Illinois · Senate Bill 2323 · 103rd General Assembly

SCH CD-BLOOMINGTON SCH BUILD

SB 2323 Sponsored by David Koehler Became law

  1. Introduced Feb 10, 2023
  2. In committee Feb 10, 2023
  3. Passed the Senate Mar 29, 2023
  4. Passed the House May 11, 2023
  5. To the governor Jun 9, 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 Boards Article of the School Code. In provisions concerning buildings for school purposes, provides that, for Bloomington School District 87, no referendum shall be required for the purchase, construction, or building of any building for school or education purposes if such cost is paid or will be paid with funds available at the time of contract, purchase, construction, or building in Bloomington…

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Amends the School Boards Article of the School Code. In provisions concerning buildings for school purposes, provides that, for Bloomington School District 87, no referendum shall be required for the purchase, construction, or building of any building for school or education purposes if such cost is paid or will be paid with funds available at the time of contract, purchase, construction, or building in Bloomington School District 87's existing fund balances to fund the procurement or requisition of a building or site during the 2022-2023, 2023-2024, or 2024-2025 school year. Provides that the school board must hold at least 2 public hearings, the sole purpose of which shall be to discuss the decision to construct a school building and to receive input from the community. Provides that the notice of each public hearing that sets forth the time, date, place, and name or description of the school building that the school board is considering constructing must be provided at least 10 days prior to the hearing by publication on the school board's website. Effective immediately.

Every action

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

Show the 19 earlier steps
  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Education · Senate Education
  5. CommitteeDo Pass Education; 013-000-000 · Senate Education
  6. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 9, 2023
  7. SenateSecond Reading
  8. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 21, 2023
  9. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** March 24, 2023
  10. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 053-003-000
  11. HouseArrived in House
  12. HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
  13. HouseFirst Reading
  14. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  15. CommitteeAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools · House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter
  16. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 009-000-000 · House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter
  17. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  18. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  19. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  1. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 074-036-001
  2. SenatePassed Both Houses
  3. SenateSent to the Governor
  4. SenateGovernor Approved
  5. SenateEffective Date August 4, 2023
  6. SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0509
  7. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte
  8. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam

Roll calls

4 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 2 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 53–3
Mar 29, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 53 No 3 Not voting 3
Democrats: 37 yes, 0 no Republicans: 16 yes, 3 no
How each member voted

Yes · 53

No · 3

Not voting · 3

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 74–36
May 11, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 74 No 36 Not voting 7
Democrats: 72 yes, 0 no Republicans: 2 yes, 36 no
How each member voted

Yes · 74

No · 36

Not voting · 2

Excused · 5

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 7, 2023 Senate Education Education - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 13

Not voting · 1

 13–0
Apr 26, 2023 House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 9

 Passed 9–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 2 cosponsors: 1 Republican, 1 Democrat.

All 2 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.