Bill Status of SB 1608   101st General Assembly

Short Description:  SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Christopher Belt, Napoleon Harris, III-Melinda Bush, Mattie Hunter-Jacqueline Y. Collins and Omar Aquino-Kimberly A. Lightford

House Sponsors
(Rep. Sonya M. Harper-Mary E. Flowers, Jonathan "Yoni" Pizer, Debbie Meyers-Martin, Nicholas K. Smith, Carol Ammons, Kambium Buckner, Lakesia Collins, William Davis, Marcus C. Evans, Jr., La Shawn K. Ford, Jehan Gordon-Booth, LaToya Greenwood, Thaddeus Jones, Camille Y. Lilly, Rita Mayfield, Lamont J. Robinson, Jr., Justin Slaughter, Curtis J. Tarver, II, André Thapedi, Emanuel Chris Welch, Maurice A. West, II and Jawaharial Williams)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  3/23/2021SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0657

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 605/605-1000 rep.
20 ILCS 700/2003from Ch. 127, par. 3702-3

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Repeals provisions establishing the Illinois Science and Technology Commission. Effective immediately.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
20 ILCS 605/605-1000 rep.
20 ILCS 700/2003from Ch. 127, par. 3702-3
Adds reference to:
20 ILCS 605/605-1025 new

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Establishes the Illinois Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Matching Funds Program to be administered by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity may make grants to eligible businesses to match federal funds received by the business as an SBIR or STTR Phase I award and to encourage businesses to apply for Phase II awards up to a maximum of $50,000.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
20 ILCS 605/605-1025
Adds reference to:
20 ILCS 605/605-10was 20 ILCS 605/46.1 in part

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the Department's powers and duties.

House Floor Amendment No. 2
Deletes reference to:
20 ILCS 605/605-10
Adds reference to:
New Act
30 ILCS 575/4from Ch. 127, par. 132.604
30 ILCS 500/20-15
30 ILCS 500/20-60
30 ILCS 500/35-30
30 ILCS 500/50-85 new
30 ILCS 575/4f
30 ILCS 575/6from Ch. 127, par. 132.606
20 ILCS 605/605-1055 new
20 ILCS 405/405-535 new
15 ILCS 520/22.5from Ch. 130, par. 41a
20 ILCS 405/405-535 new
30 ILCS 575/8k new
15 ILCS 520/16.3
30 ILCS 235/8
20 ILCS 2705/2705-597 new
20 ILCS 3903/30
20 ILCS 3903/35 new
20 ILCS 3916/20
20 ILCS 3916/25 new
20 ILCS 3983/30
20 ILCS 3983/35 new
20 ILCS 5110/30
20 ILCS 5110/35 new
30 ILCS 500/5-7 new
30 ILCS 500/5-30
30 ILCS 500/20-10
30 ILCS 500/20-25
30 ILCS 500/20-30
30 ILCS 500/20-60
30 ILCS 500/35-15
30 ILCS 500/35-30
30 ILCS 500/40-20
30 ILCS 500/50-20
30 ILCS 500/50-35
30 ILCS 575/2
30 ILCS 575/4from Ch. 127, par. 132.604
30 ILCS 575/4f
30 ILCS 575/5from Ch. 127, par. 132.605
30 ILCS 575/5.5 new
30 ILCS 575/7from Ch. 127, par. 132.607
30 ILCS 575/8from Ch. 127, par. 132.608
30 ILCS 265/10
30 ILCS 265/11
30 ILCS 265/20
305 ILCS 5/9A-11from Ch. 23, par. 9A-11

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Business Enterprise for Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities Act. Specifies further requirements in the awarding of State contracts under the Act concerning diversity and underrepresented groups. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Makes changes to provisions concerning competitive sealed bids and the awarding of contracts as related to diversity. Provides for diversity training. Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Establishes the Illinois Small Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Matching Funds Program. Creates the Community Development Loan Guarantee Act. Establishes the Loan Guarantee Program. Provides that the State Treasurer may establish at any eligible financial institution a Loan Guarantee Account as a special account outside the State treasury and with the State Treasurer as custodian. Provides further requirements for the Program. Creates the Illinois Community Reinvestment Act. Requires each covered financial institution to have a continuing and affirmative obligation to meet the financial services needs of the communities in which its offices, branches, and other facilities are maintained, consistent with the safe and sound operation of the financial institution, and for credit unions, consistent with its common bond. Creates the Commission on Equity and Inclusion. Provides for the membership and powers and duties of the Commission. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department shall update the Child Care Assistance Program Eligibility Calculator posted on its website to include a question on whether a family is applying for child care assistance for the first time or is applying for a redetermination of eligibility. Makes conforming and other changes. Effective immediately, except that specified provisions take effect January 1, 2022.

 Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Office of the Treasurer)
 The provisions of House Amendment 2 to SB 1608 will have minimal fiscal impact on the Treasurer's office.

 Pension Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Government Forecasting & Accountability)
 SB 1608, as amended by HA 2, will not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in the State of Illinois.

 Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Dept. of Central Management Services)
 The Department of Central Management Services estimates that a negative fiscal impact will be expected should Senate Bill 1608, House Amendment #2 pass into law.

 Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity)
 Within Article 1 of the bill state contracting goals for the BEP are amended, most notably the contracting goal is increased from 20% to 30%. The goal change will have a negligible fiscal impact on the Department, no increase in costs are anticipated. Article 10 of the bill establishes the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Matching Funds Program. The program permits the department to establish a technology related grant matching program for the purpose of job creation and economic development. The Department may allocate appropriated funds for the program, granting up to $50,000 per business. The establishment of the SBIR/STTR program provides DCEO with the ability to fund awards under the program without a mandate which increases departmental costs. DCEO anticipates using existing appropriations for the program, no new appropriations will need to be sought.

 Balanced Budget Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Office of Management and Budget)
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 State Debt Impact Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Government Forecasting & Accountability)
 SB 1608, as amended by House Amendment 2, would not change the amount of authorization for any type of State-issued or State-supported bond, and, therefore, would not affect the level of State indebtedness.

 Housing Affordability Impact Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Housing Development Authority)
 This bill wilI have no effect on the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/15/2019SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
  2/15/2019SenateFirst Reading
  2/15/2019SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/27/2019SenateAssigned to Commerce and Economic Development
  3/7/2019SenateDo Pass Commerce and Economic Development; 008-000-000
  3/7/2019SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2019
  3/13/2019SenateSecond Reading
  3/13/2019SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 14, 2019
  3/15/2019SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
  3/15/2019SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  3/19/2019SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Commerce and Economic Development
  3/21/2019SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Commerce and Economic Development; 009-000-000
  3/26/2019SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  3/26/2019SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Sims
  3/26/2019SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  3/28/2019SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III
  3/28/2019SenateThird Reading - Passed; 048-000-000
  3/28/2019HouseArrived in House
  3/28/2019HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
  3/28/2019HouseFirst Reading
  3/28/2019HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  4/9/2019HouseAssigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
  5/9/2019HouseTo Income Tax Subcommittee
  5/10/2019HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  5/14/2019SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Scott M. Bennett
  2/5/2020SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Melinda Bush
  3/17/2020HouseAssigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
  5/21/2020HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan "Yoni" Pizer
  6/23/2020HouseRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  11/10/2020HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
  1/2/2021HouseAssigned to Executive Committee
  1/7/2021HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Gregory Harris
  1/7/2021HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  1/8/2021HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive Committee
  1/8/2021HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Executive Committee; by Voice Vote
  1/8/2021HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Executive Committee; 008-005-000
  1/8/2021HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  1/8/2021HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  1/8/2021HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  1/11/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper
  1/11/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  1/11/2021HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Sonya M. Harper
  1/11/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-001-000
  1/11/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Balanced Budget Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Mark Batinick
  1/11/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Correctional Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Mark Batinick
  1/11/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Fiscal Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Mark Batinick
  1/11/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Home Rule Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Mark Batinick
  1/11/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Housing Affordability Impact Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Mark Batinick
  1/11/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Judicial Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Mark Batinick
  1/11/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Land Conveyance Appraisal Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Mark Batinick
  1/11/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Pension Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Mark Batinick
  1/11/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 State Debt Impact Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Mark Batinick
  1/11/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 State Mandates Fiscal Note Requested as Amended by Rep. Mark Batinick
  1/11/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Fiscal Note Filed as Amended
  1/11/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
  1/11/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Balanced Budget Note Request as Amended is Inapplicable
  1/11/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Correctional Note Request as Amended is Inapplicable
  1/11/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Fiscal Note Request as Amended is Inapplicable
  1/11/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Home Rule Note Request as Amended is Inapplicable
  1/11/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Housing Affordability Impact Note Request as Amended is Inapplicable
  1/11/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Judicial Note Request as Amended is Inapplicable
  1/11/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Land Conveyance Appraisal Note Request as Amended is Inapplicable
  1/11/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Pension Note Request as Amended is Inapplicable
  1/11/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 State Debt Impact Note Request as Amended is Inapplicable
  1/11/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 State Mandates Fiscal Note Request as Amended is Inapplicable
  1/11/2021HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  1/11/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith
  1/11/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Pension Note Filed as Amended
  1/11/2021HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers
  1/11/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Fiscal Note Filed as Amended
  1/11/2021HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 070-039-001
  1/12/2021SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 2
  1/12/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 2 - January 12, 2021
  1/12/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Fiscal Note Filed as Amended
  1/12/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
  1/12/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kambium Buckner
  1/12/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lakesia Collins
  1/12/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis
  1/12/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
  1/12/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  1/12/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth
  1/12/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. LaToya Greenwood
  1/12/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
  1/12/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
  1/12/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
  1/12/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lamont J. Robinson, Jr.
  1/12/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
  1/12/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
  1/12/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. André Thapedi
  1/12/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch
  1/12/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
  1/12/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
  1/12/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Balanced Budget Note Filed as Amended
  1/12/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 State Debt Impact Note Filed as Amended
  1/12/2021HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Housing Affordability Impact Note Filed as Amended
  1/12/2021SenateChief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Christopher Belt
  1/13/2021SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Christopher Belt
  1/13/2021SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
  1/13/2021SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Christopher Belt
  1/13/2021SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
  1/13/2021SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Be Approved for Consideration Assignments
  1/13/2021SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Be Approved for Consideration Assignments
  1/13/2021SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 032-015-000
  1/13/2021SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 032-015-000
  1/13/2021SenateSenate Concurs
  1/13/2021SenatePassed Both Houses
  1/13/2021SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
  1/13/2021SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
  1/13/2021SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino
  1/14/2021SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Scott M. Bennett
  1/14/2021SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
  2/5/2021SenateSent to the Governor
  3/23/2021SenateGovernor Approved
  3/23/2021SenateEffective Date March 23, 2021; Some provisions effective 3-23-21; some provisions effective 1-1-22
  3/23/2021SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0657

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