SB2948 - CIV PRO-TESTIMONY RELIABILITY
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Jil Walker Tracy
Last updated 8 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides limitations upon a nonexpert's opinion or inference testimony. Sets forth requirements regarding: qualifications, testimony, disclosure, and compensation of expert witnesses; bases of expert opinion testimony; limitations on expert testimony; pretrial hearings and disclosures concerning expert witnesses; precedents to be followed in interpreting the new provisions; interlocutory appeals of rulings on the admissibility of expert evidence; standards to be followed by reviewing courts in determining the admissibility of expert testimony; and severability. Provides that the new provisions apply to actions commenced on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act and pending actions in which a trial has not been scheduled or in which a trial has been scheduled more than 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3104 - INC TX-CHILD CARE
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Jil Walker Tracy, Susan Rezin, Donald P. DeWitte
Last updated 8 months ago8 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates a child care credit in an amount equal to 25% of the federal tax credit for each qualifying child. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3135 - HEALTH-BEHAVIORAL CLINIC GRANT
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Javier Loera Cervantes
Last updated 8 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Illinois Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Act. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall provide grants to certified community behavioral health clinics that have been selected to participate in the Department's demonstration programs with the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Provides that grants awarded by the Department shall be used for expenses related to identifying, planning, preparing for, and implementing plans and operations in accordance with State and federal certification criteria. Provides that each recipient of a grant shall be eligible for up to $1,500,000 for each certified community behavioral health clinic operated by the recipient and approved by the Department. Provides that the Department shall prescribe the form and manner of application for a grant. Provides that the Department may adopt any rules necessary to implement the provisions. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2730 - MEDICAID-MUSIC THERAPY
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Laura M. Murphy
Last updated 8 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to establish a reimbursement code for music therapy services provided by licensed music therapists. Provides that, to be eligible for reimbursement, music therapy services must be provided by a music therapist licensed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Requires the reimbursement code to be designed to ensure fair and equitable compensation for music therapy services for all consumers, considering the expertise and specialized skills of music therapists. Provides that health care providers shall be notified of the new reimbursement code, and relevant training may be provided to ensure proper billing and documentation procedures for music therapy services. Provides that the provisions of the amendatory Act shall be implemented on July 1, 2025, subject to federal approval. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3606 - SCH CD-SPECIAL ED-SEPARATE SCH
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Meg Loughran Cappel, Don Harmon, Christopher Belt
Last updated 3 months ago35 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code. Provides that the term "special educational facilities and services" includes private special schools (instead of special schools) and separate public special education day schools. Provides that if a child has been placed in a separate public special education day school, a school district making tuition payments in excess of $4,500 shall be responsible for an amount in excess of $4,500 equal to 2 times the district's per capita tuition charge and shall be eligible for reimbursement from the State for the amount of such payments actually made in excess of 2 times the district's per capita tuition charge for students not receiving special education services. Requires a certification and finding to be made for reimbursement of a school district of the amount paid for tuition of a child attending a public special education facility.
STATUS
Passed
SB2800 - DHFS-RENAL DIALYSIS PAYMENTS
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Ram Villivalam, David Koehler
Last updated 8 months ago2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that beginning January 1, 2025, renal dialysis services provided within a skilled nursing facility by a certified home dialysis provider shall receive a per-claim add-on payment of $95 per treatment. Defines "certified home dialysis provider" to mean an end stage renal disease facility that (i) provides dialysis treatment or dialysis training to caregivers or individuals with end stage renal disease and (ii) has been approved to provide dialysis home training support services by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Effective January 1, 2025.
STATUS
Introduced
SB0072 - CHARITY ORG-SOLICIT REPORT
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Laura M. Murphy, Robert Peters, Doris Turner
Last updated over 1 year ago6 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Solicitation for Charity Act. Defines "reviewed financial statements". Provides that every charitable organization that receives in any 12-month period ending upon its established fiscal or calendar year contributions in excess of $500,000 (rather than $300,000) shall file a written report meeting specified criteria with the Attorney General. Provides that a charitable organization that receives in excess of $300,000, but not in excess of $500,000, shall file a written report meeting other specified criteria with the Attorney General upon forms prescribed by the Attorney General. Provides that the Attorney General, within a binding nonjudicial settlement agreement, may accept a written assurance of discontinuance of any method, act, or practice alleged to be a violation of the reporting requirements from the person who has engaged in the method, act, or practice. Provides that the changes made by the amendatory Act are inoperative on and after January 1, 2029. Effective January 1, 2024.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2754 - SCH CD-MANUFACTURING EMPLOYEE
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, subject to appropriation, the State Board of Education shall pay one-half of the salary of an employee that is employed by a manufacturing company and working within a school district at a high school as a licensed career and technical education teacher. Provides that the school board of a school district that intends to hire a manufacturing employee shall first notify any labor organization that has entered into a collective bargaining agreement with the school district of the school board's intent to hire such an employee. Provides that if there are eligible employees in the applicable bargaining unit, then the school board shall offer to hire an employee who is a member of the applicable bargaining unit. Provides that if there are no eligible employees in the applicable bargaining unit, then the labor organization shall notify the school district and affirm that the position is unable to be filled by any members of the applicable bargaining unit.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2296 - ASSISTED LIVING-FACILITY PLAN
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Julie A. Morrison
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act. Provides that, before commencing construction of a new establishment or an alteration or addition to an existing establishment, the owner or operator of the establishment shall submit architectural drawings and specifications for the construction, alteration, or addition to the Department of Public Health for review and approval. Contains requirements for submissions, review of submissions, and notice provided under the provisions. Provides fees based upon the estimated dollar value of constructions, alterations, or additions. Creates the Health Establishment Plan Review Fund and makes a conforming change in the State Finance Act. Requires fees collected under the provisions to be deposited into the Fund and used by the Department only to pay the costs of conducting reviews under the provisions. Contains other provisions.
STATUS
Introduced
SR0842 - MEMORIAL-RONALD J. STONE
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Steve McClure
Last updated 6 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Mourns the death of Ronald J. "Ron" Stone of Springfield.
STATUS
Passed
SB3733 - LIQUOR-BEER SHOWCASE PERMIT
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Cristina Castro
Last updated 8 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Removes language authorizing a distributor to hold a beer showcase permit.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3610 - JUVENILE JUSTICE SCHOOL DIST
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Robert F. Martwick, Mary Edly-Allen
Last updated 8 months ago2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the School Code. Deletes provisions stating that: the Department of Juvenile Justice School District Board of Education shall adopt an annual budget for the use of education moneys for the next school year which it deems necessary to defray all necessary expenses and liabilities of the district; the budget shall contain a statement of cash on hand at the beginning of the fiscal year, an estimate of the cash expected to be received during such fiscal year from all sources, an estimate of the expenditure contemplated for such fiscal year, and a statement of the estimated cash expected to be on hand at the end of such year; and this budget shall be submitted to the Department of Corrections and the State Board of Education for incorporation. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Deletes a provision that permits a guilty minor to be committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice for an offense that is a Class 3 or Class 4 felony violation of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act if the commitment occurs upon a third or subsequent judicial finding of a violation of probation for substantial noncompliance with court-ordered treatment or programming. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB0323 - SPORTS WAGER-APP FEE REDUCE
Illinois - 103rd General Assembly
Last updated over 1 year ago0 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Sports Wagering Act. Provides that beginning 4 years after issuance of the initial supplier license, a holder of a supplier license shall pay a $50,000 license fee for each additional 4-year renewal period (rather than a $150,000 annual license fee). Effective immediately.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2692 - SCH CD/SCH SAFETY-DOOR LOCKING
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Javier Loera Cervantes
Last updated 9 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the School Code. Provides that a school district shall (instead of may) install a door security locking means on an entrance or classroom door (instead of a door) of a school building. Amends the School Safety Drill Act. Provides that during a law enforcement lockdown drill, a school must train students on how to use a door security locking means. Makes conforming changes.
STATUS
Introduced
SR0847 - MEMORIAL-NANCY J. BEATTY
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Steve McClure
Last updated 6 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Mourns the death of Nancy June Scaife Beatty of Springfield.
STATUS
Passed