Bill
HB 2730
HB 2730: Illinois allocates about $54.26M to NEIU for operating costs; Arizona tightens fingerprinting and background checks for anyone with direct contact with committed youth.
Note on source material
- The materials supplied appear to combine two different bills both labeled “HB 2730.” One is an Illinois appropriation to Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU). The other is an Arizona statutory amendment to A.R.S. §41‑2814 (juvenile corrections fingerprinting and contact rules). Below are concise, separate summaries of each, with key provisions, affected parties, and timeline/status.
1) Illinois — HB 2730 ($NEIU‑OCE)
Purpose
- Appropriates funds from the Illinois General Revenue Fund to Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) for ordinary and contingent expenses.
Key provisions
- Appropriation amount: $54,256,600 (or so much as may be necessary) from the General Revenue Fund to NEIU.
- Effective date (as introduced): July 1, 2025.
- Legislative actions show the bill was passed and signed: Governor signed on 2025‑05‑24 and a status entry notes “Effective immediately” on the same date.
Who is affected
- Northeastern Illinois University (operational budget support).
- State budget/General Revenue Fund (allocation of $54.26M).
Procedural/timeline notes
- Filed: 2025‑02‑05 (Rep. Michael J. Kelly).
- Passed both chambers, enrolled, transmitted to Governor, signed 2025‑05‑24.
- Several procedural entries (committee referrals, readings, amendments) are recorded; companion bill SB 2172 exists.
- Effective date discrepancy: introduced text lists July 1, 2025; legislative history records a May 24, 2025 signature and an “effective immediately” entry — verify the final enrolled/chaptered act for the official effective date.
2) Arizona — HB 2730 (amend A.R.S. §41‑2814: fingerprinting; direct contact with committed youth)
Purpose
- Amend statutory requirements governing fingerprinting, criminal history checks, certifications, and employment/visitor access standards for persons with direct (supervised or unsupervised) contact with committed youth in secure and non‑secure settings under the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections.
Key provisions / changes
- Expands or clarifies who must be fingerprinted and subject to criminal history records checks: department employees; employees of licensees/contract service providers; contractors; volunteers with unsupervised direct contact inside secure care facilities.
- Timing: requires submission of fingerprints and a department form within a revised window (text alternates between 7 and 10 days) and requires checks be completed before unsupervised direct contact in a secure facility.
- Distinguishes checks required for supervised vs. unsupervised contact and between inside secure care vs. outside settings. For outside-of-facility direct contact, requires a valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card (or application within seven days).
- Conditions entry to secure care facilities on criminal history check results (including visitors).
- Contracts/licenses may be immediately canceled/terminated if an employee/individual certifies they are awaiting trial or convicted (or attempted/committed) of enumerated offenses or lacks/was denied a fingerprint clearance card.
- Enumerates disqualifying offenses (wide list: sexual offenses against minors, murder, kidnapping, arson, child abuse, certain drug and violent offenses, domestic violence, specified motor vehicle statutes, contributing to delinquency, exploitation, robbery, manslaughter, etc.). Some offense categories permit consideration for a good‑cause exception under §41‑619.55.
- Department must make documented, good‑faith efforts to contact previous employers for fitness-for-employment information.
- Exempts certain hospital medical personnel providing care off-site if under direct visual supervision of department staff or contracted security.
- Some text truncated; final paragraphs on prohibitions/limitations are incomplete in supplied material.
Who is affected
- Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections employees.
- Employees, contractors, licensees, volunteers, and visitors who have supervised or unsupervised direct contact with committed youth (inside secure care facilities and in some cases outside).
- Contract service providers and entities holding licenses to provide services on department premises.
- Youth in secure care (indirectly, via increased safety/screening measures).
Procedural/timeline notes / status
- Introduced in Arizona House: February 12, 2025 (sponsor list includes Representatives Marshall, Carbone, Diaz, Heap, Kupper).
- Current status in supplied header: “Rule 19(b) / Re‑referred to Rules Committee” — indicates procedural movement within the chamber; some versions shown (Introduced, House Engrossed, Chaptered) but the supplied file is truncated and internally inconsistent.
- Because portions are truncated and multiple draft versions are present, consult the official Arizona Revised Statutes or the Arizona Legislature website for the final enacted text and effective date.
Implications (both bills)
- Illinois appropriation: provides a one‑time or fiscal year budget boost to NEIU; increases state spending by $54.26M unless offset.
- Arizona statutory changes: tighten screening and access controls for individuals interacting with committed juveniles, expand conditional employment/contract cancellation provisions, and create administrative requirements (fingerprinting, certification, employer checks) intended to increase youth safety. Verify final enacted provisions, timelines, and any implementation guidance from the Department of Juvenile Corrections.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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