Bill > HB3407

This bill effectively eliminates the Capital Development Board (CDB) and redistributes its powers and responsibilities to various state agencies. The legislation renames the Capital Development Board Act to the State Agency Construction Act and transfers the board's previous functions directly to state agencies. Specifically, the bill allows each state agency to perform tasks previously handled by the CDB, such as constructing and repairing public buildings, acquiring land, preparing construction plans, entering into contracts for professional services, and managing capital improvement projects. The bill removes references to the Capital Development Board and replaces them with language about state agencies performing these duties. Important provisions include maintaining requirements for art installations in public buildings, preserving prequalification processes for contractors and architects, and ensuring continued oversight of construction projects. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2029, giving state agencies time to prepare for the transition and absorb the board's current responsibilities. The bill represents a significant restructuring of how state construction and development projects will be managed in Illinois, moving from a centralized board to a more distributed model across state agencies.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3407&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104