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SB 3289

$ IDOT CAIRO PORT

104th Regular Session Introduced by John Curran and 1 co-sponsor

Illinois would provide a $5 million GRF grant via IDOT to the Alexander-Cairo Port District to cover non-bondable development expenses for Cairo Port.

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Bill Summary · SB 3289

Summary – Illinois SB 3289 (104th General Assembly)

Bill Overview

  • Title: SB 3289
  • Jurisdiction: Illinois
  • Session: 104th General Assembly
  • Sponsor: Senator Dale Fowler (also listed as co-sponsor)
  • Introduced: February 3, 2026
  • Purpose: Provide state funding to support non-bondable development expenses for the Cairo Port (Alexander-Cairo Port District).

Primary Purpose

  • The bill appropriates funds from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to grant to the Alexander-Cairo Port District.
  • The grant is specifically for all costs associated with non-bondable development expenses related to developing the Cairo Port.

Key Provisions

  • Funding Amount: $5,000,000 (five million dollars).
  • Source of Funds: General Revenue Fund.
  • Recipient: Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to administer a grant to the Alexander-Cairo Port District.
  • Use of Funds: Restricted to non-bondable development expenses for the Cairo Port (i.e., development costs that do not involve issuing bonds).
  • Effective Date: July 1, 2026.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Alexander-Cairo Port District: Stand to receive a State grant to cover development-related costs, potentially accelerating port development projects.
  • IDOT: Acts as the administering agency for the grant, using General Revenue Fund dollars to support port development.
  • General Revenue Fund: Allocation reduces available General Revenue resources by $5 million for the 2026-2027 fiscal context (subject to appropriation processes and potential subsequent allocations).

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Legislative Action Timeline:
    • Filed and assigned in February 2026.
    • Referred to Appropriations – Public Safety and Infrastructure.
    • Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline established for May 15, 2026.
  • Effective Date: The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Notes

  • The bill does not authorize bond issuance or bond-based funding; it is limited to non-bondable development expenses.
  • If enacted, the grant would provide targeted financial support to advance Cairo Port development projects, potentially impacting regional transportation infrastructure and economic development.

If you’d like, I can add a brief comparison with similar port development funding mechanisms or estimate potential impacts on related infrastructure timelines based on typical grant usage.

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

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