SB1541 - HUB ZONE BUSINESS CONTRACTS
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Dale Fowler
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Removes a provision which specifies that a portion of the Code concerning Historically Underutilized Business Zones does not apply to the selection of construction-related professional services.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1628 - SCH CD-MENTAL HEALTH ABSENCE
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Robert F. Martwick
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Compulsory Attendance Article of the School Code. In provisions regarding the compulsory school age, provides that a child whose absence is excused for up to 5 days for a mental or behavioral health reason shall be designated as taking a mental health day, which shall be equivalent to a day of compulsory attendance for purposes of reporting and calculating the child's absenteeism rate for the school year. In provisions concerning chronic absenteeism reporting and support, provides that the definition of "student" does not mean a student who is not present at school for up to 5 days for mental or behavioral health reasons.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2123 - COUNSELING COMPACT
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Julie A. Morrison, Laura Ellman, Katie Stuart
Last updated about 1 year ago36 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act. Provides that at least 2 months before the next election of members of the General Assembly, following the passage of a proposed amendment, the Secretary of State shall publish the amendment in a specified number of newspapers of general circulation in every county in the State in which a newspaper is published and its digital equivalent (instead of only newspapers of general circulation in every county in the State in which a newspaper is published). Provides that at the election, a proposed amendment and explanation shall be printed on the top of the ballot preceding all nominations of any political party (instead of upon a separate ballot). Amends the Election Code. In provisions concerning the Public Financing of Judicial Elections Task Force, provides that the Task Force shall complete its study no later than June 30, 2024 (rather than 2023), and the provisions are repealed July 1, 2025 (rather than 2024). Creates the Ranked-Choice and Voting Systems Task Force to review voting systems and the methods of voting, including ranked-choice voting, that could be authorized by law. Provides that on or before March 1, 2024, the Task Force shall publish a final report of its findings and recommendations. Sets forth provisions concerning the Task Force duties, membership, and report of findings and recommendations. Sets forth provisions concerning representatives of the Secretary of State attending citizen naturalization ceremonies at the District Courts to provide registration information and to register any person at the ceremony who wishes to register to vote, as allowed by the District Courts. Provides that a person who is otherwise qualified to vote may preregister to vote on or after that person's 16th birthday, with the registration held in abeyance by the appropriate election authority until that individual attains the required age to vote. Makes changes concerning when a county convention shall occur and when certain appointments to fill a vacancy in the office of precinct committeeperson shall be made. In provisions relating to the receipt of the certificate of nomination, nomination papers, or proposed question of public policy and an objector's petition by the electoral board, provides that the chair of the electoral board shall also send a call (as well as a certified copy of its ruling with other specified documents) by registered or certified mail to the election authority to whom the ballot is certified and to the appropriate county clerk. Provides that if, within the 10 days before any election, an election authority changes a polling location, the election authority shall send notice by electronic mail or phone call to the township committeeperson, ward committeeperson, or precinct committeepersons, as applicable, as soon as the location of the polling place is changed. In provisions concerning vote centers, provides that the provisions are repealed on July 1, 2029 (rather than July 1, 2023) and provides that election authorities may establish more than one vote center, but in jurisdictions with a population of more than 500,000 inhabitants, the election authority shall establish at least 2 vote centers, one of which must provide curbside voting. Makes changes concerning notification by an election authority of the option for permanent vote by mail status. Makes changes concerning application for a vote by mail ballot language. Provides that a petition filed for discovery recount shall be accompanied by the payment of a fee of $50 (rather than $10) per precinct specified. Removes provisions concerning sponsoring entities. Makes conforming and other changes. Amends the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority Act. Provides that a mayor of a municipality with a population of over 500,000 shall not have the authority to make an appointment to the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Board for the last 45 days of his or her term, retroactive to April 1, 2023, except if that mayor's re-election is certified by the relevant election authority. Amends the Park District Code. Provides that, if a district board's membership has been expanded or reduced by referendum or resolution, the additional members will be elected not earlier than 197 days (rather than 60 days) after the referendum or resolution and a reduction of board members will not affect the terms of any commissioners holding office at the time of the referendum or to be elected within 197 (rather than 60) days after the referendum. Provides that, if the terms of a district's board members have increased or decreased after referendum or resolution, the terms will commence with the first regular park district election at least 197 days (rather than 60 days) after the date on which the terms were increased or reduced by referendum or resolution. Amends the School Code to provide that November 5, 2024 shall be a State holiday known as 2024 General Election Day. Makes other changes. Effective immediately, except that certain provisions are effective January 1, 2024.
STATUS
Passed
SB1652 - ELECTIONS-NOMINATIONS
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Rachel Ventura
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Election Code. In provisions concerning petitions for nomination and submission of public questions, provides that by signing an objector's petition, the objector certifies that the petition is not being presented for any improper purpose, the objections are warranted by existing law or by a nonfrivolous argument for extending, modifying, or reversing existing law or for establishing new law, and the factual contentions have evidentiary support. Provides that the electoral board that hears the objection may impose an appropriate sanction on the objectors or their legal counsel for any false certification, including a monetary sanction payable to the county clerk, the opposing parties, or both the county clerk and the opposing parties. In provisions concerning electoral board review of petitions, provides that the nomination papers of a candidate shall be deemed invalid and a candidate's name shall not appear on the ballot if he or she is found to have personally engaged in material fraud or a pattern of fraud in connection with the nominating papers.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1804 - EPA-REFRIGERANT
Illinois - 103rd General Assembly
Last updated about 1 year ago0 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that a refrigerant designated as approved in accordance with the safe alternatives policy of the United States Code shall be allowed for use in the State as long as any equipment containing such refrigerant is listed and installed in accordance with safety standards and use conditions imposed pursuant to such designation. Provides that no unit of local government or municipality shall be restricted from authorizing or prohibiting alternative refrigerants otherwise authorized for use in the State. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
SB1640 - DIGNITY FOR ABORTED CHILDREN
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Terri Bryant, Javier Loera Cervantes
Last updated over 1 year ago2 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Dignity for Aborted Children Act. Provides that, notwithstanding any State law or administrative rule to the contrary, any physician after performing an abortion shall provide the patient with an informed consent form, provided by the Department of Public Health, offering the patient specified options for disposal of the human fetal tissue from the abortion. Provides that it is unlawful for any physician, after performing an abortion in which the patient elects to release the human fetal tissue to the physician, to fail to provide for the final disposition of the human fetal tissue through interment or cremation, consistent with State law regarding the disposal of human remains, not later than 7 days after the date on which the abortion procedure was performed. Requires physicians who perform abortions and persons, not including patients, to whom human fetal tissue are transferred to submit annual reports to the Department containing specified information. Contains provisions specifying civil penalties, criminal designations, and consideration of action by the Illinois State Medical Board. Provides that a patient upon whom an abortion is performed or attempted in violation of the Act may not be prosecuted under the Act or for a conspiracy to violate the Act. Provides that the Department shall submit to the General Assembly an annual report on the number of abortions, procedure type, and method of disposal of human fetal tissue under the Act.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1532 - INC TX-BEER/WINE CREDIT
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Thomas M. Bennett
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit for Illinois licensed wine manufacturers and craft brewers in an amount equal to 50% of the qualified costs incurred by a qualified taxpayer during the taxable year. Prohibits a taxpayer from receiving a credit of more than $1,500. Provides that the tax credit shall be awarded on the basis of costs related to the purchase of crops used in the manufacture of beer or wine that are grown and harvested in Illinois. Defines terms. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SR0532 - HIGH SCHOOLS-YOUTH VOTING
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Julie A. Morrison, Mary Edly-Allen
Last updated 4 months ago2 Co-Sponsors
Recognizes that public high schools in the State are uniquely positioned to reach all young people, that public schools have a civic purpose to prepare youth, regardless of college or career aspirations, to participate in our democracy, and that public schools fulfill that civic purpose when the school provides education on the registration process and the infrastructure to register qualified students to vote. Urges election authorities in the State of Illinois to conduct outreach and trainings for high school principals to encourage principals to become deputy registrars. Urges election authorities in the State of Illinois to conduct outreach and trainings for qualified students to serve as deputy registrars so that students appointed as deputy registrars may register qualified peers to vote on their school campuses. Encourages every public high school in the State of Illinois to conduct voter registration drives on its campus for all qualified students.
STATUS
Passed
SB3395 - MUSIC TAX CREDIT ACT
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Sara Feigenholtz, Lakesia Collins, Mike Porfirio
Last updated 8 months ago8 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Music and Musicians Tax Credit and Jobs Act. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity may award credits to qualified music companies. Creates the Music Education Scholarship Act. Provides that the Board of Higher Education may award scholarships to applicants who are enrolled in or accepted for admission to an associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree program in music education and who agree to meet certain teaching obligations. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates certain income tax credits for theater infrastructure projects. Amends the Live Theater Production Tax Credit Act. Renames the Act as the Live Music and Theater Production Tax Credit Act. Provides that the Act also applies to musical performances.
STATUS
Introduced
SR0725 - RECOGNIZE-DAVE RYDELL
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Dave Syverson, Steve Stadelman
Last updated 7 months ago2 Co-Sponsors
Recognizes Dave Rydell on his commitment to his community.
STATUS
Passed
SB0771 - REGULATION-TECH
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Don Harmon, Laura Ellman, David Koehler
Last updated over 1 year ago24 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Makes a technical change in the short title Section.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1656 - INTERNET GAMING ACT
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Cristina Castro
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
Creates the Internet Gaming Act. Authorizes an Internet gaming operator to offer Internet gaming in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Provides that Internet gaming shall only be offered by an Internet gaming license or an Internet management services provider that has contracted with an Internet gaming licensee. Provides that an internet gaming licensee shall offer no more than 3 individually branded Internet gaming skins. Provides that an Internet management services provider may conduct Internet gaming on its own Internet gaming platform pursuant to the agreement between the provider and an Internet gaming licensee and in accordance with the rules of the Board and the provisions of the Act. Includes provisions for: requirements of an Internet gaming platform; Internet waging accounts; license requirements; age verification, location, and responsible gaming; diversity goals in procurement and spending by Internet gaming licensees; acceptance of out-of-state wagers; and limitations on home rule units. Provides that a 15% privilege tax is imposed on Internet gaming to be deposited into the State Gaming Fund. Authorizes the adoption of emergency rules to implement the Act and makes conforming changes in the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB0332 - PEN CD-CHI LABORERS-SUBPOENA
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Robert F. Martwick
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Chicago Laborers Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has the power to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses to testify before it and to compel the production of documents and records upon any matter concerning the Fund, including, but not limited to, in conjunction with specified matters (instead of the Board having the authority to compel witnesses to testify before it upon any matter concerning the Fund). Provides that the fees of witnesses for attendance and travel shall be the same as the fees of witnesses before the circuit courts of this State and shall be paid by the party seeking the subpoena. Provides that subpoenas issued under the provisions shall be subject to the Code of Civil Procedure. Removes language providing that the Board may allow witness fees not in excess of $6 per day. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SR0093 - WHOLE CHILD MONTH
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Adriane Johnson
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
Declares March of 2023 as Illinois Whole Child Month to recognize the value of assuring that each student is challenged, supported, healthy, safe, and engaged.
STATUS
Passed
SB0079 - $ISJIA-VIOL INTERRUPTER PGM
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Adriane Johnson
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
Appropriates $1,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority for a grant to the Lake County State's Attorney's Office for a violence interrupter program, including administrative costs. Effective July 1, 2023.
STATUS
Introduced