Rep. Jay Hoffman

Creates the Broadband Deployment Act. Sets forth provisions concerning the use of existing electric easements and public road rights-of-way by a broadband provider to install, maintain, and use broadband infrastructure to provide broadband service. Provides that no additional compensation is required for the installation and maintenance of broadband infrastructure within an easement for electricity or along an existing public road right-of-way. Provides notice requirements for a specified entity that intends to provide broadband infrastructure for broadband services pursuant to an agreement to use existing or subsequently acquired utility easements. Sets forth provisions concerning a private right of action and damages for a property owner who is challenging the broadband provider's right to use an easement for broadband services or infrastructure. Requires coordination with the relevant local governmental unit to minimize potential future relocations. Effective immediately.

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that a public utility shall ensure that it has the necessary labor force in order to fulfill its duties under the Act. Provides that no substantial change shall be made by any public utility in its labor force unless the public utility provides notice to the Illinois Commerce Commission at least 45 days before the implementation of the change. Provides that a public utility shall provide a report to the Commission in addition to the notice of the substantial change. Sets forth requirements for the content of the report. Provides that the Commission may conduct an audit or investigation of any public utility report filed pursuant to provisions concerning a public utility's labor force. Provides that if, after notice and hearing, the Commission finds that a report was insufficient to justify the substantial change in labor force, then the cost of any independent audit conducted by the Commission shall not be recoverable as an expense from the ratepayers of the public utility.

Amends the Public Contract Fraud Act. Provides that, if the Attorney General fails to approve or disapprove the title within 45 days of submittal, the title shall be deemed approved by the Attorney General.

Amends the River Edge Redevelopment Zone Act. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity may certify one additional pilot River Edge Redevelopment Zone in the City of Sterling.

Amends the Motor Fuel Tax Law. Repeals the definition of "supplier" and related provisions in the Motor Fuel Tax Law that establish various requirements for suppliers. Repeals a provision that prohibits a person other than a licensed distributor from acting as a supplier of special fuel within the State. Changes the definitions of "distributor" and "receiver".

Creates the Master Development Plan Recognition Act. Provides that certain contributions made by the State or units of local government are considered made pursuant to a master development plan within the meaning of Section 118 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates a deduction for capital contributions that are made pursuant to a master development plan and that are included in the taxpayer's federal taxable income for the taxable year under Section 118 of the Internal Revenue Code. Effective immediately.

Maddy summaryHB 1691 appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Capital Development Board (CDB) for its FY26 ordinary and contingent expenses, effective July 1, 2025. This routine budgetary measure directly affects the CDB's operational funding for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill provides a minimal allocation for the board's routine administrative costs without altering any substantive state policies or programs. As a procedural appropriation, it has no significant policy impact beyond ensuring a small, specified funding amount for the CDB's existing functions.

Congratulates Kevin J. Coleman on the occasion of his retirement as Village President of the Village of Hennepin. Thanks him for his more than 32 years of service to his community. Wishes him the best in his future endeavors.

Amends the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act. Provides that the standards of inspection and repair of pressure vessels in service by an owner-user shall, at the option of the owner-user, be either (1) the applicable rules and regulations in the National Board Inspection Code or (2) the applicable provisions of the American Petroleum Institute API-510, "API Recommended Practice for Inspection, Repair, and Rating of Pressure Vessels in Petroleum Refining Service". Prohibits the period of time between inspections from being longer than 5 years.

Congratulates Michael W. Leopold on the occasion of his retirement as Mayor of the Village of Swansea. Thanks him for his 26 years of service and dedication to his community.