SPRINGFIELD – To provide transparency on government infrastructure projects and how tax dollars are allocated, State Senator Mike Simmons advanced a bill to ensure a list of public municipal infrastructure projects is viewable online.

“Taxpayers deserve to know how their dollars are being used, especially for public infrastructure projects,” said Simmons (D-Chicago). “This bill will enable folks to be able to see a list of contractors who are awarded major contracts for public infrastructure projects at $5 million or more.”

Under the new legislation, Senate Bill 634, municipalities would be required to compile and post a list of contracts for public infrastructure projects valued at $5 million or more, ensuring the list is available to the public on their websites.

“Making this information available builds trust between communities and their local municipal governments,” said Simmons. “This bill empowers people to be able to see how their dollars are being spent.”

Senate Bill 634 passed the Senate on Thursday.

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