CONVEY TAMMS CORRECTIONAL CTR

104th Regular Session Introduced by Christopher Belt

Authorizes transferring Tamms Correctional Center to a new owner or operator, detailing terms, conditions, and oversight for the conveyance.

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

Bill Summary: SB 3468 (104th Ill. Gen. Assembly) — CONVEY TAMMS CORRECTIONAL CTR

Purpose and intent

The bill authorizes or facilitates the conveyance (transfer) of the Tamms Correctional Center. The primary aim is to adjust ownership or control of the facility, typically in connection with re-purposing, sale, lease, or transfer to a different government entity or private partner as part of broader corrections or asset management strategies.

Co-sponsor: Christopher Belt.

Key provisions and changes

Authority to convey: Establishes the legal mechanism or authorization for transferring the Tamms Correctional Center from its current status to a new owner, operator, or location. The bill specifies the scope, conditions, and procedural steps required to complete the conveyance.

Terms of conveyance: May outline requirements related to consideration (monetary or in-kind), timing, and any approvals needed from applicable state authorities or legislative bodies.

Condition of the facility: Likely includes provisions ensuring the facility remains suitable for its new use, or requirements for environmental, safety, and security standards during transition.

Responsibilities and liabilities: Addresses how ongoing obligations, contracts, and liabilities tied to Tamms may be allocated or assumed by the transferee, including potential need for indemnifications or hold-harmless clauses.

Reporting and oversight: May mandate reporting to and approval by relevant state committees or departments (e.g., Department of Corrections, Illinois Capital Development Board, or a legislative committee), including timelines for notification and final action.

Related ancillary provisions: Could include associated changes to related statutory provisions, funding authorization, or follow-on tasks such as disposition of assets, decommissioning, or repurposing plans.

Who would be affected

Tamms Correctional Center: The facility itself would transition under new ownership or management.

State government and agencies: Departments involved in corrections, asset management, and procurement would participate in approvals, oversight, and execution.

Taxpayers and local communities: Depending on the conveyance terms, there could be financial implications, potential redeployment of resources, and local impact related to employment and land use.

Contractors and employees: Personnel and vendors connected to Tamms may experience changes in employment status or contractual relationships as part of the conveyance process.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Legislative action: The bill would require approval by the Illinois General Assembly and relevant executive authorities as specified in the statute.

Approval steps: Likely includes introductions, committee hearings, possible amendments, and a final floor vote before enacting the conveyance.

Post-enactment steps: After passage, the conveyance would proceed under the terms defined in the bill, with potential interim milestones, performance standards, and final disposition deadlines.

Observations

The summary focuses on conveyance of a state facility, implying a shift in management or utilization of Tamms Correctional Center rather than continuing as a traditional state-run correctional institution.

Specific dollar figures, timelines, and procedural prescriptions would be detailed in the final text of SB 3468 and any accompanying fiscal or policy analyses.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to emphasize financial implications, oversight mechanisms, or potential community impacts once you provide or confirm the bill’s full text.