Advocacy
BOMA/Chicago Statement on the City of Chicago FY2026 Budget
BOMA/Chicago Statement on the City of Chicago FY2026 Budget BOMA/Chicago applauds the Chicago City Council for passing a balanced budget that eliminates the head tax and that funds pensions to protect Chicago’s credit rating. For the second year in a row, Mayor Johnson has failed to address the City’s structural deficit and instead tried to…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Submits Gas Incentive Proposal to ICC
BOMA/Chicago Submits Gas Incentive Proposal to ICC BOMA/Chicago submitted a legislative incentive proposal to the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) through the Future of Gas Workshop process. The proposal outlines a new incentive to help large buildings reduce energy use and emissions in a cost-effective, practical way. Under ICC oversight, gas and electric utilities would be…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Advocates for Fairer Property Taxes
BOMA/Chicago Advocates for Fairer Property Taxes BOMA/Chicago has formally submitted public comments and recommendations to the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) as part of the agency’s upcoming Property Tax System Study, required under Public Act 103 1002 and scheduled for release on July 1, 2026. This study represents a significant opportunity to shape long-term improvements…
Read MoreCongratulations to Jan Goldsmith, our 2025 Industry Champion Award Recipient!
Congratulations to Jan Goldsmith, our 2025 Industry Champion Award Recipient! Join us in congratulating Jan Goldsmith (Zeller), who received this year’s Industry Champion Award! Jan has served on the Codes Committee for 20 years. During her tenure, she has built strong relationships with City departments, resolved operational challenges for member buildings, and advanced building code…
Read MoreVictory for Building Data Access: HB3312 Passes in Veto Session
Victory for Building Data Access: HB3312 Passes in Veto Session BOMA/Chicago, in partnership with the Illinois Green Alliance, successfully advocated for the Utility Data Access Act (HB3312), which was passed as part of the comprehensive Energy Omnibus Bill during the Illinois General Assembly’s Veto Session. This legislation requires utilities to provide whole-building energy data to…
Read MoreEnergy Omnibus Bill Passes Both Houses in Veto Session
Energy Omnibus Bill Passes Both Houses in Veto Session The Energy Omnibus bill (SB 25) passed both houses of the Illinois General Assembly during Veto Session, and the Governor is expected to sign the legislation into law. This bill is one of the most significant updates to Illinois’ energy policy in recent years. SB 25…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Pushes Back on a Harmful City Budget
BOMA/Chicago Pushes Back on a Harmful City Budget As the City of Chicago grapples with a projected $1.2 billion budget shortfall, BOMA/Chicago is actively engaged with the City Council and the City of Chicago to ensure our members’ voices are heard. While fiscal challenges demand shared solutions, the current budget proposal threatens to undermine Chicago’s…
Read MoreBOMA-Backed Lithium-Ion Battery Bill Passes through MarkUp
BOMA-Backed Lithium-Ion Battery Bill Passes through MarkUp H.R. 973: The Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act, has passed the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce by a unanimous vote. Similarly, S. 389, the Senate version of the bill, passed through the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation favorably without amendment. The bipartisan bill,…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago and Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet Advance Downtown Revitalization Task Force Legislation
BOMA/Chicago and Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet Advance Downtown Revitalization Task Force Legislation With a focus on strengthening Chicago’s downtown economy, BOMA/Chicago has partnered with State Representative Kimberly Du Buclet to champion legislation (House Bill 2757) creating a Downtown Revitalization Task Force. The bill successfully passed the Illinois House and the Senate and will continues to advance…
Read MoreUtility Data Access Act Passes House Committee with BOMA/Chicago Support
Utility Data Access Act Passes House Committee with BOMA/Chicago Support Legislation ensuring building owners have access to whole-building utility data for benchmarking purposes (House Bill 3312) has passed the Illinois House Public Utilities Committee. The bill requires utilities to provide aggregated energy data while safeguarding tenant privacy. Sponsored by State Representative Mary Beth Canty, the…
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