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SJR0028 - TROOPER HANNEKEN HIGHWAY
Steve McClure, Sally J. Turner, Jason Plummer
Last updated over 1 year ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Designates Illinois Route 121 as it runs from the Macon/Moultrie County line to the intersection of Route 121 and Route 36 in Decatur as the "Trooper Todd Hanneken Memorial Highway".
STATUS
Passed
SB1072 - GOVERNMENT-TECH
Susan Rezin, Mike Porfirio, Michael E. Hastings
Last updated over 1 year ago
134 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Flag Display Act. Designates the Honor and Remember Flag as the symbol of the State's concern for and commitment to honoring and remembering the lives of all members of the United States armed forces who have lost their lives while serving or as a result of service and their families. Provides for the dates when and the locations where the Honor and Remember Flag must be displayed. Amends the Condominium Property Act. Adds the Honor and Remember Flag under the definition of "military flag" that is permitted to be flown by a unit owner under certain circumstances. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement.
STATUS
Passed
SB0064 - HIGHWAY ADS-SIGNS
Cristina Castro, Kelly M. Cassidy, Jed Davis
Last updated over 1 year ago
73 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes: Provides that the definition of "sign" means any outdoor sign, display, device, notice, figure painting, drawing, message, placard, poster, billboard, or other thing, which is designed (rather than designated), intended, or used to advertise or inform, and of which any part of the existing or intended advertising or informative contents is or will be visible from any place on the main-traveled way of a controlled portion (rather than any portion) of an Interstate or primary highway and which is adjacent to and within 660 feet (rather than within 660 feet) of the nearest edge of the right-of-way of such highway, and where the sign is operated or owned by a person or entity earning remuneration directly or indirectly for (i) the existence or placement of the outdoor sign or (ii) the placement of the message on the outdoor sign. Provides that the definition of "erect" does not include the attachment of a vinyl substrate to a sign that was permitted or registered to display, in another medium, advertising or other information and that does not cause a substantial change or modification that would terminate nonconforming rights. Provides that the Department of Transportation shall accord lawful status to the registered sign at issue in the decision of the Illinois Appellate Court captioned as Image Media Advertising, Inc., v. Illinois Department of Transportation, No. 1-20-0830. Provides that the Department shall also allow for the continued usage of that sign by the owner of the building or its authorized agent without requiring a new permit or registration. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1642 - INVEST IN KIDS-CREDIT AMT
Blaine Wilhour, Chris Miller, Dan Caulkins
Last updated almost 2 years ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Invest in Kids Act. Provides that the credit shall be equal to 100% (rather than 75%) of the total amount of qualified contributions made by the taxpayer during a taxable year, not to exceed a credit of $1,333,333 (rather than $1,000,000) per taxpayer. Provides that the aggregate credit cap per year may not exceed $100,000,000 (rather than $75,000,000). Provides that the cap shall be increased by 20% beginning on the first day of a calendar year if, in at least 2 of the previous 3 calendar years, the cap was reached. Removes language limiting the credit to tax years ending before January 1, 2024 and repealing the Act on January 1, 2025. Provides that the Act is exempt from the sunset provisions of the Illinois Income Tax Act. Repeals an inseverability clause. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB0076 - UTILITY-MODULAR NUCLEAR REACT
Susan Rezin, David Koehler, Patrick J. Joyce
Last updated over 1 year ago
70 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Deletes language that provides that no construction shall commence on any new nuclear power plant to be located within the State, and no certificate of public convenience and necessity or other authorization shall be issued therefor by the Illinois Commerce Commission, until the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency finds that the United States Government, through its authorized agency, has identified and approved a demonstrable technology or means for the disposal of high level nuclear waste, or until such construction has been specifically approved by a statute enacted by the General Assembly. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Vetoed
HB1573 - EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNT PROG
Adam M. Niemerg, Randy E. Frese, Martin McLaughlin
Last updated almost 2 years ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Education Savings Account Act. Requires the State Board of Education to create the Education Savings Account Program. Provides that a parent of an eligible student (defined as any elementary or secondary student who was eligible to attend a public school in this State in the preceding semester or is starting school in this State for the first time and who is a member of a household whose total annual income does not exceed an amount equal to 2.5 times the income standard used to qualify for a free or reduced-price lunch under the national free or reduced-price lunch program) shall qualify for the State Board to make a grant to his or her child's Education Savings Account by signing an agreement. Requires the State Board to deposit into an Education Savings Account some or all of the State aid under the State aid formula provisions of the School Code that would otherwise have been provided to the resident school district for the eligible student had the student enrolled in the resident school district. Provides that parents participating in the Program shall agree to use the funds deposited in their eligible students' accounts for certain qualifying expenses to educate the eligible student. Sets forth provisions concerning the calculation of grant amounts and other basic elements of the Program, administration of the Program, accountability standards for participating schools, and the responsibilities of the State Board and resident school districts.
STATUS
Introduced
SB0896 - TRANSPORTATION-TECH
Doris Turner, Jason Plummer, Sally J. Turner
Last updated over 1 year ago
46 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that auxiliary lighting on a motorcycle may not emit blue (rather than red or blue) lights. Provides that a motorcycle may be equipped with 2 forward facing electric turn signals mounted on or near the handlebar grip assembly, or on the front fork assembly, or front fender shroud. Requires that lamps shall be mounted on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable, and when signaling, shall emit a white or amber light. Provides that a motorcycle may be equipped with 2 forward facing electric driving lights which display a steady-on white or amber light. Provides that the lights may be in addition to but not in lieu of the required lamps on motorcycles required under the Code. Provides that the driving lights may by the same lamp housing shall only be actuated to a flashing signal to comply with the requirements of other provisions under the Code.
STATUS
Passed
HB1273 - SCH CD-CONSTITUTION DAY
Amy Elik, Brad Halbrook, Tony M. McCombie
Last updated over 1 year ago
19 Co-Sponsors
Amends the School Code. Provides that Constitution Day (September 17) shall also be a commemorative holiday. Effective July 1, 2023.
STATUS
Passed
HJR0003 - US CONST-ART V-APPLICATION
Brad Halbrook, John M. Cabello, Dan Ugaste
Last updated almost 2 years ago
30 Co-Sponsors
Makes application to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1079 - UTIL-REMOVE BAN-NUCLEAR CONST
Mark L. Walker, Dave Vella, Lance Yednock
Last updated almost 2 years ago
37 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Deletes language that provides that no construction shall commence on any new nuclear power plant to be located within the State, and no certificate of public convenience and necessity or other authorization shall be issued therefor by the Illinois Commerce Commission, until the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency finds that the United States Government, through its authorized agency, has identified and approved a demonstrable technology or means for the disposal of high level nuclear waste, or until such construction has been specifically approved by a statute enacted by the General Assembly. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
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