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SB 3355

$DCEO-BARRINGTON HILLS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Darby Hills and 1 co-sponsor

Provides a $150,000 state grant to Barrington Hills to replace an emergency generator for Village Hall and Police Department facilities.

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Bill Summary · SB 3355

Summary of SB3355 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Purpose and Intent

  • SB3355 is an appropriations bill that provides a targeted grant to the Village of Barrington Hills.
  • The primary purpose is to fund the costs associated with replacing an emergency generator that serves the Village Hall and Police Department facility.

Key Provisions

  • Financial Allocation: The bill appropriates $150,000 from the General Revenue Fund.
  • Recipient and Use: The funds are to be granted to the Village of Barrington Hills through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).
  • Use of Funds: The grant is designated specifically for costs related to replacing an emergency generator for the Village Hall and Police Department facility.
  • Effective Date: The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Who/What is Affected

  • Village of Barrington Hills: Receives a $150,000 grant to fund the replacement of its emergency generator.
  • Village facilities involved: Village Hall and Police Department facility, whose operations depend on a reliable emergency power source.
  • State agencies: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity administers the grant if enacted.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Schedule and Status:
    • Introduced: February 4, 2026.
    • Assigned to Appropriations (for consideration of the funding).
    • Rulemaking and committee deadlines: Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline established for May 15, 2026.
  • Sponsorship:
    • Primary Sponsor: Sen. Darby A. Hills.
    • Co-sponsors: Sen. Mike Simmons-Gessesse and Sen. Darby Hills (the latter is the primary sponsor, with Simmons-Gessesse as a co-sponsor).
  • Legislative Intent: As an appropriation bill, its passage would authorize the transfer of General Revenue funds to support critical municipal infrastructure (emergency power capability) for local government operations.

Potential Impact

  • Enhances continuity of municipal and public safety operations in Barrington Hills by ensuring a reliable emergency power source for key facilities.
  • Provides targeted state assistance to a local government unit, aligning with public safety and government continuity objectives.
  • Timelines may hinge on approval during the appropriations process and any related budget considerations in the 104th General Assembly.

If you’d like, I can provide a plain-language comparison to similar emergency power grant provisions or outline potential questions for committee members regarding project scope, project approval, and reporting requirements.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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