Illinois · House Bill 3500 · 103rd General Assembly

SCH CD-JOLIET DEBT BOND ISSUE

HB 3500 Sponsored by Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Became law

  1. Introduced Feb 17, 2023
  2. In committee Feb 17, 2023
  3. Passed the House Mar 22, 2023
  4. Passed the Senate May 11, 2023
  5. To the governor Jun 16, 2023
  6. Became law Aug 4, 2023

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the School Code. In a Section concerning the debt limitations of school districts, provides that, in addition to all other authority to issue bonds, Joliet Public Schools District 86 may issue bonds with an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $99,500,000 if certain conditions are met, including (1) that the voters of the district approve a proposition for the bond issuance at an election held on or after…

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Amends the School Code. In a Section concerning the debt limitations of school districts, provides that, in addition to all other authority to issue bonds, Joliet Public Schools District 86 may issue bonds with an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $99,500,000 if certain conditions are met, including (1) that the voters of the district approve a proposition for the bond issuance at an election held on or after April 4, 2023 and (2) that, prior to the issuance of the bonds, the school board determines, by resolution, that the projects set forth in the proposition for the bond issuance were and are required because of the age and condition of the school district's existing school buildings. Provides that the debt incurred on the bonds shall not be considered indebtedness for purposes of any statutory debt limitation and that the bonds must mature within not to exceed 25 years from their date, notwithstanding any other law to the contrary.

Every action

54 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

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  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
  2. HouseFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  4. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
  5. CommitteeAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools · House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter
  6. HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
  7. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  8. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools · House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter
  9. HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
  10. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  11. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools · House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter
  12. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 009-000-000 · House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter
  13. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 009-000-000 · House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter
  14. CommitteeDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 009-000-000 · House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter
  15. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
  16. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher
  17. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  18. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  19. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  20. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000
  21. SenateArrive in Senate
  22. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading March 24, 2023
  23. SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
  24. SenateFirst Reading
  25. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  26. CommitteeAssigned to Education · Senate Education
  27. CommitteePostponed - Education · Senate Education
  28. CommitteeDo Pass Education; 013-000-000 · Senate Education
  29. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 27, 2023
  30. SenateSecond Reading
  31. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 2, 2023
  32. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
  33. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  34. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education · Senate Assignments
  35. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Education; 013-000-000 · Senate Education
  36. SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  37. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Loughran Cappel
  38. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  39. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 054-000-000
  40. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
  41. HouseArrived in House
  42. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
  43. HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
  44. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  45. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools · House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter
  46. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 009-000-000 · House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter
  1. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
  2. HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 100-006-000
  3. HouseHouse Concurs
  4. HousePassed Both Houses
  5. HouseSent to the Governor
  6. HouseGovernor Approved
  7. HouseEffective Date January 1, 2024
  8. HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0449

Roll calls

7 recorded votes: 3 on the floor, 4 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 112–0
Mar 22, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 112 No 0 Not voting 5
Democrats: 72 yes, 0 no Republicans: 40 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 112

Not voting · 1

Absent · 2

Excused · 2

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 54–0
May 11, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 54 No 0 Not voting 5
Democrats: 37 yes, 0 no Republicans: 17 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 54

Not voting · 5

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 - Concurrence · Full House

Passed 100–6
May 19, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 100 No 6 Not voting 12
Democrats: 72 yes, 0 no Republicans: 28 yes, 6 no
How each member voted

Yes · 100

No · 6

Not voting · 4

Excused · 8

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 8, 2023 House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter - Do Pass As Amended
Members

Yes · 9

 Passed 9–0
Apr 25, 2023 Senate Education Education - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 13

Not voting · 1

 13–0
May 9, 2023 Senate Education Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 - Education - Recommend Do Adopt
Members

Yes · 13

Not voting · 1

 13–0
May 18, 2023 House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 - Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 9

 Passed 9–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 5 cosponsors: 4 Democrats, 1 Republican.

All 5 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.