SB2149 - INVEST IN KIDS-SUNSET
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Jil Walker Tracy, Dan McConchie, Dale Fowler
Last updated over 1 year ago12 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Invest in Kids Act. Provides that the Invest in Kids credit applies on a permanent basis. Removes a limitation that the credit may not be taken for any qualified contribution for which the taxpayer claims a federal income tax deduction. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2251 - GRANT TRANSPARENCY PORTAL
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Laura Ellman
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act. Provides that the State grant-making agency shall report all information to the Grant Accountability and Transparency Unit that relates to the status of a grant application or execution for the purposes of providing information for a public portal. Provides the Governor's Office of Management and Budget shall create and maintain an internet-based public portal that provides information on the status of grants being executed by the State. Provides that this portal shall include the amount of monetary award the entity has received, a description of where the grant is at in the approval process, the estimated completion date of the execution of a grant agreement with the State, and the next outstanding information needed by the agency or the department from the grantee.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2190 - IDOT-BONUS FOR STUDENT LOANS
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Ram Villivalam
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department of Transportation to provide higher education student loan repayment assistance in the form of an annual after-tax bonus of $15,000 per year to any engineer, and $7,500 to any engineering technician, for not more than 5 years, who are employed by the Department if: (i) the engineer or engineering technician is a graduate of a community college, college or university located in the State; (ii) the engineer or engineering technician provides documentation to the Department of the repayment of higher education student loans taken to attend a college or university located in the State; and (iii) the engineer or engineering technician remains in the employ of the Department for at least 5 years. Provides that if the engineer or engineering technician leaves the employ of the Department prior to serving 5 years, the engineer or engineering technician must return all bonuses made to the engineer or engineering technician by the Department. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2890 - FULL & FAIR NONECONOMIC DAMAGE
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Jil Walker Tracy
Last updated 8 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Creates the Full and Fair Noneconomic Damages Act. Provides that, in determining noneconomic damages, the fact-finder may not consider: (i) evidence of a defendant's alleged wrongdoing, misconduct, or guilt; (ii) evidence of the defendant's wealth or financial resources; or (iii) any other evidence that is offered for the purpose of punishing the defendant, rather than offered for a compensatory purpose. Provides for bifurcated trials before the same jury in cases involving punitive damages, if requested by any defendant. Outlines the procedure for the bifurcated trials. Provides for court posttrial review of noneconomic damage awards pursuant to specified nonexclusive factors. Includes legislative findings, definitions, and applicability language. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2319 - JOB OPPORTUNITIES-STATUS
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Karina Villa
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act. Provides that a government employer may not inquire about or into, consider, or require disclosure of the criminal record or criminal history of an applicant until the applicant has been determined qualified for the position and notified that the applicant has been selected for an interview. Provides that an employer, employment agency, or government employer may not inquire about or into, consider, or require disclosure of the immigration, citizenship, or residency status of an applicant unless such an inquiry is required by law. Provides that if residency requirements are a requirement of employment by the employer, employment agency, or government employer, the address of the applicant is to be considered when determining residency and not the citizenship or immigration status of the applicant. Defines terms.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2139 - BUDGET-GA MEMBER SALARY
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Andrew S. Chesney
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the General Assembly Compensation Act. Provides that beginning in 2024, and for each year thereafter, if the General Assembly fails to pass a balanced budget by June 30 of each year, the compensation to be paid to members of the General Assembly, including the additional sums payable to officers of the General Assembly, shall be withheld until a balanced budget is passed. Amends the State Budget Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Removes the salary of members of the General Assembly from continuing appropriations provisions. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2179 - SCHOOL CD-PROPERTY TAX RELIEF
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Thomas M. Bennett, Andrew S. Chesney
Last updated over 1 year ago2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the School Code. Provides that the State Board of Education shall establish and administer an annual program to award property tax relief to property taxpayers within school districts in the State. Provides that the State Board of Education shall work with county clerk's offices in the State to determine the amount given to each property taxpayer. Provides that moneys awarded to property taxpayers shall be distributed pro rata based on the amount the property taxpayer paid in tax in the previous fiscal year. Creates the Education Property Tax Relief Fund for the purpose of making appropriations for the grant program. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2177 - RETIRED OFFICER TRAINING
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Patrick J. Joyce
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Illinois State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Division of the Academy and Training shall administer and conduct a program to train qualified active and retired State Police officers regarding the use and carrying of concealed firearms consistent with specified federal law. Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board may not charge retired law enforcement officers more than $30 annually to complete the annual certification of retired law enforcement officers qualified under federal law to carry a concealed weapon.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1483 - ELECTIONS-POST CONVICTION VOTE
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Mike Simmons, Rachel Ventura, Robert Peters
Last updated over 1 year ago4 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Election Code. Provides that a person convicted of a felony or otherwise under sentence in a correctional institution shall have his or her right to vote restored and shall be eligible to vote not later than 14 days following his or her conviction or not later than 5 days before the first election following the person's confinement (rather than prohibiting a person who has been convicted of any crime and is serving a sentence of confinement from voting until his or her release from confinement). Requires the election authority to collaborate with a correctional institution to facilitate an opportunity for voting by mail for eligible electors to vote in that election jurisdiction who are incarcerated in the correctional institution. Provides that all requirements of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 and other federal, State, and local laws regarding language access and disability access apply to the provisions. Requires the correctional institution to make available to persons in custody resource materials relating to an election. Requires the State Board of Elections in coordination with correctional institutions to annually report certain data regarding compliance with the provisions. Makes conforming changes throughout the Code and in the Unified Code of Corrections. Effective July 1, 2024.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2416 - RESILIENT ILLINOIS LOAN FUND
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Michael W. Halpin
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
Creates the Resilient Illinois Revolving Loan Fund Act. Presents the General Assembly's findings. States the purpose of the Act. Establishes the Illinois Revolving Loan Fund as a special fund in the State treasury and makes a conforming change in the State Finance Act. Provides that moneys in the Fund (1) shall be used to provide low-interest or no-interest loans to counties and nonprofit organizations for local resilience projects that address mitigation of all hazards and (2) may be used for administrative support associated with the Fund, including the hiring of necessary staff. Tasks the Director of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency with the Fund's administration. Requires the Director to apply to the Federal Emergency Management Agency when funding is available under the federal STORM Act to capitalize the Fund. Directs the Agency to prioritize providing loans to projects it determines to have the greatest impact on eliminating hazards. Provides that the Fund shall be administered, operated, and maintained to remain available in perpetuity to provide loans and other financial assistance. Requires the Agency to establish application procedures and eligibility criteria for loans from the Fund that meet specified requirements. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB0773 - REGULATION-TECH
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Don Harmon, Cristina Castro, Michael E. Hastings
Last updated about 2 months ago59 Co-Sponsors
Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971. Provides that provisions concerning infertility coverage apply only to coverage provided on or after January 1, 2024 and before July 1, 2026. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that no group policy of accident and health insurance that provides pregnancy-related benefits may be issued, amended, delivered, or renewed in this State on or after January 1, 2026 unless the policy contains coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility, including specified procedures. Provides that the coverage required shall include procedures necessary to screen or diagnose a fertilized egg before implantation. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance providing coverage for more than 25 employees that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026 shall provide, for individuals 45 years of age and older, coverage for an annual menopause health visit. Provides that the coverage shall not impose a deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement. Makes other changes. Makes conforming changes in the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, the Limited Health Service Organization Act, and the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
SB2261 - $FUTURE THROUGH EMPLOYMENT
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Robert Peters
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
Appropriates $300,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for grants and administrative expenses associated with the Future Through Employment for Young Adults Program. Effective July 1, 2023.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2300 - GENERAL ELECTION DAY
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Julie A. Morrison
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Election Code. Provides that the date of the general election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November in even years (rather than November 8, 2022) shall be a State holiday known as General Election Day and shall be observed throughout the State. Makes conforming changes. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code, School Code, and State Universities Civil Service Act making conforming changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1836 - INC TX-RENTAL PAYMENTS
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Elgie R. Sims, David Koehler
Last updated over 1 year ago2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit for individual taxpayers who rent a dwelling in Illinois for use as their principal place of residence. Provides that the credit shall be equal to 5% of the documented rental costs paid by such taxpayer during the taxable year on that dwelling. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1668 - $GRANTS-DCFS-CASA COOK COUNTY
Illinois - 103rd General AssemblyIntroduced by
Robert Peters
Last updated over 1 year ago1 Co-Sponsor
Appropriates $2,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Children and Family Services for grants to assist the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Cook County in its efforts to advocate for timely placement of children in permanent, safe, stable homes. Effective July 1, 2023.
STATUS
Introduced