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 Bill Status of HB2959  102nd General Assembly


Short Description:  PARK/MUSEUM DISTRICT DIVERSITY

House Sponsors
Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/10/2023HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
30 ILCS 105/45


Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Park and Museum District Business Enterprise Act. Creates the Park and Museum District Business Enterprise Council for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities comprised of members appointed by the Governor, including individuals representing businesses that are minority-owned or women-owned or owned by persons with disabilities, an individual representing the business community, and individuals representing park districts and museum districts. Provides for an aspirational goal in park districts and museum districts of not less than 30% of the total dollar amount of specified park and museum district contracts to be awarded to businesses owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. Provides, however, that of the total amount of all park and museum district contracts awarded to businesses owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities, contracts representing at least 16% shall be awarded to businesses owned by minorities, contracts representing at least 10% shall be awarded to women-owned businesses, and contracts representing at least 3% shall be awarded to businesses owned by persons with disabilities. Provides for duties of the Secretary of the Council and for annual report requirements of the Council. Provides for compliance, exemptions, waivers, and other requirements. Provides that the Department of Central Management Services shall conduct studies that measures the impact of discrimination on minority and women business development in park and museum districts in Illinois. Amends the State Finance Act making conforming changes.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/18/2021HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
  2/19/2021HouseFirst Reading
  2/19/2021HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/9/2021HouseAssigned to Museums, Arts, & Cultural Enhancements Committee
  3/25/2021HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Museums, Arts, & Cultural Enhancements Committee; 006-004-000
  4/8/2021HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  4/21/2021HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  4/21/2021HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  4/23/2021HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/10/2023HouseSession Sine Die

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