Illinois HB554

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On January 10, 2023 in the House:

Session Sine Die

On April 23, 2021 in the House:

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

On April 13, 2021 in the House:

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Cities & Villages Committee; by Voice Vote
Motion Do Pass - Lost Cities & Villages Committee; 006-006-000
Remains in Cities & Villages Committee

On April 6, 2021 in the House:

Assigned to Cities & Villages Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Cities & Villages Committee
Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) April 23, 2021

On March 27, 2021 in the House:

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

On March 23, 2021 in the House:

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. William Davis
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

On March 2, 2021 in the House:

Assigned to Executive Committee

On February 8, 2021 in the House:

First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee

On February 2, 2021 in the House:

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. William Davis

House Amendment 001

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that specified municipalities may give preference to a qualified and responsive local business in the solicitation of bids for supplies, materials, and equipment or a contract for any work or public improvement. Includes requirements if a municipalities choses to give preferences under the Section. Excludes certain types of contracts and purchases from the provisions, and provides that application of the local business preference to a particular purchase, contract, or category of contracts may be waived at the discretion of a municipality's city council. Provides that the local preference established under the Section shall not be construed to inhibit, limit, or restrict the right or obligation of a municipality to compare and review the quality of materials proposed for purchase, and to compare and review the qualifications, character, responsibility, and fitness of all persons, firms, or corporations submitting bids or proposals. Provides that the specified municipalities shall adopt an ordinance, or modify existing ordinances or resolutions, that allows each municipality to give preference to a qualified and responsive local business in the manner permitted by the Section no later than January 1, 2022. Defines terms. Limits home rule powers. Effective immediately.