Illinois HB4648: $DCEO-JOLIET

What the bill says

An act concerning appropriations.

From the introduced text, January 28, 2026:

AN ACT concerning appropriations. Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly: Section 5.The sum of $20,000,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Capital Projects Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for expenses associated with the restoration of the property formerly operated as the Joliet Correctional Center, including but not limited to, site preparation, environmental assessments, demolition of existing structures, environmental remediation, site stabilization activities, site restoration activities, and other work directly related to the demolition process, as deemed necessary to support infrastructure renewal and development, including prior year costs. Section 99.Effective date.This Act takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

• Lawrence Walsh (D, 86) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. July 1, 2026: Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2. March 12, 2026: Assigned to Appropriations-Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee
3. February 3, 2026: Referred to Rules Committee
4. February 3, 2026: First Reading
5. January 28, 2026: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.

Common questions

What is HB4648?

HB4648 is a bill in the Illinois Legislature (104th General Assembly): $DCEO-JOLIET.

What does HB4648 do?

In its own words: An act concerning appropriations.

What is the status of HB4648?

In committee as of July 1, 2026. Latest action: Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (July 1, 2026).

Who sponsored HB4648?

Lawrence Walsh (D, 86).

Where is the official record for HB4648?

On the Illinois Legislature website: https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4648&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114