Jay C. Hoffman, State Representative for 113th District (D) | https://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?GA=103&MemberID=3083
Jay C. Hoffman, State Representative for 113th District (D) | https://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?GA=103&MemberID=3083
According to the Illinois General Assembly site, the legislature summarized the bill's official text as follows: "Amends the Prevailing Wage Act. Provides that the definition of "public works" includes all federal construction projects administered or controlled by a public body if the prevailing rate of wages is equal to or greater than the prevailing wage determination by the United States Secretary of Labor for the same locality for the same type of construction used to classify the federal construction project. Makes a conforming change. Effective July 1, 2025."
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill amends the Prevailing Wage Act in Illinois, specifying its application to a broad range of public works projects and funding sources. It defines "public works" to include projects financed by bonds, grants, and public-private agreements, among others, and clarifies exceptions. The bill mandates compliance with prevailing wage prerequisites before initiating public works projects, granting the Illinois Department of Labor, represented by the Attorney General, authority to sue for injunctive relief to stop noncompliant projects. It outlines penalties for contractors underpaying workers, including fines and damages. Workers can sue for wage differences, with the Department of Labor authorized to act on their behalf. This bill takes effect July 1, 2025.
Jay Hoffman has proposed another nine bills since the beginning of the 104th session.
Hoffman graduated from Illinois State University in 1983 with a BS and again in 1986 from Saint Louis University School of Law with a JD.
Jay Hoffman is currently serving in the Illinois State House, representing the state's 113th House District. He replaced previous state representative Scott Penny in 2013.
Bills in Illinois follow a multi-step legislative process, beginning with introduction in either the House or Senate, followed by committee review, floor debates, and votes in both chambers before reaching the governor for approval or veto. The General Assembly operates on a biennial schedule, and while typically thousands of bills are introduced each session, only a fraction successfully pass through the process to become law.
You can read more about bills and other measures here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| HB1189 | 01/09/2025 | Amends the Prevailing Wage Act. Provides that the definition of "public works" includes all federal construction projects administered or controlled by a public body if the prevailing rate of wages is equal to or greater than the prevailing wage determination by the United States Secretary of Labor for the same locality for the same type of construction used to classify the federal construction project. Makes a conforming change. Effective July 1, 2025. |
| HB1079 | 01/09/2025 | Amends the Collective Bargaining Freedom Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. |
| HB1090 | 01/09/2025 | Amends the Prevailing Wage Act. Makes formatting changes to the definition of "public works". |
| HB1180 | 01/09/2025 | Amends the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. |
| HB1181 | 01/09/2025 | Amends the Fire Department Promotion Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning definitions. |
| HB1182 | 01/09/2025 | Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning veteran's and educational preference. |
| HB1183 | 01/09/2025 | Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning appointments by the board of fire and police commissioners. |
| HB1184 | 01/09/2025 | Amends the Fire Protection District Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning an election against organization as a fire protection district. |
| HB1185 | 01/09/2025 | Amends the Fire Protection District Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning an election against organization as a fire protection district. |
| HB1186 | 01/09/2025 | Amends the Illinois Pension Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning downstate firefighters. |
| HB1226 | 01/09/2025 | Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Requires every applicant for the renewal of a driver's license who is 79 years or older to renew in person. Requires every applicant for the renewal of a driver's license who is 87 years of age or or who is 75 years of age or older and holds a commercial driver's license to prove, by an actual demonstration, the applicant's ability to exercise reasonable care in the safe operation of a motor vehicle. Allows an immediate family member to submit information to the Secretary of State relative to the medical condition of a person if the condition interferes with the person's ability to operate a motor vehicle safely. Requires information to be submitted in writing in a manner and form approved by the Secretary and shall include the name of the person submitting the information. Prohibits the Secretary from accepting or acting on anonymous reports. Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2026. |
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