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Read. Follow. Verify.Illinois General Assembly Enacts State Government and Technology Measures to Create Tourism Authorities and Medical Districts
Last action · April 28, 2026: Referred to AssignmentsSponsors: Emanuel "Chris" Welch-Kam Buckner-Jay Hoffman-Curtis J. Tarver, II and 5 others
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What This Bill Would Do
The General Assembly passed HB 910, creating the Capital Area Tourism Authority in Springfield and establishing the Capital City Downtown Medical District, alongside various tax and administrative amendments across several state statutes.
Establishes new local government entities and commissions in Springfield with specific economic development powers, property tax assessment freezes, and tax credit provisions for historic rehabilitation and construction jobs.
- The General Assembly is the legislative branch of the State of Illinois, responsible for passing laws and enacting state statutes. context
- The City of Springfield serves as the capital of Illinois and hosts numerous state governmental and historical institutions. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Hotel operators in Sangamon County
Hotel operators may be subject to local hotel taxes imposed by the county board to support STAR bond districts and tourism authorities.
Property owners within the Capital City Downtown Medical District
Real property within the district may be subject to acquisition through eminent domain by the Commission, excluding specific exempt medical and historical properties.
Local taxing districts in Springfield
Taxing districts receive special payments and distributions under megaproject assessment freezes and tax increment financing rules.
Key Facts
- Creates the Capital Area Tourism Authority as a political subdivision and unit of local government extending over the 62701 zip code in Springfield.
- Establishes the Capital City Downtown Medical District as a special development district in Springfield with specific boundaries.
- Creates the Capital City Downtown Medical District Commission as a body politic and corporate consisting of 11 members.
- Grants a tax credit equal to 25% of qualified rehabilitation expenditures for qualified historic structures located within the Capital City Downtown Medical District for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027.
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- Establishes the Megaproject Assessment Freeze and Payment Law under the Property Tax Code, allowing assessment freezes and special payments for qualifying megaprojects.
- Repeals the Mid-Illinois Medical District Act and transfers its assets, holdings, contracts, and agreements to the new Capital City Downtown Medical District.
- Requires the Capital Area Tourism Authority to annually submit a report of its finances to the Auditor General and its activities to the Governor and General Assembly.
- Prohibits data centers from qualifying for megaproject certificate applications under the Property Tax Code amendments.
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Procedural history
44 actions- Apr 28, 2026SenateCommitteeReferred to Assignments
- Apr 28, 2026SenateIntroducedFirst Reading
- Apr 28, 2026SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon
- Apr 28, 2026SenateIntroducedPlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
- Apr 28, 2026SenateArrive in Senate
- Apr 22, 2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled
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- Apr 22, 2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled
- Apr 22, 2026HouseFloorThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 078-032-000
- Apr 22, 2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
- Apr 22, 2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
- Apr 22, 2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens
- Apr 22, 2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
- Apr 22, 2026HouseFloorHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted
- Apr 22, 2026HouseCommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Revenue & Finance Committee; 015-005-000
- Apr 22, 2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Revenue & Finance Committee
- Apr 22, 2026HouseCommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
- Apr 22, 2026HouseIntroducedHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kam Buckner
- Apr 22, 2026HouseCommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
- Apr 22, 2026HouseIntroducedHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kam Buckner
- Apr 20, 2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
- Apr 20, 2026HouseFloorThird Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 31, 2026
- Apr 20, 2026HouseApproved for Consideration Rules Committee; 003-002-000
- Apr 17, 2026HouseCommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
- Apr 17, 2026HouseCommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
- Mar 6, 2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
- Feb 26, 2026HouseCommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Revenue & Finance Committee; 013-007-000
- Feb 26, 2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Revenue & Finance Committee
- Feb 25, 2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
- Feb 25, 2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman
- Feb 25, 2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner
- Feb 25, 2026HouseCommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
- Feb 25, 2026HouseIntroducedHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kam Buckner
- Feb 25, 2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
- Feb 25, 2026HouseApproved for Consideration Rules Committee; 003-002-000
- May 31, 2025HouseCommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
- Apr 11, 2025HouseFloorThird Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 31, 2025
- Mar 27, 2025HouseFloorHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate **
- Mar 27, 2025HouseFloorSecond Reading - Short Debate
- Mar 12, 2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate **
- Mar 12, 2025HouseCommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 012-000-000
- Mar 4, 2025HouseCommitteeAssigned to Executive Committee
- Jan 9, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to Rules Committee
- Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroducedFirst Reading
- Dec 17, 2024HouseIntroducedPrefiled with Clerk by Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
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Dissolution of Mid-Illinois Medical District
The bill repeals the Mid-Illinois Medical District Act and transfers all its assets, holdings, contracts, and agreements to the newly formed Capital City Downtown Medical District.
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- Controversy40Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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- Buzz30Current news / social attention level
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