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SB1730 - FOID&CONCEALED CARRY-AMMO
Neil Anderson, Andrew S. Chesney
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Eliminates a provision that no person may acquire or possess firearm ammunition within the State without having in his or her possession a Firearm Owner's Identification Card previously issued in his or her name by the Illinois State Police under the provisions of the Act. Eliminates a provision that no person may knowingly transfer, or cause to be transferred, any firearm ammunition to any person within the State unless the transferee with whom the person deals displays either: (1) a currently valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card which has previously been issued in his or her name by the Illinois State Police under the provisions of the Act; or (2) a currently valid license to carry a concealed firearm which has previously been issued in his or her name by the Illinois State Police under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1588 - IL POWER AG-BROWNFIELD SITE
William Cunningham, Christopher Belt, Doris Turner
Last updated over 1 year ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Adds to the definition of "brownfield site photovoltaic project", photovoltaics that meet the criteria that the project is interconnected to an electric utility, a municipal utility, a public utility as defined in the Public Utilities Act, or an electric cooperative as defined in the Public Utilities Act and is located on any part of the site, and within the property boundaries, of a coal-fueled electric generating plant in this State that was retired as of January 1, 2023, or that the generating plant owner commits to retire prior to the commercial operation date of the project. In provisions concerning renewable energy credits from new projects in the long-term renewable resources procurement plan, the Agency shall procure 55% from photovoltaic projects where at least 44% (rather than 47%) are from utility-scale solar projects and at least 3% are from projects that meet specified criteria. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2144 - UNLAWFUL WEAPON USE
Andrew S. Chesney
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person commits a petty offense if he or she is convicted of a violation for unlawful use of a weapon that would not be an offense if the person possessed a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card. Effective January 1, 2024.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1858 - FUND THE POLICE ACT
Chapin Rose, Win Stoller, Andrew S. Chesney
Last updated over 1 year ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Fund the Police Act. Contains findings. Creates the Fund the Police Grant Fund and provides that moneys that the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board receives from the Fund must be used for the purpose of making grants to units of local government for the purposes of: (1) hiring, rehiring, and retention of law enforcement officers, including hiring and retention incentives and overtime; (2) funding body camera mandates and purchasing law enforcement equipment designed to keep officers and their communities safe; (3) funding additional law enforcement training; (4) assisting with outreach and community policing activities; (5) assisting with mental health treatment for individuals in county jails; (6) providing mental health care for law enforcement officers; and (7) purchasing public safety equipment designed to prevent gang violence, motor vehicle theft, vehicular hijacking, or the sale of contraband. Provides that the Board may set rules relating to requirements for the distribution of grant moneys and determine which law enforcement agencies are eligible. Provides that the Board must consider compliance with the Uniform Crime Reporting Act as a factor in awarding grant moneys. Provides that moneys in the Fund the Police Grant Fund may not be appropriated, assigned, or transferred to another State fund. Provides for a continuing appropriation at the beginning of each fiscal year of $125,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Fund the Police Grant Fund. Amends the State Finance Act by making conforming changes.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2333 - CONCEALED CARRY-SCHOOLS
Terri Bryant, Andrew S. Chesney
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that the school board of a school district of a public elementary or secondary school or a non-public elementary or secondary school may develop a policy to permit the carrying of a firearm by an employee of the school, licensed under the Act, in any building or on any real property or parking area under the control of the public or non-public elementary or secondary school. Provides that the policy must contain safe storage provisions for the firearm. Those provisions must include securing the firearm in a locked box or container that cannot be accessed by students. Changes "private" elementary or secondary school references in the Act to "non-public" elementary or secondary school.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1882 - DOG & CAT TESTING RESTRICTIONS
Linda Holmes, Andrew S. Chesney, Anna Moeller
Last updated about 1 year ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Protection of Dogs and Cats from Unnecessary Testing Act. Prohibits a testing facility from conducting a canine or feline toxicological experiment in the State, except for certain specified purposes. Provides that the prohibition does not apply to testing or experimentation conducted for the purpose of developing, manufacturing, or marketing any product intended for beneficial use in dogs or cats. Provides that the Attorney General or a State's Attorney in the county in which a violation occurred may bring an action in the name of the People of the State to enforce the provisions of the Act. Contains a severability provision. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
SB2112 - FIREARM-FIREFIGHTERS EXCEPTION
Neil Anderson, Andrew S. Chesney
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a full-time, sworn, compensated fire fighter is permitted to carry a pistol, revolver, stun gun, taser, or other firearm on his or her person in public or in a vehicle, if the fire fighter has a valid concealed carry license, is carrying on duty, and has been approved to carry on duty by the mayor, city council, village president, or village board of trustees.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2109 - CONCEAL CARRY-TRANSPORT-PARKS
Neil Anderson, Andrew S. Chesney, Terri Bryant
Last updated over 1 year ago
5 Co-Sponsors
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
SB2075 - DCEO-TAX CREDIT REPORT
Seth Lewis, Javier Loera Cervantes, Dave Syverson
Last updated over 1 year ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Amends Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates a legacy tax credit for businesses that are headquartered in the State. Creates an employee tax credit and a collective bargaining employee tax credit. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2189 - ACCESS TO AFFORD INSULIN ACT
Jenn Ladisch Douglass, Lakesia Collins, Will Guzzardi
Last updated about 1 year ago
89 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Creates the Access to Affordable Insulin Act. Provides that the Department of Insurance shall offer a discount program that allows participants to purchase insulin at a discounted, post-rebate price. Sets forth provisions concerning the insulin discount program. Defines terms. Provides a July 1, 2025 effective date (rather than January 1, 2025).
STATUS
Passed
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Senator from Illinois district SD-045
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Illinois Senate
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Andrew S. Chesney is serving his third term in the Illinois House of Representatives. He represents the 89th district, located in western Illinois. Rep. Chesney serves on eight committees: Agriculture & Conservation; Appropriations-Public Safety; Environment; Insurance; Public Utilities; Tourism & Conventions; Veterans' Affairs; and the Tourism & Conventions Committee. Prior to joining the General Assembly, Rep. Chesney served on the Knox County Board for 14 years. He also served as president of the Knox County Farm Bureau for nine years. Rep. Chesney is a lifelong farmer and continues to farm.read less
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