PARK/MUSEUM DISTRICT DIVERSITY
Summary
Creates the Park and Museum District Business Enterprise Act. Creates the Park and Museum District Business Enterprise Council for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities comprised of members appointed by the Governor, including individuals representing businesses that are minority-owned or women-owned or owned by persons with disabilities, an individual representing the business community, and individuals representing park districts and museum districts. Provides for an aspirational goal in park districts and museum districts of not less than 30% of the total dollar amount of specified park and museum district contracts to be awarded to businesses owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. Provides, however, that of the total amount of all park and museum district contracts awarded to businesses owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities, contracts representing at least 16% shall be awarded to businesses owned by minorities, contracts representing at least 10% shall be awarded to women-owned businesses, and contracts representing at least 3% shall be awarded to businesses owned by persons with disabilities. Provides for duties of the Secretary of the Council and for annual report requirements of the Council. Provides for compliance, exemptions, waivers, and other requirements. Provides that the Department of Central Management Services shall conduct studies that measures the impact of discrimination on minority and women business development in park and museum districts in Illinois. Amends the State Finance Act making conforming changes.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2021
Last action Jan 10, 2023
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Total actions
10
Key actions
0
Committee
4
Jan 10, 2023
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Apr 23, 2021
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 25, 2021
House · Reported by committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Museums, Arts, & Cultural Enhancements Committee; 006-004-000
Mar 9, 2021
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Museums, Arts, & Cultural Enhancements Committee
Feb 19, 2021
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Camille Lilly
DDemocratic
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