FOREST/RIVER DIST-BIDS

What it does

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

Amends the Cook County Forest Preserve District Act and the River Conservancy Districts Act. Makes changes to the competitive bidding thresholds for contracts entered into by River Conservancy Districts or the Cook County Forest Preserve District for supplies, materials, or work. Changes the bid threshold to $60,000 for contracts related to supplies or materials, $30,000 for contracts involving work, or a lower amount for any contract for supplies, materials, or work, if required by board policy. Effective immediately.

Every action

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

1. Apr 7, 2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
2. Apr 7, 2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
3. Apr 8, 2026HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 082-025-000
4. Apr 10, 2026SenateArrive in Senate
5. Apr 10, 2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 14, 2026
6. Apr 17, 2026SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
7. Apr 17, 2026SenateFirst Reading
8. Apr 17, 2026CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments

Roll calls

2 recorded votes: 1 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Committee and other votes

Sponsors

The member who introduced it.

• Debbie Meyers-MartinD Primary sponsor · District 38
• Graciela GuzmánD Floor sponsor · District 20