HB 1890

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that, for purposes of the Code, a person who does not have a contract with the primary contractor is not a subcontractor. Provides that contracts for procurements conducted by the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority shall include only the names and addresses of all known subcontractors with subcontracts with an annual value of more than $25,000. Provides that for certain subcontracts for procurements, the disclosure of financial interests and the annual certification of continuing eligibility shall be required only from known subcontractors with subcontracts with an annual value of more than $25,000. Amends the Toll Highway Act. Provides that moneys in the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Fund may be invested in interest bearing bonds of specified units of government, school district, or political subdivisions or agencies, whether the interest earned the bonds is taxable or tax exempt under federal law, provided such bonds shall be rated at the time of purchase within the 4 highest general classifications established by a rating service of nationally recognized expertise in rating bonds of states and their political subdivisions. Changes certain definitions, makes pronouns gender-neutral, and changes "Chairman" to "Chair". Deletes, repeals, or changes various provisions regarding: the appointment of certain directors; certain salaries; acquisition of certain school property; eminent domain; amnesty for toll evasion; bids and contracts for certain work; new and existing toll highways; legislative intent; certain appropriations; the transfer of powers and duties from another entity; and the Act's effective date. Moves certain provisions from one location in the Act to another location. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.