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SB 2429

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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michael McLendon

Public universities could independently manage State-funded construction up to $20 million, reducing mandatory Capital Development Board oversight.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 2429

SB 2429 — University Construction Management Autonomy Act

Status: Died in Committee (per provided metadata)
Primary sponsor: Sen. Cristina Castro
Introduced: Filed Feb 7, 2025 (received by Secretary Mar 13, 2025)
Companion: HB 130

Purpose

To grant public universities in Illinois greater autonomy to manage State-funded construction projects (up to a $20,000,000 State funding cap per project) without mandatory oversight by the Capital Development Board (CDB), while preserving optional access to CDB services and requiring reporting to the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

Key provisions

  • Establishes the "University Construction Management Autonomy Act."
  • Grants public universities authority, for State-funded projects where total State funding does not exceed $20,000,000, to:
    • Develop and approve project plans, budgets, and timelines.
    • Select contractors, architects, and other project personnel.
    • Procure materials and equipment in compliance with State statutes, rules, and standards.
    • Monitor and oversee project progress to ensure compliance with State rules and standards.
  • Allows universities the option (not the obligation) to use Capital Development Board services; if used, a formal agreement must define scope, responsibilities, and costs.
  • Requires universities that use the autonomy to provide regular reports to the Illinois Board of Higher Education detailing project progress, expenditures, and outcomes.
  • Includes standard severability and repeal of conflicting provisions.
  • Effective upon becoming law.

Who would be affected

  • Public universities receiving State funding and governed by the Illinois Board of Higher Education (would gain expanded project management authority for qualifying projects).
  • Capital Development Board (role would remain but become optional for sub-$20M projects).
  • Contractors, architects, and vendors contracting directly with universities rather than via CDB.
  • Board of Higher Education (receives reporting responsibility and oversight information).
  • Potential downstream stakeholders: local governments, campus communities, and taxpayers (through project delivery and use of State funds).

Potential impacts (neutral summary)

  • Could speed decision-making and give universities direct control over procurement and project execution for smaller State-funded projects (≤ $20M).
  • Reduces mandatory CDB oversight for those projects, while retaining optional CDB engagement.
  • Shifts compliance and reporting responsibilities to universities, with periodic review by the Board of Higher Education.
  • Fiscal and programmatic effects would depend on how universities exercise authority, use CDB services, and adhere to procurement and construction standards.

Legislative timeline highlights

  • Filed with Secretary: Feb 7, 2025 (sponsor filing)
  • Referred to Municipalities; County Affairs; then State Affairs
  • Committee hearings and testimony in March–April 2025; reported favorably as substituted (Apr 7, 2025); placed on local & uncontested calendar (Apr 24) then removed the same day
  • Final status listed as Died In Committee

For more detail, see the bill text for exact statutory language, reporting cadence, and any definitions or procedural requirements.

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

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