (xviii) only that portion of settlement agreements entered into by or on behalf of a public body that shows the total amount of any moneys or total financial value of other agreements, that are not otherwise exempt under Section 7 of this Act, that resulted in a financial payment to or financial payout by the public body and the amount of moneys expended by or on behalf of the public body for the prosecution, defense, or settlement of any litigation.
the identities of the parties to the settlement and the financial and material terms shall remain public.
7-11-02.) Section 99.
HB0511 Engrossed - 5 - LRB095 06822 JAM 26938 b 7-11-02.) Section 99.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2008; Substantive House Bills Out of Committee

  3. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. John J. Cullerton

  4. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Susan Garrett

  5. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. M. Maggie Crotty

  6. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Frerichs

  7. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale A. Righter

  8. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kirk W. Dillard

  9. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon

  10. Referred to Rules

  11. First Reading

  12. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Carol Ronen

  13. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  14. Arrive in Senate

  15. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 100-015-000

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Luis Arroyo

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John A. Fritchey

  18. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 3, 2007

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

  20. Second Reading - Short Debate

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles E. Jefferson

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael K. Smith

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson

  24. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  25. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 011-000-000

  26. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in State Government Administration Committee; by Voice Vote

  27. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by State Government Administration Committee

  28. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rich Brauer

  29. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Monique D. Davis

  30. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks

  31. Assigned to State Government Administration Committee

  32. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. David E. Miller

  33. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William B. Black

  34. Referred to Rules Committee

  35. First Reading

  36. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kevin Joyce

Sponsors

  • Kevin Joyce · Cosponsor
  • Dale A. Righter · Cosponsor
  • John J. Cullerton · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (3)

  • Kevin Joyce
  • Dale A. Righter
  • John J. Cullerton

Not signed on (180)

180 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 100 Yea · 15 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 871503
Republican 4000
Democrat 9000
Total 1001503
% of votes cast 85%13%0%3%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Granberg — Yea
Holbrook — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
Jefferson — Yea
Dunn — Yea
Krause — Yea
Lang — Yea
Leitch — Yea
Reitz — Yea
Lyons — Yea
Lindner — Yea
Mautino — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
McCarthy — Yea
Mendoza — Yea
Moffitt — Yea
Molaro — Yea
Munson — Yea
Myers — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Phelps — Yea
Tryon — Yea
Bradley, John — Yea
Turner — Yea
Bradley, Richard — Yea
Verschoore — Yea
Brady — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Yea
Wait — Yea
Washington — Yea
Mitchell, Jerry — Yea
Winters — Yea
Burke — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Hannig — Yea
Harris — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Howard — Yea
Coladipietro — Yea
Cole — Yea
Coulson — Yea
Eddy — Yea
Flider — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Franks — Yea
Fritchey — Yea
Froehlich — Yea
Gordon — Yea
Graham — Yea
Hamos — Yea
Davis, Monique — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Watson — Nay
Patterson — Not Voting
Poe — Yea
Yarbrough — Yea
Younge — Yea
Colvin — Not Voting
Cross — Nay
Cultra — Yea
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Dunkin — Nay
Durkin — Nay
Fortner — Nay
Hassert — Nay
Jakobsson — Yea
Jefferies — Yea
Kosel — Nay
Dugan — Yea
Osmond — Nay
Osterman — Yea
Pihos — Yea
Pritchard — Nay
Ramey — Yea
Reboletti — Yea
Reis — Yea
Riley — Nay
Ryg — Nay
Sacia — Yea
Saviano — Yea
Schmitz — Nay
Schock — Yea
Scully — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Soto — Yea
Acevedo — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Bassi — Nay
Beaubien — Nay
Beiser — Yea
Mathias — Not Voting
Bellock — Yea
Berrios — Yea
Biggins — Nay
Black — Yea
Boland — Yea
May — Yea
Bost — Yea
Brauer — Yea
Brosnahan — Yea
Meyer — Yea
Mulligan — Yea
Golar — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 511 do?
Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Redefines a public record to include a settlement agreement entered into by or on behalf of a public body. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 511?
HB 511 is sponsored by Kevin Joyce, Dale A. Righter, and John J. Cullerton.
What is the current status of HB 511?
This bill died with 95th Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 511?
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