SB1861
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What this bill does
Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that the Code does not apply to procurements made in connection with Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site.
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Chance it becomes
law given where it is now (stage, momentum).
Confidence: 97%
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Current stage: In Committee · Last action 409 days ago · STAGNANT
How does a bill become law in Illinois?
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Introduction of Bill
A member of the Senate or the House introduces a bill, which is assigned a unique identifying number (e.g., "H.B. ___" for House bills and "S.B. ___" for Senate bills). If not enacted, it must be reintroduced in the next General Assembly with a new number.
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Committee Work — Hearings
The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.
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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
The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.
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Passage and Consideration in Second Chamber
If the bill passes in the first chamber, it moves to the second chamber for a similar review process. If both chambers approve, it goes to the governor.
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Gubernatorial Action
The governor can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action (resulting in an automatic law after 60 days). The type of veto can be total or amendatory. Once signed, the bill becomes a Public Act and is assigned a Public Act number.
Sponsor Context
Steve McClure
Low Influence (#107)
Public Engagement
43 witness slips filed
42 proponents / 1 opponents
18 organizations
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Witness slips
43 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wolter | Self | Self | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Abby Cathers | Former New Salem IC Intern | New Salem Lincoln League | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Anne Smith | Central Illinois Services | New Salem Lincoln League | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Ashley Burdinsky | Self | Self | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Barb Moss | Riverbank Lodge | New Salem Lincoln League | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Barry Messett | Self | Self | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Becky cantrall | None | New Salem league | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Ben Hollis | Menard County Fair, Inc. | Menard County Fair, Inc. | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Beverly Neisler | Leadership411, LLC | Self | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Carol Shafer | New Salem Lincoln League | New Salem Lincoln League | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| cheryl D olesen | New Salem Lincoln League | New Salem Lincoln League as a Board Member | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Christy Shewmaker | Self | Self | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Cindy Pierson | Riverbank Lodge | New Salem Lincoln League | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Dave Marsh | New Salem Lincoln league | New Salem Lincoln league | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Debra Lynn | Myself | Myself | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Evan Richardson | Self | Self | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Gina Wolter | New Salem Lincoln League | New Salem Lincoln League | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Haley Corrigan | Self | Self | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Jessica Crossin | Na | New Salem | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| John Halleck | self | New Salem Lincoln League | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| John Winterbauer | 164370 | Self | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Joni Churchill | Save New Salem | Save New Salem | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Joshua Montgomery | DIS Tech Services | New Salem Lincoln League | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Judy Blane-Olesen | Blane Real Estate Inc | New Salem Lincoln League | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Keith Wetherell | Illinois Licensed Beverage Association | Illinois Licensed Beverage Association | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Kim Blake | Riverbank Lodge | New Salem Lincoln League | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Linda Schilling | NSLL member | New Salem Lincoln League | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Lori Moss | None | Gina Wolter | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Maggie Halleck | Riverbank Lodge | New Salem Lincoln League, RiverBank Lodge | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| MARGARET MURPHY | SELF | SELF | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Mark Fricke | Self | Self | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Megan Hatfield | None | None | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Michelle kinney | Self | Menard county resident | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Niki Tomlin | NA | New Salem Historic Site | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Pat Gillmore | Self | Self | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Patricia Giesing | Riverbank Lodge | New Salem Lincoln League | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Peter Olesen | None | Lincoln League | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Sarah Atterberry | Self | Self | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Sharon Arnold | self | self | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Tracy Messett | Self | Self | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Troy Pygott | Self | New Salem Lincoln League | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| William Montgomery | Montgomery Heirs Farm | William Montgomery | Proponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
| Larry Gnat | Roofers and Waterproofers Local 11 | Roofers & Waterproofers District Council | Opponent | Procurement | 2025-03-27 |
Action History
10 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-04-11 — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred toAssignments. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-02-06
Introduction & Filing
Filed with Secretary bySen. Steve McClure Rule 2-7(b)
Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-02-06
Introduction & Filing
First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38
Formal introduction — title read into the official record. Required procedural step; bill now exists in the system.
2025-02-06
Committee Assignment
Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a)
Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-02-18
Committee Assignment
Assigned toExecutive Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b)
Sent to a substantive committee (e.g., Transportation, Revenue). This is where the bill gets a real hearing and evaluation.
2025-02-19
Committee Assignment
ToProcurement Rule 3-3(b)
Referred to a subcommittee for more focused review (e.g., 'To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee').
2025-03-10
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Doris Turner Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-03-21
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4)
Senate committee deadline set or extended. Procedural — establishes when the bill must be voted out of committee.
2025-04-11
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Steve McClure
[Amendment] Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-04-11
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toAssignments
[Amendment] Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-04-11
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Mild −
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred toAssignments Rule 3-9(a)
Senate procedural rule — bill re-referred to Assignments for missing Rule 2-10 deadline. Bill is NOT dead but faces uphill battle.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-02-06 | Senate | Filed with Secretary bySen. Steve McClure Rule 2-7(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-06 | Senate | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-06 | Senate | Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-02-18 | Senate | Assigned toExecutive Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-02-19 | Senate | ToProcurement Rule 3-3(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-10 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Doris Turner Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-21 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-04-11 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Steve McClure | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-11 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-11 | Senate | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred toAssignments Rule 3-9(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild − |