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HB0917 • 2026
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH
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Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 075-027-000
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Museum, Arts, Culture, and Entertainment ; 008-003-000
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Museum, Arts, Culture, and Entertainment
Approved for Consideration Rules Committee ; 005-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Third Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 31, 2025
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate **
Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee ; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate **
Assigned to Executive Committee
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH
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Full Text of HB0917 Home Legislation Full Text HB0917 - 104th General Assembly Bill Status Full Text Votes Witness Slips Select Menu Bill Status Full Text Votes Witness Slips Printer Friendly Version Introduced Engrossed House Amendment 001 Printer Friendly Version Introduced Engrossed House Amendment 001 Open PDF HB0917 Engrossed LRB104 04815 SPS 14842 b 1 AN ACT concerning State government. 2 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, 3 represented in the General Assembly: 4 Section 5. The Department of Commerce and Economic 5 Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois 6 is amended by adding Section 605-1058 as follows: 7 (20 ILCS 605/605-1058 new) 8 Sec. 605-1058. Flagship cultural district. 9 (a) As used in this Section, "flagship cultural district" 10 means a geographic area in a municipality with a population 11 greater than 500,000 that is certified under this Section as 12 an area in which the arts, entertainment, history, and culture 13 are provided. 14 (b) Municipalities or organizations working on behalf of a 15 certified flagship cultural district should seek to: 16 (1) promote the State and the flagship cultural 17 district's host municipality as a flagship world hub for 18 arts, entertainment, history, and culture; 19 (2) encourage economic development and support 20 entrepreneurship in the certified geographic area and 21 community, particularly in the fields of arts, 22 entertainment, and culture and supporting industries; 23 (3) encourage the preservation and development of HB0917 Engrossed - 2 - LRB104 04815 SPS 14842 b 1 historic and culturally significant structures, 2 traditions, and languages; 3 (4) foster local cultural development and education; 4 (5) provide a focal point for celebrating and 5 strengthening the unique cultural identity of the State 6 and the flagship cultural district's host municipality; 7 (6) promote growth and opportunity without generating 8 displacement or expanding inequality; and 9 (7) promote tourism and further enhance the State and 10 the flagship cultural district's host municipality's place 11 as a global destination. 12 (c) The Department shall establish criteria and guidelines 13 for designation of a flagship cultural district by rule in 14 accordance with qualifying criteria outlined in subsection 15 (d). In executing its powers and duties under this Section, 16 the Department shall: 17 (1) establish an application system by which a 18 501(c)(3) organization may apply for certification as a 19 flagship cultural district; 20 (2) provide technical assistance for a flagship 21 cultural district by collaborating with all relevant 22 offices and grantees of the Department to help them 23 identify and achieve their goals for cultural 24 preservation, including, but not limited to, promotional 25 support of the flagship cultural district and support for 26 small businesses looking to access resources; and HB0917 Engrossed - 3 - LRB104 04815 SPS 14842 b 1 (3) collaborate with other State agencies, units of 2 local government, community organizations, and private 3 entities to maximize the benefits of the flagship cultural 4 district. 5 (d) A geographic area in a municipality with a population 6 greater than 500,000 may be certified as a flagship cultural 7 district by applying to the Department for certification. 8 Certification as a flagship cultural district shall be for a 9 period of 10 years, after which the district may renew 10 certification every 5 years. Any applicant for certification 11 on behalf of a geographic area shall be a 501(c)(3) 12 organization. The applying entity is responsible for complying 13 with reporting requirements under subsection (f). The 14 Department shall develop criteria to assess whether an 15 applicant qualifies for certification under this Section. That 16 criteria must include a demonstration that the applicant and 17 the community that they can provide: 18 (1) a unified and inclusive approach to creating 19 cultural engagement opportunities within its designated 20 geographic area; and 21 (2) strong community support for the flagship cultural 22 district designation through participation by community 23 organizations and state, regional, and municipal 24 government agencies or officials. 25 (e) No later than September 30, 2026, the Department shall 26 award one flagship cultural district. HB0917 Engrossed - 4 - LRB104 04815 SPS 14842 b 1 (f) Within 12 months after being designated a flagship 2 cultural district, the flagship cultural district shall submit 3 a report to the Department detailing its current programs and 4 goals for the next 4 years of its designation. For each year 5 thereafter that the district remains a flagship cultural 6 district, it shall submit a report to the Department on the 7 status of the programs and future developments of the 8 district. Any flagship cultural district that fails to file a 9 report for 2 consecutive years shall lose its status as a 10 flagship cultural district. 11 Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon 12 becoming law. Footer Disclaimer This site is maintained for the Illinois General Assembly by the Legislative Information System, 705 Stratton Building, Springfield, Illinois 62706. Contact ILGA Webmaster ILGA.gov uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. 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