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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the State Property Control Act. Provides that notwithstanding any other provision of the Act or any other law to the contrary, the Director of Natural Resources may dispose of the World Shooting and Recreational Complex located in Sparta, Illinois. Provides that the Director may sell the complex. Provides that if the Director opts to sell the World Shooting and Recreational Complex, the Director shall dispose of the property using a competitive sealed proposal process. Establishes requirements of the proposal process. Provides that the Director may order such surveys, abstracts of title, or commitments for title insurance, environmental reports, property condition reports, appraisals, or any other services or materials as the Director may deem necessary. Provides that all conveyances of property made by the Director under this provision shall be by quit claim deed and subject to existing public utilities, existing public roads, and any and all reservations, easements, encumbrances, covenants, and restrictions of record. Provides that moneys received from the sale of real property under this provision, and deemed necessary to repay tax-exempt bond proceeds issued for the purpose of acquisition, development, or improvement of the property, shall be deposited into the Capital Development Fund. Provides that any remaining funds may be deposited into other special funds used in the acquisition and development of the property by the State, provided that any obligations of the State to the purchaser acquiring the property, a contractor involved in the sale of the property, or a unit of local government may be remitted from the proceeds during the closing process and need not be deposited in the State treasury prior to closing. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill allows the Director of Natural Resources to sell the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta, Illinois, overriding other laws that might prevent this. If a sale occurs, it must be done through a competitive sealed proposal process, which involves public notice, evaluation of proposals based on price and terms, and discussions with potential buyers. The Director can order necessary reports like appraisals and environmental studies, and the sale will be finalized with a quit claim deed, meaning the buyer accepts the property as-is, including any existing utilities, roads, easements, or restrictions. Money from the sale will first go to repay any tax-exempt bonds used for the complex's acquisition or development, with remaining funds potentially going to other state funds related to the property's development. Importantly, any immediate obligations to the buyer, contractors, or local governments can be settled directly from the sale proceeds before they are deposited into state funds. The bill also makes conforming changes to the Illinois Procurement Code, which governs how the state buys goods and services, to exempt procurements related to this sale from most of its requirements, while still adhering to certain specified sections.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/10/2026)
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