RESTORES PRE-P.A. 101-652

104th Regular Session Introduced by Neil Anderson and 1 co-sponsor

The bill restores provisions reverted by P.A. 101-652 to their pre-change form, re-aligning rules, funding, and procedures to previous standards.

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

Bill Summary: SB 3137 (104th Illinois General Assembly)

Purpose and intent

SB 3137, titled RESTORES PRE-P.A. 101-652, seeks to restore or reinstate provisions that were altered or affected by Public Act 101-652. The bill appears to aim at reverting certain statutory or administrative aspects to their prior state before the referenced act took effect, addressing issues created by the changes and ensuring continuity with existing processes or policies.

Key provisions and changes

Restorative aim: The core objective is to revert specific elements back to their pre–P.A. 101-652 form. Details in the bill outline which provisions, programs, or rules are targeted for restoration.

Scope of restoration: The bill designates particular sections, codes, or program authorities that would be returned to previous language, standards, funding levels, eligibility criteria, or administrative procedures.

Administrative and procedural alignment: Provisions may adjust timelines, reporting requirements, or governing authority to align with the restored framework.

Implementation mechanics: The bill typically would specify effective dates, transitional language, and any necessary administrative actions to carry out the restoration (e.g., rulemaking, agency guidance, or adjustments in enforcement or eligibility determinations).

Who or what would be affected

Agencies and departments implementing the restored provisions would be directly affected, including any program offices tied to the pre–P.A. 101-652 framework.

Individuals, businesses, or entities currently subject to the post–P.A. 101-652 changes would experience changes in eligibility, regulatory requirements, or service delivery under the restored provisions.

Stakeholders with interests in the affected programs (e.g., taxpayers, service recipients, service providers) would be impacted by the reinstated rules or criteria.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Legislative process: As with many statutes, SB 3137 would move through readings, committee referrals, potential amendments, and floor consideration before potential passage.

Effective date: The bill would specify when the restoration takes effect, including any transitional period to adjust to the reverted framework.

Transition/implementation: The act may include transitional provisions to avoid gaps, clarifying how ongoing cases or applications are to be handled during the shift back to pre–P.A. 101-652 provisions.

Potential impacts and considerations

Clarity and predictability: Restoring prior rules can help restore previously understood standards, deadlines, and governance structures.

Administrative burden: Agencies may need to adjust rules, guidance, and systems to reflect the restored framework, incurring administrative costs.

Legal and fiscal implications: Depending on what is restored, there could be changes in funding, eligibility, or compliance requirements affecting state costs and affected populations.

Note: The above summary reflects the general characteristics of a restoration bill targeting pre–P.A. 101-652 changes. For precise sections, statutory language, fiscal impacts, and affected programs, consult the bill’s text, fiscal notes, and committee analyses. If you’d like, I can extract and detail the exact sections and provisions once the bill text is provided.