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SB 2454

Jurors; increase range of per diem for.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Rhodes

Preempts local permitting for CDB state projects, requires coordination with fire protection units and utilities, and compensates localities for fair connection costs.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 2454

Summary — SB 2454 (20 ILCS 3105/10.20 new)

Title: Jurors; increase range of per diem for. (Bill short title in header appears unrelated to text.)
Bill #: SB 2454 (introduced 104th General Assembly) — Sponsor: Sen. Michael W. Halpin

Note: The bill text adds Section 10.20 to the Capital Development Board Act (20 ILCS 3105/10.20 new). Status shown in the provided record: Died In Committee. Companion: HB 4889.

Purpose / Intent

Create a statewide rule that limits local (municipal/county) regulatory control over the construction, reconstruction, improvement, or installation of State facilities managed by the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB). The measure is intended to preempt local permitting and inspection requirements for State capital projects while requiring coordination with local fire protection units and utilities and providing limited compensation for local connection or impact costs.

Key provisions

  • Preemption of local ordinances: “Notwithstanding any other provision of law,” a local ordinance shall not be enforced against the construction, reconstruction, improvement, or installation of a State facility. Local governments may not require permitting fees or require permit inspections for such State projects.
  • Coordination obligations:
    • The CDB (the Board) must, to the fullest extent practicable, coordinate with local utilities on connection requirements and procedures.
    • The CDB must coordinate and consult with units of local government responsible for fire protection before undertaking relevant construction activities to ensure effective provision of fire services.
  • Compensation for local costs: The Board remains obligated to compensate units of local government for “fair and reasonable connection or impact costs” that (i) conform to industry standards or (ii) are consistent with similar costs applied to private capital projects.
  • Compliance exceptions: The section does not relieve the Board from compliance with any State or federal mandate.
  • Applicability: Applies to State facility projects that are ongoing on, or begin on or after, the Act’s effective date.
  • Home rule limitation: Home rule units may not regulate State facility construction in a manner inconsistent with this Section; the bill cites the Illinois Constitution (Article VII) as authorizing this limitation.
  • Definitions: The bill defines “fair and reasonable connection or impact costs.” The draft text indicates “State facility” refers to capital projects under the authority of the Capital Development Board (text in provided excerpt is partially truncated).

Who is affected

  • State agencies and the Capital Development Board: gain reduced local permitting obligations and new coordination duties.
  • Units of local government (municipalities, counties, fire protection districts): lose ability to require permitting/inspect/fee collection for State projects but receive coordination and potential compensation for demonstrable impacts.
  • Local utilities: become coordination partners for connections to State projects.
  • Contractors and designers working on State capital projects: may experience reduced local permitting steps but must follow State and federal mandates and CDB coordination requirements.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Could accelerate State capital projects by eliminating local permitting steps and fees.
  • May reduce local revenue from permitting and inspection fees and reduce local regulatory oversight of construction details.
  • Coordination and compensation provisions aim to mitigate impacts on fire protection and infrastructure, but local officials may still be concerned about enforcement and standards.
  • The provision limits home rule authority over State projects, a constitutionally significant step that can provoke legal or political disputes.

Legislative status / timeline (as provided)

  • Filed by Sen. Michael W. Halpin: 02/07/2025 (first reading same day)
  • Received by Secretary of the Senate / Filed: 03/13/2025
  • Read first time / Referred to Health & Human Services: 03/25/2025
  • Final disposition in provided record: Died In Committee

(Readers should note minor inconsistencies in date entries in the record; the key point is that the measure did not advance to enactment in the 104th General Assembly.)

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

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