Illinois · Senate Bill 3348 · 103rd General Assembly

SCH CD-DEBT LIMIT EXCEPTION

SB 3348 Sponsored by Robert F. Martwick Became law

  1. Introduced Feb 7, 2024
  2. In committee Feb 7, 2024
  3. Passed the Senate Apr 12, 2024
  4. Passed the House May 21, 2024
  5. To the governor Jun 21, 2024
  6. Became law Aug 9, 2024

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, Union Ridge School District 86 may issue bonds with an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $35,000,000 if specified conditions are met, including (i) that the voters of the school district approve a proposition for the bond issuance at an election held on or…

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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, Union Ridge School District 86 may issue bonds with an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $35,000,000 if specified conditions are met, including (i) that the voters of the school district approve a proposition for the bond issuance at an election held on or after March 19, 2024 and (ii) 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 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 must mature within not to exceed 25 years from their date, notwithstanding any other law to the contrary. Effective immediately.

Every action

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

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  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Robert F. Martwick
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Education · Senate Education
  5. CommitteeDo Pass Education; 010-000-000 · Senate Education
  6. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 7, 2024
  7. SenateSecond Reading
  8. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 20, 2024
  9. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
  10. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
  11. HouseArrived in House
  12. HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
  13. HouseFirst Reading
  14. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  15. HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Dave Severin
  16. CommitteeAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools · House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter
  17. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 008-000-000 · House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter
  18. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  19. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
  20. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  21. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools · House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter
  22. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin
  23. HouseAlternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Dave Severin
  24. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 007-000-000 · House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter
  25. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  26. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
  27. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  28. HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  29. HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 24, 2024
  30. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  31. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  32. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-000
  33. SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
  34. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 21, 2024
  35. SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Robert F. Martwick
  36. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  37. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Education · Senate Assignments
  1. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Education; 012-000-000 · Senate Education
  2. SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 058-000-000
  3. SenateSenate Concurs
  4. SenatePassed Both Houses
  5. SenateSent to the Governor
  6. SenateGovernor Approved
  7. SenateEffective Date August 9, 2024
  8. SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0978

Roll calls

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

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 58–0
Apr 12, 2024 · journal entry
Yes 58 No 0 Not voting 1
Democrats: 40 yes, 0 no Republicans: 18 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 58

Not voting · 1

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 108–0
May 21, 2024 · journal entry
Yes 108 No 0 Not voting 9
Democrats: 74 yes, 0 no Republicans: 34 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 108

Not voting · 5

Excused · 4

House Floor Amendment No. 1 - Concurrence · Full Senate

Passed 58–0
May 24, 2024 · journal entry
Yes 58 No 0 Not voting 1
Democrats: 40 yes, 0 no Republicans: 18 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 58

Not voting · 1

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 5, 2024 Senate Education Education - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 10

Not voting · 4

 10–0
May 1, 2024 House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 8

Not voting · 1

 Passed 8–0
May 8, 2024 House Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter House Floor Amendment No. 1 - Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 7

Not voting · 2

 Passed 7–0
May 23, 2024 Senate Education House Floor Amendment No. 1 - Education - Recommend Do Adopt
Members

Yes · 12

Not voting · 2

 Passed 12–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 1 cosponsor: 1 Democrat.

All 1 cosponsor

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 2, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.