Bill > HB1832

This bill modifies the Department of Central Management Services Law by expanding its authority to manage state properties. The bill allows the department to manage, operate, maintain, and preserve state buildings and real properties, including granting and accepting easements on terms deemed in the state's best interests. The bill specifically updates the list of state-owned buildings, removing references to the James R. Thompson Center and adding a new property at 115 South LaSalle Street in Chicago. The legislation maintains the department's existing powers to rent portions of state buildings for up to 5 years (or longer with specific authorization), and allows the director to rent spaces for short-term periods of up to 30 days. The bill also preserves provisions related to the department's security force, which can act as peace officers with certain limitations, and maintains the ability to charge reasonable fees for facility use, with collected funds deposited in the Facilities Management Revolving Fund. The primary changes appear to be technical updates to property management language and building listings, with a particular focus on removing specific references to the James R. Thompson Center.

Government Affairs

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1832&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104