SB3286 - SCH CD-TRANSPORT-TRANSIT FEES
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Robert Peters
Last updated 8 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Transportation Article of the School Code. With respect to the provision of free transportation for pupils, allows a school district to pay the public transit fees of pupils instead (rather than providing an exception for pupils for whom the school board certifies to the State Board of Education that adequate transportation for the public is available). In provisions allowing for free transportation if conditions are such that walking constitutes a serious hazard, removes the provision specifying that such transportation shall not be provided if adequate transportation for the public is available. Makes related changes. Effective July 1, 2025.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1505 - WAGE PAYMENT-EMPLOYEE
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
William Cunningham, Willie Preston
Last updated over 1 year ago2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act. Provides that the definition of "employee" does not include an employer or any individual who has an ownership interest in the partnership, association, corporation (other than ownership of shares of a publicly traded corporation), limited liability company, business trust, or employment placement agency.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2264 - PENCD-COOK CO-MILITARY SERVICE
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Robert Peters, Mike Porfirio, Napoleon Harris
Last updated over 1 year ago9 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Cook County Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that a contributing employee may elect to purchase creditable service for up to 48 months of active-duty military service, whether or not that service followed service as a county employee. Provides that to establish this creditable service, the contributing employee must pay to the Fund an amount determined by the Fund to represent the employee contributions for the creditable service based on his or her rate of compensation after the military service, plus interest at the effective rate from the date of discharge to the date of payment. Removes an existing provision concerning the purchase of service credit for military service. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB3215 - HIGHR ED-STUDENT TEACH STIPEND
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Doris Turner, Cristina Castro, David Koehler
Last updated 8 months ago3 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Board of Higher Education Act. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Board of Higher Education shall create a student teaching stipend program to alleviate the financial burden of student teaching, to encourage students to pursue teaching careers to alleviate this State's teacher shortage, and to encourage teachers to be matched with student teachers. Provides that, subject to available appropriations, the Board shall disburse to each educator preparation program funds to distribute to each eligible student a stipend of up to $10,000 per semester for up to 2 consecutive semesters, plus additional funds to pay the direct costs of operating the stipend program. Provides that, subject to available appropriations, the Board shall disburse to each educator preparation program funds to distribute to each eligible cooperating teacher a stipend of up to $2,000 per semester for up to 2 consecutive semesters per academic year, plus additional funds to pay the direct costs of operating the stipend program. Sets forth provisions concerning the distribution of funds to eligible students and eligible cooperating teachers. Provides that an educator preparation program may not prohibit an eligible student or an eligible cooperating teacher from participating in the stipend program or receiving a stipend from the stipend program. Sets forth provisions concerning cooperating teacher training. Provides that, subject to available appropriations, the Board, in collaboration with the State Board of Education, shall submit a report evaluating the impact of the stipend program on educator preparation programs to the General Assembly and Governor on or before June 30, 2028. Provides for rulemaking. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3162 - DHS-DIAPER ALLOWANCE
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Lakesia Collins, Adriane Johnson, Rachel Ventura
Last updated 8 months ago6 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Provides that subject to appropriation, the Department of Human Services shall establish a diaper allowance program for eligible families with children 3 years of age or younger. Requires the Department to create an application process that requires applicants to submit an initial application for a diaper allowance and on an annual basis thereafter an application for a redetermination of eligibility. Requires the Department to maintain on its official website an online application system that permits an Illinois family to apply online for a diaper allowance or a redetermination of eligibility or to download a mail-in application form. Provides that paper application forms shall be made available at WIC offices and at family community resource centers throughout the State. Contains provisions concerning application requirements. Sets the monthly diaper allowance amount at $70 for eligible children whose family income is at or below 100% of the federal poverty guidelines. Provides that families may receive a diaper allowance for each eligible child and that the diaper allowance shall not be considered income for purposes of determining eligibility or the amount of assistance for any public aid benefit provided under State law. Permits the Department to distribute diaper allowance amounts electronically to an eligible family by means of an electronic benefits transfer card issued by the Department. Permits the Department to adopt rules necessary to implement the program. Contains provisions on redetermination application requirements. Provides that an advisory committee shall advise the Department on program implementation. Sets forth the composition of the advisory committee and provides that the committee shall meet monthly beginning September 1, 2024 through July 1, 2026. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3140 - CONCEAL CARRY-TRANSPORT-PARKS
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Dale Fowler
Last updated 8 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that the prohibition against a licensee carrying a firearm into any building, parking area, or portion of a building under the control of an officer of the executive or legislative branch of government does not apply to any rest areas under the control of the Department of Transportation or to buildings located in rest areas under the control of the Department of Transportation. Eliminates a provision that a licensee shall not knowingly carry a firearm on any bus, train, or form of transportation paid for in whole or in part with public funds, and any building, real property, and parking area under the control of a public transportation facility paid for in whole or in part with public funds. Eliminates a provision that a licensee shall not knowingly carry a firearm in any public park, athletic area, or athletic facility under the control of a municipality or park district. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB0350 - AGING-TECH
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Don Harmon
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Adult Protective Services Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3150 - PROP TX-FLOOD HAZARD
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Steve Stadelman
Last updated 8 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Property Tax Code. Creates a homestead exemption, subject to certain limitations, for property that is located within a special flood hazard area as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Provides that the amount of the exemption shall be a reduction in the property's equalized assessed value of $5,000. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2938 - MOSQUITO ABATE DIST-POWERS
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Laura Fine, Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
Last updated about 1 month ago2 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. In provisions about the powers of the board of trustees of a mosquito abatement district, provides that the board has powers relating to the surveillance and monitoring of ticks and the surveillance, monitoring, and extermination of mosquitoes and rats (rather than, in the introduced bill, the surveillance, monitoring, and extermination of mosquitoes, flies, ticks, and vectors). Further amends the Mosquito Abatement District Act. Provides that the board of trustees of a mosquito abatement district, or its designee, for the limited purposes of cooperation with the Department of Public Health, shall conduct routine surveillance of Department-identified vectors (rather than mosquitoes) to detect the presence of vector-borne diseases (rather than mosquito-borne diseases) of public health significance. Limits the scope of the surveillance, and requires a mosquito abatement district, or its designee, to notify a forest preserve district or conservation district prior to or within 48 hours after accessing the respective forest preserve district's or conservation district's land for surveillance required by the Department. Requires the district to report to the Department of Public Health, in addition to the local certified public health department, the results of any positive mosquito, tick, or vector (rather than mosquito) samples infected with arboviral or bacterial infections (rather than arboviral infections). Requires the report to include the number of vectors (rather than mosquitoes) collected in the trapping device. Expands an illustrative list of arboviral or bacterial infections. Modifies the new definition of "vector" in the introduced bill and moves the definition into the provisions concerning surveillance of vectors.
STATUS
Passed
SB2953 - INC TX-APPRENTICESHIP CREDIT
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Neil Anderson
Last updated 8 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that an apprentice who is hired by the taxpayer through the United States Department of Defense SkillBridge internship program is considered a qualifying apprentice for the purpose of the apprenticeship education expense credit. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB0105 - WAGE PAYMENT-DIRECT DEPOSIT
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Cristina Castro
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act. Provides that an employer may require an employee to receive wages either by direct deposit or by means of a payroll card if the employer satisfies specified requirements. In provisions concerning payroll cards: (i) provides that an employer shall not make receipt of wages by payroll card a condition of employment or a condition for the receipt of any benefit or other form of remuneration for any employee without the additional option of direct deposit, at the employee's election (rather than the employer must obtain the employee's voluntary written or electronic consent to receive the wages by payroll card); and (ii) the payroll card or payroll card account may not be linked to any form of credit, except that early payment of wages verified to have been already earned in the current pay period is permitted. Makes other changes.
STATUS
Introduced
SR0844 - RECOGNIZE-FIRST WOMEN'S BANK
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Sara Feigenholtz, Laura Ellman, Mary Edly-Allen
Last updated 4 months ago4 Co-Sponsors
Recognizes the First Women's Bank during Women's History Month for their advocacy for women and dedication to supporting women and minority-owned business.
STATUS
Passed
SR0993 - CONGRATS-IFRP
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Ram Villivalam
Last updated 4 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Congratulates the Immigrant Family Resource Program (IFRP) for its 25 years of service to our State's immigrant and refugee families in assisting them on their path to self-sufficiency and integration into our State's economy and community.
STATUS
Passed
SR0733 - IL COURTS-LGBTQ+ & HIV ED
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Mike Simmons, Michael W. Halpin, Sara Feigenholtz
Last updated 4 months ago14 Co-Sponsors
Urges the Illinois Supreme Court and relevant authorities to require, as a consistent part of continuing education, LGBTQ+ and HIV cultural competency education for all attorneys, judges, and courtroom staff in the State of Illinois.
STATUS
Passed
SB2247 - ABLE ACCOUNT PROGRAM
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Paul Faraci, Chapin Rose, Don Harmon
Last updated about 1 year ago35 Co-Sponsors
Amends the State Treasurer Act. Provides that any entity may make contributions to an ABLE account. Makes changes concerning privacy of ABLE account information. Provides that the ABLE Account Program may also be referred to as the Senator Scott Bennett ABLE Program. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed