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HB 2077

STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Tony McCombie

Illinois bill HB 2077 modifies state government technology operations; passed Executive Committee unanimously but faces procedural delays requiring Rules Committee re-referral.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 2077

Legislative bill overview

HB 2077 is an Illinois state government technology bill sponsored by Representative Tony McCombie that addresses operational or structural matters related to state government's technological infrastructure or digital services. The bill passed the Executive Committee with a "Do Pass" recommendation but has faced procedural delays, with its third reading deadline extended and recent re-referral to the Rules Committee.

Why is this important

Technology infrastructure bills can affect how efficiently state government delivers services to residents, manages data security, allocates IT budgets, or modernizes legacy systems. The bill's passage through Executive Committee suggests bipartisan support (12-0-0 vote), but the parliamentary maneuvers and re-referral indicate either substantive concerns or procedural complications that require clarification before final passage.

Potential points of contention

  • The specific technological changes or investments proposed are not detailed in available records, making it unclear whether the bill funds new initiatives, consolidates services, or mandates system upgrades
  • The multiple deadline extensions and re-referral to Rules Committee suggest either drafting issues, budget concerns, or disagreement over implementation timeline
  • Without seeing the bill text, it's unclear whether the proposal affects cybersecurity protocols, staffing requirements, or spending allocations that could impact state agency budgets or employment

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

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