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HB 3407

REPEAL CAPITAL DEV BOARD

104th Regular Session Introduced by Jeff Keicher

Illinois bill would dissolve the Capital Development Board, the state agency overseeing public construction projects, without specifying replacement oversight mechanisms or implementation timeline.

Referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 3407

Legislative bill overview

HB 3407 proposes to repeal the Capital Development Board (CDB), an Illinois state agency responsible for managing capital construction projects and overseeing public building development. The bill would eliminate this board entirely, though it does not specify what happens to its current functions, ongoing projects, or staff.

Why is this important

The Capital Development Board manages significant state infrastructure investments and construction contracts worth millions of dollars annually. Repealing it without a transition plan could disrupt ongoing projects, create confusion about project oversight, and potentially leave capital development functions unassigned across state government.

Potential points of contention

  • Project continuity: Repealing the agency mid-fiscal year could halt or complicate hundreds of ongoing construction projects, from university facilities to state office buildings
  • Institutional knowledge loss: Dissolving an entire agency eliminates established expertise in capital planning, project management, and construction oversight
  • Missing implementation details: The bill provides no alternative structure for managing state capital projects, raising questions about where these responsibilities would transfer
  • Fiscal implications: No analysis provided on costs of winding down operations, potential contract liabilities, or budgetary impact

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

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