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Committee delays endorsement of Joliet Historical Museum appropriation amid competing bill
Summary
Will County Legislative Committee postponed action on Representative Walsh Jr.'s appropriation for the Joliet Area Historical Museum after members noted the property is subject to competing legislation by another senator proposing a transfer to the Forest Preserve.
The committee postponed a motion to support Representative Larry Walsh Jr.'s House Bill 3517, a proposed $3.5 million appropriation for the Joliet Area Historical Museum and renovation of the former Joliet Correctional Center.
Members noted that a competing measure by a state senator proposes conveyance or transfer of some property related to the site to the Forest Preserve District of Will County. Committee members said both items affect the same property and that details remain unresolved. Member O'Gala asked for more information and suggested input from the Forest Preserve lobbyists; others agreed it was premature to take a position while the competing bills and potential amendments were pending.
Member O'Gala moved to postpone the committee's endorsement; the motion was seconded and carried by roll call. Committee members asked staff to follow up with information from both sponsors and to bring the item back when the competing proposals are clearer.
