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HB 2930

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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Elliott Pritt and 1 co-sponsor

Two HB 2930s: Illinois grants public universities autonomy to manage state-funded construction up to $20M; Arizona creates Ballistic Shield Fund with a 50% local match.

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Bill Summary · HB 2930

Summary — HB 2930 (Document contains two different bills labeled “HB 2930”)

Note: The supplied document includes two distinct bills from different jurisdictions both numbered HB 2930. Below are concise, separate summaries for each to avoid confusion.

A. University Construction Management Autonomy Act (Illinois HB 2930)

Primary source: Illinois bill text introduced by Rep. Jay Hoffman (LRB104 10483 LNS 20558 b)

Purpose

To grant public universities authority to directly manage state-funded construction projects (up to a $20,000,000 cap in state funding per project), reducing mandatory oversight by the State Capital Development Board (CDB) and giving universities greater control over planning and execution.

Key provisions

  • Grants public universities autonomy to manage construction projects funded by the State so long as total State funding for the project does not exceed $20,000,000.
  • Autonomy includes authority to:
    • Develop and approve project plans, budgets, and timelines.
    • Select contractors, architects, and other necessary personnel.
    • Procure materials and equipment in compliance with State statutes, rules, and standards.
    • Monitor and oversee project progress to ensure compliance with State requirements.
  • Universities retain the option to use services of the Capital Development Board (CDB); use requires an agreement specifying scope, responsibilities, and costs.
  • Universities that self-manage must provide regular reports to the Board of Higher Education detailing progress, expenditures, and outcomes.
  • Definitions provided for “Capital Development Board,” “construction projects,” and “public universities.”
  • Severability clause; repeal of conflicting laws.
  • Effective immediately upon becoming law.

Who is affected / potential impact

  • Affected: Public universities that receive State funding and are governed by the Board of Higher Education; CDB (optional role); contractors, architects, and vendors working on university projects.
  • Potential impacts:
    • May speed project delivery and increase university control and alignment with institutional priorities.
    • Could reduce centralized oversight and standardization provided by the CDB, shifting procurement and project risk to individual universities.
    • Requires continued compliance with State procurement statutes and regular reporting to the Board of Higher Education.

Procedural status (from document)

  • Introduced 02/06/2025 (Rep. Jay Hoffman).
  • Referred to Rules Committee; subsequent references to Higher Education committee and readings appear in the record.
  • Effective date: upon becoming law (if enacted).

B. Ballistic Shield Fund — Department of Public Safety (Arizona HB 2930)

Primary source: Arizona bill text (Title 41 addition)

Purpose

To create a special fund to help Arizona law enforcement agencies purchase ballistic shields capable of protecting against high‑powered firearms.

Key provisions

  • Establishes the “Ballistic Shield Fund,” consisting of legislative appropriations; monies are continuously appropriated and exempt from lapsing under A.R.S. §35‑190.
  • Administered by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS), which will distribute funds to state law enforcement agencies to purchase high‑power firearm ballistic shields.
  • Recipient agencies must provide a one‑half match (50% match) to amounts distributed from the fund.
  • “Law enforcement agencies” defined to include county sheriffs’ departments, municipal police departments, and other agencies that employ certified peace officers in Arizona.
  • Appropriates $2,000,000 from the state general fund for FY 2025‑2026 to the Ballistic Shield Fund; appropriation exempt from lapsing.

Who is affected / potential impact

  • Affected: Arizona county sheriffs, municipal police, and other agencies with certified peace officers that seek funding for ballistic shields.
  • Impact: Provides a dedicated, non‑lapsing funding source to help local agencies acquire higher‑protection ballistic shields, subject to a 50% local match requirement.

Procedural status (from document)

  • Introduced 02/18/2025 (sponsored by Pamela Carter and several co‑sponsors listed).
  • Status noted as Rule 19(a) / Re‑referred to Rules Committee.

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