Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 5 D cosponsors

SB2829      — MID-ILLINOIS MEDICAL DISTRICT

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 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

In plain language

Expands the boundaries and powers of the Mid-Illinois Medical District Commission.

This bill modifies the Mid-Illinois Medical District Act by expanding its boundaries and changing some operational procedures of the Commission. It also limits property acquisition methods and allows construction of various facilities.

Summary

Amends the Mid-Illinois Medical District Act. Expands the boundaries of the Mid-Illinois Medical District. Makes changes to the powers of the Mid-Illinois Medical District Commission. Requires the Commission to hold a regular meeting on the second Thursday of February in even-numbered years for the election of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer from among its members and to hold meetings annually for the adoption of a budget and for other business purposes (rather than holding annual meetings for all purposes). Provides that the Commission may not acquire property between 11th Street on the east, Madison Street on the north, Walnut Street on the west, and South Grand Avenue on the south by exercising the right of eminent domain under the Eminent Domain Act. Authorizes the Commission to construct or cause to be constructed, among other things, housing, educational buildings, and research facilities. Requires the Commission's master plans to be delivered to (rather than approved by) the advisory council and the Springfield city council.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

  3. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

  4. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston

  5. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 008-004-000

  6. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  7. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Assignments Refers to Executive

  8. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Assignments

  9. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Doris Turner

  10. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026

  11. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  12. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  13. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026

  14. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  15. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 24, 2026

  16. Second Reading

  17. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026

  18. Do Pass as Amended Local Government; 010-000-000

  19. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Postponed - Local Government

  20. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted

  21. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  22. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Local Government

  23. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments

  24. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Doris Turner

  25. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Local Government

  26. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  27. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Doris Turner

  28. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Local Government

  29. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  30. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Doris Turner

  31. Assigned to Local Government

  32. Referred to Assignments

  33. First Reading

  34. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Doris Turner

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on · 4 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (178)

178 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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Votes

Executive

Passed 8 Yea · 4 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 0400
Democrat 7001
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 8401
% of votes cast 62%31%0%8%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Harris III, Napoleon — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Not Voting
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Nay
John F. Curran Republican Nay
Neil Anderson Republican Nay
Sue Rezin Republican Nay

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Local Government

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 4000
Democrat 6001
Total 10001
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Not Voting
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea

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Subjects

housing healthcare education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2829      do?
Amends the Mid-Illinois Medical District Act. Expands the boundaries of the Mid-Illinois Medical District. Makes changes to the powers of the Mid-Illinois Medical District Commission. Requires the Commission to hold a regular meeting on the second Thursday of February in even-numbered years for the election of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer from among its members and to hold meetings annually for the adoption of a budget and for other business purposes (rather than holding annual meetings for all purposes). Provides that the Commission may not acquire property between 11th Street on the east, Madison Street on the north, Walnut Street on the west, and South Grand Avenue on the south by exercising the right of eminent domain under the Eminent Domain Act. Authorizes the Commission to construct or cause to be constructed, among other things, housing, educational buildings, and research facilities. Requires the Commission's master plans to be delivered to (rather than approved by) the advisory council and the Springfield city council.
Who sponsors SB2829     ?
SB2829      is sponsored by Doris Turner (Democrat), Mattie Hunter (Democrat), Willie Preston (Democrat), Cristina Castro (Democrat), and Javier L. Cervantes (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB2829     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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