SB0074
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What this bill does
Creates the State Agency Retainage Act. Provides that, if a State agency determines that satisfactory progress has not been achieved by a contractor or subcontractor during any period for which a payment is to be made, a percentage of the payment may be retained by the State agency. Prohibits the amount of retainage under the Act from exceeding 10% of the approved estimated amount under the terms of the contract until the contract is 50% completed. Prohibits retainage of more than 5% of the contract for the duration of the contract. Authorizes retainage to be adjusted as the contract approaches completion to recognize better than expected performance, the ability to rely on alternative safeguards, and other factors. Further provides that on completion of all contract requirements, amounts retained under the Act must be paid promptly. Defines the terms "retainage" and "State agency". Amends the State Prompt Payment Act. Specifies that the State Prompt Payment Act does not apply to retainage withheld under the State Agency Retainage Act.
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Current stage: In Committee · Last action 363 days ago · STAGNANT
How does a bill become law in Illinois?
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Introduction of Bill
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Committee Work — Hearings
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Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report
The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.
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Floor Debate
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Passage and Consideration in Second Chamber
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Gubernatorial Action
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Sponsor Context
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Witness slips
8 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Cunningham | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Beverly Leinberger | Crazy Daisy Gift Shop | City. Of Petersburg | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Dan Johnson | Lobbying for Improvements | Federation of Women Contractors and Hispanic American Construction Industry Alliance (HACIA) | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Ivan Solis | Solis Construction | Solis Construction | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Kathy Olesen | Edgar Lee Masters Memorial and Home | New Salem Lincoln League | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Aaron Carter | ILLINOIS PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION COOPERATIVE | ILLINOIS PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION COOPERATIVE | Opponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Jennifer Creasey | University of Illinois | University of Illinois | Opponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Michael Sturino | Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association | Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association | Opponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
Action History
17 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-04-11 — Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred toAssignments. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-13 | Senate | Filed with Secretary bySen. Willie Preston Rule 2-7(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-13 | Senate | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-13 | Senate | Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-01-22 | Senate | Assigned toExecutive Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-02-13 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Dave Syverson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-19 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Seth Lewis Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-19 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Laura M. Murphy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-19 | Senate | ToProcurement Rule 3-3(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-21 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-03-31 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Willie Preston | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-31 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-01 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers toExecutive | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-03 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 ToProcurement | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary bySen. Willie Preston | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-11 | Senate | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred toAssignments Rule 3-9(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild − |
| 2025-04-11 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | Mild − |