HB2853

PARK DIST - COMPETITIVE BIDS

Introduced·2/5/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB2853 raises the threshold for competitive bidding in park districts from $30,000 to $50,000.

HB2853 amends the Park District Code and the Conservation District Act in Illinois to change the threshold for competitive bidding from $30,000 to $50,000. Contracts involving expenditures above this amount must be competitively bid, with sealed bids opened at a public bid opening. Exceptions include contracts for emergency expenditures, which are approved by three-quarters of the board, and certain contracts for professional services, data processing equipment, and telecommunications.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

4:00 PM

State Government Administration Committee Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

2:00 PM

State Government Administration Committee Hearing

History

Apr 11, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 26, 2025

House

Second Reading - Short Debate

Mar 26, 2025

House

Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate