SB2839
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What this bill does
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that no redevelopment plan shall be adopted unless the plan establishes a process for allocating funds for the project that includes the members of the join review board. Provides that municipalities may use some of the tax revenue attributable to the increase in the current equalized assessed valuation of each taxable lot, block, tract, or parcel of real property in the redevelopment project area over and above the initial equalized assessed value of each property in the project area to fund grants to small businesses employing less than 50 people. Provides that these grants shall be considered "redevelopment project costs". Provides that estimated dates of completion of redevelopment project costs may be extended to the 35th calendar year for redevelopment project areas adopted on or before June 30, 2023 and to the 33rd calendar year for redevelopment project areas adopted on or after July 1, 2023 (rather than to the 22nd calendar year for all future extensions). Provides that municipalities shall give at least 90 days' notice before the extending the completion date, approving the creation of a new project area which overlaps with an existing area, or transferring surpluses between areas. Provides that the joint review board may issue a written report approving or disapproving of the municipality's proposal within the notice period. Provides that approval may be presumed if no report is filed. Provides that all surplus funds shall be distributed as soon as possible after they are calculated (rather than annually within 180 days of the close of the municipalities fiscal year). Provides that an amount equal to the change in the current equalized assessed valuation that is attributable to the change caused by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers during the 12-month calendar year preceding the levy may be subtracted from the portion of taxes which is attributable to the increase in the current equalized valuation of specified properties. Makes other and conforming changes. Effective immediately.
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Current stage: In Committee · Last action 249 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
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
Bills sponsored by Mark L. Walker advance 13% more often than the chamber average.
Campaign finance
This is SBE campaign receipts to the people on this bill, not Moneyball and not earmarked to the bill.
Money is campaign receipts to matched candidate committees, not earmarked to this bill. Window 2025-01-01 – 2026-09-13.
Sponsor and voter funding
| Member | Role | Receipts | Total received | Top donors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark L. Walker | Chief sponsor | 35 | $40,131.52 | Don Harmon for State Central Committeeman ($10,000.00); Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation ($3,500.00); LiUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC ($3,000.00) |
| Michael W. Halpin | Sponsor | 258 | $986,156.02 | LIUNA Chicago Laborers District Council ($145,600.00); Illinois Laborers Legislative Committee ($145,600.00); IPACE ($92,800.00) |
| Mary Edly-Allen | Sponsor | 57 | $70,160.38 | Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($7,500.00); IPACE ($5,000.00); SEIU Healthcare IL IN PAC ($5,000.00) |
Overlapping donors
Donors who gave to more than one sponsor or voter on this bill. Still not earmarked to the bill.
| Donor | Members | Total |
|---|---|---|
| IPACE | Mary Edly-Allen, Michael W. Halpin | $97,800.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | Mary Edly-Allen, Michael W. Halpin, Mark L. Walker | $20,000.00 |
| SEIU Healthcare IL IN PAC | Mary Edly-Allen, Michael W. Halpin | $9,500.00 |
| Illinois Trial Lawyers Association PAC | Mary Edly-Allen, Michael W. Halpin | $9,000.00 |
| Illinois Federation of Teachers COPE | Mary Edly-Allen, Michael W. Halpin | $6,250.00 |
| LiUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC | Mary Edly-Allen, Mark L. Walker | $6,000.00 |
| Associated Fire Fighters of IL PAC Fund | Mary Edly-Allen, Michael W. Halpin | $6,000.00 |
| Ironworkers District Council of Chicago & Vicinity PAC | Michael W. Halpin, Mark L. Walker | $5,500.00 |
| Friends of Ram | Michael W. Halpin, Mark L. Walker | $5,500.00 |
| IUOE Local 399 Political Education Fund | Mary Edly-Allen, Michael W. Halpin | $4,500.00 |
| SUAAction | Michael W. Halpin, Mark L. Walker | $3,000.00 |
| Teamsters Volunteers in Politics | Mary Edly-Allen, Michael W. Halpin | $3,000.00 |
| IHA Political Action Committee | Mary Edly-Allen, Mark L. Walker | $2,000.00 |
| Illinois CRNA PAC | Mary Edly-Allen, Michael W. Halpin | $1,500.00 |
| Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers | Mary Edly-Allen, Mark L. Walker | $750.00 |
| Peoples Energy PAC | Mary Edly-Allen, Michael W. Halpin | $750.00 |
| Nicor Gas Company | Mary Edly-Allen, Mark L. Walker | $450.00 |
Top donors across these members
| Donor | Occupation | Employer | Receipts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Laborers Legislative Committee | — | — | 3 | $145,600.00 |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers District Council | — | — | 2 | $145,600.00 |
| IPACE | — | — | 4 | $97,800.00 |
| North Ctrl IL Laborers Dist Council PAC | — | — | 3 | $75,300.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement PAC Fund | — | — | 4 | $72,800.00 |
| IBEW Illinois PAC | — | — | 2 | $70,800.00 |
| AFSCME IL Council 31 PAC | — | — | 1 | $68,800.00 |
| ISDF | — | — | 10 | $26,572.62 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | — | — | 9 | $20,000.00 |
| Don Harmon for State Central Committeeman | — | — | 1 | $10,000.00 |
| Realtor PAC | — | — | 3 | $9,500.00 |
| SEIU Healthcare IL IN PAC | — | — | 3 | $9,500.00 |
| Illinois Trial Lawyers Association PAC | — | — | 4 | $9,000.00 |
| MidAmerican Energy Company | — | — | 2 | $8,000.00 |
| J & J Ventures Gaming LLC | — | — | 3 | $8,000.00 |
| Michael Sacks | CEO & Chairman | Grosvenor Capital Mgmt, LP | 1 | $7,300.00 |
| Illinois Federation of Teachers COPE | — | — | 4 | $6,250.00 |
| LiUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC | — | — | 2 | $6,000.00 |
| Associated Fire Fighters of IL PAC Fund | — | — | 4 | $6,000.00 |
| IL Corn Growers Association | — | — | 2 | $6,000.00 |
| Ironworkers District Council of Chicago & Vicinity PAC | — | — | 2 | $5,500.00 |
| Friends of Ram | — | — | 3 | $5,500.00 |
| I.M.H.A. - PAC | — | — | 3 | $5,500.00 |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 25 IL State PAC | — | — | 2 | $5,000.00 |
| Clifford Law Offices P C | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Action History
6 actions recorded. Last action: 2026-02-03 — Assigned toRevenue. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2026-01-13 | Senate | Filed with Secretary bySen. Mark L. Walker Rule 2-7(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2026-01-13 | Senate | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2026-01-13 | Senate | Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2026-01-14 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Michael W. Halpin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-01-14 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mary Edly-Allen Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Assigned toRevenue Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |