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HB 3101

Relating to events that involve livestock; declaring an emergency.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ed Diehl and 4 co-sponsors

HB 3101 strengthens the Legislative Budget Oversight Commission to boost transparency and review of COVID relief funds and Division F infrastructure grants, with public hearings.

In committee upon adjournment.
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Bill Summary · HB 3101

Summary — HB 3101 (2025)

Title: Relating to events that involve livestock; declaring an emergency.
(Note: bill text amends the General Assembly Operations Act — Section 20 — concerning the Legislative Budget Oversight Commission)

Bill number: HB 3101 (introduced Feb. 18–20, 2025)
Citation amended: 25 ILCS 10/20 (General Assembly Operations Act)
Status (as of document): In committee upon adjournment (6/28/2025). Effective immediately if enacted; provision treated as continuously in effect since July 1, 2024.

Purpose and intent

HB 3101 reenacts and updates the statutory provisions establishing the Legislative Budget Oversight Commission (LBOC). The bill’s principal aims are to (1) continue legislative oversight of pandemic-related federal relief and state budget actions, (2) increase transparency in reporting of state general fund revenues and expenditures, and (3) require review of State submissions and grant distribution plans for certain federal infrastructure funds (Division F of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act).

Key provisions and changes

  • Reenacts and revises Section 20 (Legislative Budget Oversight Commission) of the General Assembly Operations Act (25 ILCS 10/20).
  • Reporting changes:
    • Requires the Commission’s report to include year‑to‑date general funds expenditures compared to the preceding fiscal year’s budget (replaces earlier comparison specifically tied to Fiscal Year 2021).
    • Requires year‑to‑date general funds revenues compared to anticipated revenues and a quarterly summary of budget management actions taken by the Governor’s Office/GOMB or state agencies.
  • Federal relief/grant oversight:
    • Continues and clarifies LBOC authority to request reports on the status/distribution of CARES Act funds and other COVID‑19 federal financial relief.
    • Requires program‑level listings of grants from the Coronavirus Relief Fund and the ARPA State Fiscal Recovery Fund, including number of grants, aggregate award amounts, and amounts actually paid — with identification of awards to grantees in disproportionately impacted areas (per ARPA Sec. 9901).
  • Infrastructure grant review:
    • State plans, applications, letters of intent, and similar documents related to Division F (infrastructure) grants should be provided to the Commission for review at least 30 days before submission to the federal entity, to the extent practical. If 30 days is not practical, provide as much review time as possible.
    • Documents provided to the Commission must be posted on the General Assembly website with limited redactions (law‑ or regulation‑protected material; trade secrets; proprietary/confidential commercial or financial information).
    • The Commission must hold at least one public hearing on such submissions and may submit comments to the Governor and the administering State entity; the Governor/state entity must consider Commission and public comments.
  • Membership and procedure:
    • Restates Commission composition and appointment authorities (appointments by Speaker, Senate President, and minority leaders; co‑chairs by Speaker and Senate President). Members serve without compensation.
  • Miscellaneous:
    • Removes certain provisions concerning “previous budget relief programs” (text truncated in supplied version).
    • Declares the provision to have been in continuous effect since July 1, 2024, and is effective immediately (emergency clause).

Who is affected

  • Executive branch entities: Governor’s Office, Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB), state agencies (must report and provide documents).
  • Local governments and grant applicants: those receiving CARES/ARPA funds or Division F infrastructure grants will be subject to greater legislative review and public reporting.
  • General Assembly: members on the LBOC will have continued/expanded oversight responsibilities.
  • Public and stakeholders: increased access to information and opportunity for comment on federal grant applications and state spending related to relief and infrastructure.

Procedural/timeline notes

  • Introduced Feb. 18–20, 2025. Multiple committee referrals and hearings occurred (public hearing 3/5/2025; work session 3/31/2025). Recommendation “Do pass with amendments” from Executive Committee on 4/3/2025 and referred to Ways & Means. As of 6/28/2025 the bill was “in committee upon adjournment.” If enacted, the bill takes effect immediately and is retroactively treated as continuously in effect from July 1, 2024.

Potential implications

  • Strengthens legislative oversight and public transparency of COVID‑related and infrastructure‑related federal funds and state budget actions.
  • May impose additional review and disclosure requirements on executive branch grant applications and timelines for submittal to federal programs.
  • Could affect the timing of State submissions for federal grants if the 30‑day review period is strictly applied.

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

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