Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB1423      — PROCUREMENT-SMALL BUSINESS

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  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 January 31, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill allows set-asides for veteran-owned small businesses in procurement contracts.

This bill amends the Illinois Procurement Code to enable chief procurement officers to allocate a portion of contracts specifically for veteran-owned small businesses. It also mandates reporting to the General Assembly on these allocations.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This could lead to more job creation within veteran-owned businesses as they win more contracts.
  • Small Business: Veteran-owned small businesses may have increased opportunities to secure government contracts.

Summary

Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that each chief procurement officer may designate as a veteran-owned small business set-aside a fair proportion of construction, supply, and service contracts for award to veteran-owned small businesses in Illinois. Requires the chief procurement officer to report certain information to the General Assembly.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  6. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  7. To Procurement

  8. Re-assigned to Executive

  9. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  10. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis

  11. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025

  12. To Procurement

  13. Assigned to Executive

  14. Referred to Assignments

  15. First Reading

  16. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (180)

180 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB1423      do?
Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that each chief procurement officer may designate as a veteran-owned small business set-aside a fair proportion of construction, supply, and service contracts for award to veteran-owned small businesses in Illinois. Requires the chief procurement officer to report certain information to the General Assembly.
Who sponsors SB1423     ?
SB1423      is sponsored by Mike Porfirio (Democrat), Seth Lewis (Republican), and Craig Wilcox (Republican).
What is the current status of SB1423     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 31, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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