SB2755 - SCH CD-ADV MANUFACTURING EDUC
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Donald P. DeWitte
Last updated 8 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the State Board of Education Article of the School Code. Provides that the State Board of Education shall create and maintain a comprehensive training program in advanced manufacturing to ensure an adequate supply of trained and skilled individuals to work in advanced manufacturing and to ensure appropriate representation of racial and ethnic groups in all phases of the industry. Provides that the State Board of Education shall develop the program to be taught as part of the curriculum of the public school system from grades kindergarten through 12 and made readily available to all school districts. Provides that school districts may include programs in education in advanced manufacturing as a part of the curriculum of those districts. Provides that the State Board of Education shall adopt such rules as may be necessary to implement these provisions. Provides that the rules may not create any new State mandates on school districts as a condition of districts receiving federal, State, or local funds. Provides that the State Board of Education shall assume responsibility for the administration of the program throughout all school districts, as well as developing the program to match the requirements and mandates of federal programming.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3759 - NURSE PRACTICE-MEDICATION AIDE
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Sara Feigenholtz
Last updated 8 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Medication Aide Pilot Program Article of the Nurse Practice Act. Changes the title of the Article to Medication Aide Program. Provides that the Department of Public Health (instead of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation) shall administer and enforce a Certified Medication Aide Program (instead of a Licensed Medication Aide Pilot Program). Makes conforming changes. Provides that the term "qualified employer" means an assisted living or shared housing establishment (instead of a long-term care facility) licensed by the Department of Public Health that meets specified qualifications; makes changes concerning the qualifications. Amends the Administration and Enforcement Article of the Nurse Practice Act to specify that the Department of Public Health shall administer and enforce the provisions of the Article with regards to a certified medication aide.
STATUS
Introduced
SB0015 - EDUCATION-TECH
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Don Harmon, Ann M. Williams, Marcus C. Evans
Last updated 6 months ago11 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Chicago Board of Education District Act. Divides the City of Chicago into 10 districts and 20 subdistricts for the purpose of identifying persons who will serve on the Chicago Board of Education. Amends the School Code. Provides that, by December 16, 2024, the Mayor of the City of Chicago shall appoint a President of the Chicago Board of Education who shall serve a 2-year term. Provides that, until January 15, 2027, each district shall be represented by one member elected at the 2024 general election to a 2-year term and one member appointed by the Mayor to a 2-year term. Requires each of the elected members to reside within the district that the member represents. Requires each of the appointed members to reside both within the district that the member represents and outside of the subdistrict within which the elected member of the district resides. Provides that, beginning January 15, 2027, each subdistrict shall be represented by one member who is elected at the 2026 general election. Specifies that, if a member is elected at the 2026 general election to fill the expired term of an appointed member, then the elected member shall serve a 2-year term. Specifies that, if a member is elected at the 2026 general election to fill the expired term of an elected member, then the member shall serve a 4-year term. Requires each of the members elected in 2026 to reside within the subdistrict that the member represents. Provides that, if a member is elected at the 2026 general election to serve a 2-year term, then the member elected at the 2028 general election shall serve a 4-year term, and, if a member is elected at the 2026 general election to serve a 4-year term, then the member elected in that subdistrict at the 2030 general election shall serve a 2-year term. Provides that, beginning with the members elected at the 2032 general election, the members of each district shall serve two 4-year terms and one 2-year term for each 10-year period thereafter as determined by lot. Makes other changes concerning: conflicts of interests of board members; eligibility of individuals to serve as board members; nominating petitions for board members; the creation of the Chicago Board of Education Black Student Achievement Committee and other advisory bodies; and the creation and redistricting of subdistricts. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
SB1491 - CORPORATION-STATE CONTRACTORS
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Napoleon Harris
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Business Corporation Act of 1983. Provides that as soon as practical after the effective date of the amendatory Act, but no later than January 1, 2024, a corporation that has contracts with the State shall include as part of its annual report submitted to the Secretary of State a list of its professional services suppliers by category. Provides that the list shall include the percentage of owners and employees in each category that are women or are members of a minority group. Provides that the list shall identify minority groups with specificity. Provides that corporations that submit annual supplier diversity reports to the Illinois Commerce Commission in accordance with the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act are exempt from the reporting requirements. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2226 - CONSERVATION OPPORTUNITY AREA
Illinois - 103rd General Assembly
Last updated about 1 year ago0 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Department of Natural Resources (Conservation) Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Reinserts the provisions of Senate Amendment No. 1. Provides that notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a Conservation Opportunity Area designation by the Department shall not be used by the Illinois Power Agency beginning with the Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan outlined in the Public Utilities Act developed in calendar year 2023 (rather than shall not be used by any State, county, or local government) as a basis to deny or withhold any: (1) regulatory action; (2) permitting; (3) licensure; and (4) funding.
STATUS
Passed
SB1251 - VEH CD-AMBULANCE-SIRENS-LAMPS
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Adriane Johnson, Rachel Ventura, Mary Edly-Allen
Last updated about 1 year ago16 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that the driver of an ambulance or rescue vehicle may proceed past a red traffic control signal or stop sign if the ambulance or rescue vehicle is making use of both the audible and visual signals meeting the required, but only after slowing down as necessary for safe operation.
STATUS
Passed
SB0059 - HIGHER ED-COSIGNER LOANS
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Laura Fine
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Know Before You Owe Private Education Loan Act. Provides that the information regarding loans shall be provided to borrowers and cosigners (instead of just borrowers). Sets forth provisions for cosigner disclosure and notice, cosigner release, cosigner rights, what happens in the event of the bankruptcy or death of a cosigner, the total and permanent disability of a borrower or cosigner, refinancing, and modified or flexible repayment plans. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SJR0029 - CONNER-KEEGAN MEMORIAL HGWY
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Steve McClure, Doris Turner, Brad Halbrook
Last updated 5 months ago3 Co-Sponsors
Designates U.S. Route 51 starting at N2600 East Road in Assumption north to the Shelby–Macon County Line as the "Conner-Keegan Memorial Highway".
STATUS
Passed
SB0064 - HIGHWAY ADS-SIGNS
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Cristina Castro, Kelly M. Cassidy, Jed Davis
Last updated over 1 year ago73 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes: Provides that the definition of "sign" means any outdoor sign, display, device, notice, figure painting, drawing, message, placard, poster, billboard, or other thing, which is designed (rather than designated), intended, or used to advertise or inform, and of which any part of the existing or intended advertising or informative contents is or will be visible from any place on the main-traveled way of a controlled portion (rather than any portion) of an Interstate or primary highway and which is adjacent to and within 660 feet (rather than within 660 feet) of the nearest edge of the right-of-way of such highway, and where the sign is operated or owned by a person or entity earning remuneration directly or indirectly for (i) the existence or placement of the outdoor sign or (ii) the placement of the message on the outdoor sign. Provides that the definition of "erect" does not include the attachment of a vinyl substrate to a sign that was permitted or registered to display, in another medium, advertising or other information and that does not cause a substantial change or modification that would terminate nonconforming rights. Provides that the Department of Transportation shall accord lawful status to the registered sign at issue in the decision of the Illinois Appellate Court captioned as Image Media Advertising, Inc., v. Illinois Department of Transportation, No. 1-20-0830. Provides that the Department shall also allow for the continued usage of that sign by the owner of the building or its authorized agent without requiring a new permit or registration. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB3022 - EMPLOYMENT-TECH
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Don Harmon
Last updated 8 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Labor Dispute Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2034 - CHILD EXTENDED BEREAVEMENT
Illinois - 103rd General Assembly
Last updated about 1 year ago0 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Child Extended Bereavement Leave Act. Provides that the Act may be referred to as Zachary's Parent Protection Act. Provides that an employee of a large employer that employs 250 or more full-time employees is entitled to use a maximum of 12 weeks of unpaid leave if the employee experiences the loss of a child by suicide or homicide. Provides that an employee of a small employer that employs at least 50 but fewer than 250 full-time employees is entitled to use a maximum of 6 weeks of unpaid leave if the employee experiences the loss of a child by suicide or homicide. Provides that leave may be taken in a single continuous period or intermittently in increments of no less than 4 hours, but leave must be completed within one year after the employee notifies the employer of the loss. Permits an employer to require reasonable advance notice of the employee's intention to leave and reasonable documentation. Provides that an employee who takes leave under the Act is entitled to be restored to the position of employment held by the employee when the leave commenced or to be restored to an equivalent position. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed to entitle any restored employee the accrual of any seniority or employment benefits during any period of leave. Provides that the Act does not extend the maximum period of leave to which an employee is entitled under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 or under any other paid or unpaid leave provided under federal, State or local law, a collective bargaining agreement, or an employment benefits program or plan. Prohibits an employer from taking any adverse action against an employee who exercises his or her rights under the Act. Requires the Department of Labor to enforce the Act. Provides that a person who uses leave under either the Child Bereavement Leave Act or the Child Extended Bereavement Leave Act may not take leave under the other Act, and amends the Child Bereavement Leave Act accordingly.
STATUS
Passed
SR1049 - CONGRATS-DAVID SAM, PH.D.
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Cristina Castro
Last updated 4 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Congratulates David Sam, Ph.D. on his retirement as president of Elgin Community College (ECC). Commends his exemplary service and dedication to the students, faculty, staff, and community of ECC.
STATUS
Passed
SB1521 - CRIM CD-FIREARM STORAGE
Illinois - 103rd General Assembly
Last updated over 1 year ago0 Co-Sponsors
Provides that the Act may be referred to as Ethan's Law. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that it is unlawful for a person to store or keep any firearm on the premises of a residence under the control of the person if the person knows, or reasonably should know, that: (1) a minor is likely to gain access to the firearm without the permission of the parent or guardian of the minor; or (2) a resident of the residence is ineligible to possess a firearm under federal, State, or local law. Provides exemptions for safe storage of the firearm. Provides that a person who commits a violation is guilty of a petty offense and shall be fined $500 per violation. Provides that if a person violates this provision and a minor or a resident who is ineligible to possess a firearm under federal, State, or local law obtains the firearm and causes injury or death to the minor, resident, or any other individual, the person is guilty of a Class 2 felony. Provides that any firearm stored in violation of this provision is subject to seizure and forfeiture. Repeals provisions of the Code relating to firearms and child protection.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1612 - STATE POLICE-QUALIFICATIONS
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Patrick J. Joyce, Jason Plummer, Craig Wilcox
Last updated over 1 year ago5 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois State Police Act. Provides that the collegiate educational requirements for being appointed an Illinois State Police officer are met if the person: (1) has been honorably discharged by the United States Armed Forces and has been awarded the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait), or Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal, in addition to other specified medals; or (2) is an active member of the Illinois National Guard or a reserve component of the United States Armed Forces and who has been awarded the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait), or Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal, in addition to other specified medals, as a result of honorable service during deployment on active duty. Provides that the collegiate educational requirements are satisfied by having at least 3 years of full active and continuous United States Armed Forces (rather than military) duty, which shall also include a period of active duty with the State of Illinois under Title 10 or Title 32 of the United States Code pursuant to an order of the President or the Governor of the State of Illinois, and receiving an honorable discharge before hiring.
STATUS
Introduced
SR0716 - FDA-APPROVE CAT FIP TREATMENT
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Jil Walker Tracy, Sara Feigenholtz
Last updated 4 months ago2 Co-Sponsors
Encourages the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve GS-441524 and remdesivir to treat feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) in cats.
STATUS
Passed