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HB 3106

Relating to water data; prescribing an effective date.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ken Helm and 1 co-sponsor

HB 3106 requires at least 2 business days' notice to appropriations committees before amendments to budget implementation or omnibus bills, improving review time and transparency.

In committee upon adjournment.
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Bill Summary · HB 3106

Summary — HB 3106 (104th General Assembly)

Short title / topic: Procedural requirement for amendments to budget implementation or omnibus appropriations bills (adds 15 ILCS 20/50‑37).
Introduced: Rep. Fred Crespo (filed Feb 20, 2025). Co‑sponsor: Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
Status (as of 2025‑06‑28): In committee upon adjournment.
Effective date: Upon becoming law.

Purpose

HB 3106 requires notice to legislative appropriations committees before amendments to major budget bills are considered in committee. The intent is to ensure a minimum notice period so appropriations committees in each chamber have time to review proposed changes prior to hearings.

Key provisions

  • Adds Section 50‑37 to the State Budget Law (15 ILCS 20):
    • Any amendment to a budget implementation bill or to an omnibus appropriations bill must be reported to the applicable appropriations committee of each chamber of the General Assembly at least 2 business days before the amendment is heard in any committee.
  • Effective immediately upon enactment.

Who would be affected

  • Appropriations committees of the Illinois House and Senate (receive required reporting/notice).
  • Legislators and legislative staff who draft or offer amendments to budget implementation bills or omnibus appropriations bills (must allow the 2 business‑day reporting window).
  • Committee chairs and schedulers (may need to adjust timelines and scheduling).
  • Executive branch and outside stakeholders who propose or respond to appropriations amendments (indirectly affected by changes in timing/availability of review).

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Increases notice and advance review time for substantive amendments to major budget legislation, likely improving transparency and committee preparedness.
  • Could constrain last‑minute amendments and affect traditional amendment processes and committee schedules.
  • Enforcement and the practical meaning of “reported to the applicable appropriations committee” (mechanism for reporting, who must report, and remedies for noncompliance) are not detailed in the text; implementation would depend on committee rules and legislative practice.

Legislative history highlights

  • Filed/first reading: Feb 18–20, 2025. Public hearing: Feb 26, 2025. Work session: Apr 7, 2025. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and referred to Ways & Means: Apr 10, 2025. Status listed as "In committee upon adjournment" on Jun 28, 2025.

Note: The bill summary text focuses on budget‑process requirements; the bill title shown (“Relating to water data”) appears inconsistent with the content as drafted.

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

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