SB2769 - VETERAN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Michael E. Hastings, Mike Porfirio, Andrew S. Chesney
Last updated 6 months ago15 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Legislative Commission Reorganization Act of 1984. Provides that the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability shall create a Veteran Internship Pilot Program for the purpose of providing internships for honorably discharged veterans to participate in the General Assembly's legislative staff internship program. Provides that, subject to appropriation, beginning on July 1, 2024, the Commission shall implement the pilot program. Provides that the Commission shall operate the pilot program for a 2-year period. Provides that, at the end of that 2-year period, the Commission shall evaluate the pilot program and submit a report to the General Assembly with its findings. Provides that the Commission shall establish qualifications for participation in the pilot program, including that a participant must be honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces and have completed at least 60 hours of college credit. Repeals the provisions on January 1, 2027. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB3764 - DHS-DIRECT SUPPORT-RATES
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Karina Villa, Laura M. Murphy, Paul Faraci
Last updated 8 months ago31 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act. Provides that, for community-based providers serving persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities, subject to federal approval of any relevant Waiver Amendment, the rates taking effect for services delivered on or after January 1, 2025 shall include an increase in the rate methodology sufficient to provide a $3 per hour wage rate increase for all direct support personnel and all other frontline personnel who are not subject to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' average wage increases and who work in residential and community day services settings, with at least $1.50 of those funds to be provided as a direct increase to base wages and the remaining $1.50 to be used flexibly for base wage increases. Provides that the rates taking effect for services delivered on or after January 1, 2025 shall include an increase sufficient to provide wages for all residential non-executive direct care staff, excluding direct support personnel, at the federal Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics' average wage as defined by rule by the Department of Human Services. Provides that for facilities licensed by the Department of Public Health under the ID/DD Community Care Act as ID/DD facilities and under the MC/DD Act as MC/DD facilities, subject to federal approval of a State Plan Amendment, the rates taking effect for services delivered on or after January 1, 2025, shall include a $3 per hour wage rate increase for all direct support personnel and all other frontline personnel who are not subject to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' average wage increases and who work in residential and community day services settings, with at least $1.50 of those funds to be provided as a direct increase to all aide base wages and the remaining $1.50 to be used flexibly for base wage increases to the rate methodology for aides. Provides that for residential services delivered on or after January 1, 2025, the rates shall include an increase sufficient to provide wages for all residential non-executive direct care staff, excluding aides, at the federal Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics' average wage as determined by the Department. Requires the Department to adopt rules, including emergency rules, to implement the amendatory Act.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2282 - INC TX-ENGINEERING STUDENTS
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Ram Villivalam
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit for taxpayers who employ qualified employees. Provides that the term "qualified employee" means an individual who (i) is employed by the taxpayer as an engineer and (ii) graduated from an engineering program at an accredited institution of higher learning with a Bachelor's degree or higher within the 5 years immediately preceding the taxable year. Provides that the credit shall be equal to (i) 10% of the compensation paid by the taxpayer during the taxable year to qualified employees who graduated from an engineering program at an accredited institution of higher learning in Illinois or (ii) 5% of the compensation paid by the taxpayer during the taxable year to qualified employees who graduated from an engineering program an accredited institution of higher learning not located in Illinois. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1886 - CD CORR-PROBATION
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Robert Peters, Cristina Castro, Javier Loera Cervantes
Last updated about 1 year ago14 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill. Provides that in addition to other prohibitions in the bill, provides that a person on probation, conditional discharge, or supervision shall not be ordered to refrain from having cannabis or alcohol in his or her body unless: (1) the person has undergone a validated clinical assessment and the clinical treatment plan includes alcohol or cannabis testing; or (2) a court ordered evaluation recommends that the person refrain from using alcohol or cannabis, provided the evaluation is a validated clinical assessment and the recommendation originates from a clinical treatment plan. Provides that if the court has made findings that alcohol use was a contributing factor in the commission of the underlying offense, the court may order a person on probation, conditional discharge, or supervision to refrain from having alcohol in his or her body during the time between sentencing and the completion of a validated clinical assessment, provided that such order shall not exceed 30 days and shall be terminated if the clinical treatment plan does not recommend abstinence or testing, or both. Defines "validated clinical assessment" and "clinical treatment plan".
STATUS
Passed
SB0251 - $DOR
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Don Harmon, Elgie R. Sims, Omar Aquino
Last updated 4 months ago4 Co-Sponsors
Amends Public Act 103-6 by adding, changing, and repealing various State Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations. Makes appropriations and reappropriations for capital and operating expenditures and other purposes for State Fiscal Year 2025. Some provisions are effective immediately; other provisions are effective July 1, 2024.
STATUS
Passed
SR0705 - GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE WEEK
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Laura Ellman, Mary Edly-Allen
Last updated 5 months ago2 Co-Sponsors
Declares April 21 through April 27, 2024 as Green Infrastructure Week in the State of Illinois. Encourages individuals, businesses, and local and state governments to pursue Green Infrastructure initiatives.
STATUS
Passed
SB1812 - LOCAL BOOK BANNING PROHIBITED
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Mike Simmons, Ram Villivalam, Cristina H. Pacione-Zayas
Last updated over 1 year ago12 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Public Officer Prohibited Activities Act. Provides that a public officer, employee, board, or representative of a governmental unit may not ban or otherwise prohibit a book from being available for reading or circulation by members of the public in a library, school, or other publicly funded facility. Provides that the provisions do not restrict the ability to limit books in schools or in another publicly funded facility based upon the age and development level of persons who will have access to those books. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2426 - HIGHER ED-EXONERATED GRANTS
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Ram Villivalam, Christopher Belt, Rachel Ventura
Last updated over 1 year ago6 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Defines "dependent". Provides that beginning no later than the 2024-2025 academic year, if an exonerated person has been found by the Commission to qualify for a grant under this Section, and that person has not yet exhausted his or her eligibility for assistance, the exonerated person may designate one or more dependents to use any unexpended portion of the exonerated person's eligibility, up to the total benefit for which the exonerated person is eligible. Provides that the combined benefits used by the exonerated person and any designated dependents may not exceed the total benefit for which the exonerated person is eligible. Provides that if funding is insufficient to serve all applicants, the Commission may prioritize applicants who have been exonerated over applicants who are dependents of exonerated individuals.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2039 - SCH CD-IEP MEETING-PUNS LIST
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Don Harmon, Laura M. Murphy, William Cunningham
Last updated about 1 year ago11 Co-Sponsors
Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning the Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services database, makes changes to the findings, and changes references from "Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services" to "PUNS". Provides that the State Board of Education shall work in consultation with the Department of Human Services and with school districts to ensure that all students with intellectual disabilities or developmental disabilities and their parents or guardians are informed about the PUNS database (instead of the State Board of Education may work with school districts to inform all students with developmental disabilities and their parents or guardians about the Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services database). Makes changes regarding the computer-based training program. Provides that during the student's annual individualized education program ("IEP") review meeting, if the student has an intellectual disability or a developmental disability, the student's IEP team shall determine the student's PUNS database registration status based upon information provided by the student's parents or guardian or by the student. Sets forth related requirements. Removes a provision requiring the Department of Human Services to consider the length of time spent on the Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services waiting list, in addition to other factors considered, when selecting individuals on the list for services. Makes other changes.
STATUS
Passed
SB0874 - STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Don Harmon
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the State Parks Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1515 - WORKPLACE PRIVACY-VERIFICATION
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Javier Loera Cervantes, Ram Villivalam, Celina Villanueva
Last updated about 1 year ago22 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes: Amends the Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act. Removes a provision prohibiting an employer from voluntarily enrolling in the E-Verify program or a similar Electronic Employment Verification System. Provides that specified requirements apply if an employer takes any adverse action against an employee. Makes other changes.
STATUS
Vetoed
SB2630 - ESTATE TAX-EXCLUSION AMOUNT
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Jil Walker Tracy, Thomas M. Bennett, Neil Anderson
Last updated 11 months ago12 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Act. Provides that, for persons dying on or after January 1, 2025, the exclusion amount shall be the applicable exclusion amount calculated under Section 2010 of the Internal Revenue Code as that Section exists on the effective date of the amendatory Act, including the inflation adjustment and including any deceased spousal unused exclusion amount (currently, the exclusion amount for Illinois estate tax purposes is $4,000,000). Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3957 - UTILITIES-VARIOUS
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
William Cunningham
Last updated 4 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Provides that the Illinois Power Agency shall develop a storage procurement plan that results in the electric utilities contracting for energy storage credits from contracted energy storage systems in specified amounts. Provides that the Agency is authorized to conduct competitive solicitations to procure contracted energy storage credits sufficient to achieve, at minimum, certain energy storage standards. Provides that the Agency has the power to request, review, and accept proposals, execute contracts, and procure energy storage credits. Provides that for all procurements of energy storage credits, the Agency shall direct respondents to offer a strike price. Provides that all procurements under these provisions shall comply with the geographic requirements of the Act and shall follow the procurement processes and procedures described in the Act and the Public Utilities Act. Authorizes the Agency to develop and implement a firm energy resource procurement plan. Provides that no later than December 31, 2026 and every 2 years thereafter, the Agency shall conduct an analysis to determine whether the contracted quantity of energy storage in energy storage capacity and energy storage duration is sufficient to support the State's renewable energy standards and carbon emission standards. Provides that, within 60 days of the effective date of the amendatory Act, specified electric utilities shall propose an initial tariff that meets certain requirements. Defines terms. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Creates the virtual power plant program, peak remediation program, and stand-alone energy storage distribution deployment program. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission shall establish an Office of Interconnection and Renewable Development. Sets forth the duties and responsibilities of the Office. Defines terms. Makes other changes.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1408 - MEDICAID-EXCEPTION TO RX LIMIT
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Laura M. Murphy
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that drugs prescribed to residents of the following facilities are not subject to prior approval as a result of the 4-prescription limit: (i) long-term care facilities as defined in the Nursing Home Care Act; (ii) community-integrated living arrangements as defined in the Community-Integrated Living Arrangements Licensure and Certification Act; (iii) supportive living facilities as defined in the Code; (iv) intermediate care facilities for persons with developmental disabilities as defined in the ID/DD Community Care Act; and (v) medically complex for the developmentally disabled facilities as defined in the MC/DD Act.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1344 - COVERAGE-ABORT/HORMONE/HIV
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Celina Villanueva, Mattie Hunter, Mary Edly-Allen
Last updated about 1 year ago26 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance amended, delivered, issued, or renewed in the State on or after (rather than only after) January 1, 2024 shall provide coverage for all abortifacients, hormonal therapy medication, human immunodeficiency virus pre-exposure prophylaxis, and post-exposure prophylaxis drugs approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration, and follow-up services related to that coverage. Provides that this coverage shall include drugs approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration that are prescribed or ordered for off-label use as abortifacients. Amends the Nurse Practice Act and the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987. In a provisions concerning temporary permits for specified health care professionals, provides that if the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation becomes aware of a violation occurring at a facility licensed by the Department of Public Health (rather than a licensed hospital, medical office, clinic, or other medical facility, or via telehealth service) the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall notify the Department of Public Health. Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Provides that in accordance with a standing order by the Department of Public Health, a pharmacist may provide patients with prophylaxis drugs for human immunodeficiency virus pre-exposure prophylaxis or post-exposure prophylaxis. Amends the Abortion Care Clinical Training Program Act and the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that all program performance reports received by the Department of Public Health concerning the Abortion Care Clinical Training Program shall be treated as confidential and exempt from the Freedom of Information Act. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed