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HB4247 - ONLINE AGE VERIFICATION-MINORS
Jed Davis, Kevin Schmidt, Brandun Schweizer
Last updated 10 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Online Age Verification for Material Harmful to Minors Act. Requires any commercial entity that knowingly or intentionally publishes or distributes material harmful to minors on the Internet from a website that contains a substantial portion of such material to verify that any person attempting to access such material is 18 years of age or older. Provides that verification must be done through the use of (i) a commercially available database that is regularly used by businesses or governmental entities for the purpose of age and identity verification or (ii) another commercially reasonable method of age and identity verification. Provides that any commercial entity that violates the Act shall be subject to civil liability for damages resulting from a minor's access to such material harmful to a minor and reasonable attorney's fees and costs. Exempts from liability providers or users of an interactive computer service on the Internet, as defined.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4350 - CHILD ABUSE NOTICE ACT
Jed Davis, Kevin Schmidt, Brandun Schweizer
Last updated about 1 month ago
19 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. In a provision listing the types of businesses and other establishments that must post the child abuse notice as required under the Act, requires compliance from entertainment facilities or sporting facilities that are indoor structures with a legal occupancy of at least 5,000 persons (rather than entertainment facilities or sporting facilities providing services or opportunities to those under the age of 18). Removes a provision that requires the Department of Children and Family Services to, upon request, furnish copies of the model notice without charge to businesses, establishments, or schools. Removes an incorrect cross-reference from the provisions of the engrossed bill.
STATUS
Passed
HB1208 - CLAIMS CT-LINE OF DUTY AWARDS
Dave Vella, Harry Benton, Natalie A. Manley
Last updated over 1 year ago
35 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Court of Claims Act. Provides that for the purpose of making up any deficiency in the appropriation for the payment of claims directed pursuant to the Line of Duty Compensation Act, there is appropriated, on a continuing annual basis in each fiscal year, from the General Revenue Fund to the Court of Claims, the amount, if any, by which the total appropriation for the payment of claims directed pursuant to the Line of Duty Compensation Act for the fiscal year is less than the amount required for the payment of claims pursuant to the Line of Duty Compensation Act for that fiscal year. Provides that the amount of any continuing appropriation used by the Court of Claims under the amendatory Act for a given fiscal year shall be charged against the unexpended amount of any appropriation for line of duty awards to the Court of Claims for that fiscal year that subsequently becomes available. Requires the Court of Claims to report to the President and Minority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, and the Governor's Office of Management and Budget any continuing appropriation that is used at the conclusion of a fiscal year. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4246 - INC TX-NEW BUSINESSES
Jed Davis, Kevin Schmidt, Brandun Schweizer
Last updated 10 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates a deduction for 100% of the income of a qualified new business. Provides that the term "qualified new business' means a business that has its principal place of business in the State and first begins operating in the State during the taxable year.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2334 - VETERAN REGISTRATION FEES
Jackie Haas, Stephanie A. Kifowit, John M. Cabello
Last updated over 1 year ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the standard registration fee for passenger motor vehicles of the first division and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds shall be reduced by 50% for any Illinois vehicle owner who is a veteran of the United States Armed Forces. Effective January 1, 2024.
STATUS
Introduced
HB3463 - PROP TX-VETERANS
Tim Ozinga, Tony M. McCombie, Daniel M. Swanson
Last updated over 1 year ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Property Tax Code. In provisions concerning an exemption for veterans with disabilities who qualify for Specially Adapted Housing, increases the maximum assessed value of the property from $100,000 to $150,000. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4048 - HIGHER ED-OFFICER LOAN REPAY
David Friess, Patrick Windhorst, Dennis Tipsword
Last updated over 1 year ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Provides that the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall establish the Returning Police Officers Loan Repayment Assistance Program to assist police officers who have left law enforcement with repayment of student loans and in order to help place officers into areas of the State who are the most under-staffed and in need of additional officers. Sets forth qualifications for applicants. Provides that each award under the Program shall be equal to $6,000 per year (i) for up to 5 years or (ii) until the applicant's student loans are paid off, whichever is sooner. Provides that an applicant has one year from the date that the first student loan assistance payment is received to begin work in a shortage area. Provides that applicants currently working in shortage areas are eligible for the Program, but those who left law enforcement due to reasons other than retirement or a permanent disability shall be given priority for the Program. Provides for rulemaking. Effective July 1, 2024.
STATUS
Introduced
HR0446 - SUPPORT ISRAEL
Tony M. McCombie, Norine K. Hammond, Ryan Spain
Last updated 11 months ago
39 Co-Sponsors
Expresses unlimited, unwavering support for the civilians, soldiers, defenders, and government of the Republic of Israel. Rejects any attempt to compromise, undermine, or "both sides" this fundamental moral issue of human good and evil. Extends sincere condolences to the families who have lost loved ones in this brutal assault, including the families of the 27 American citizens who lost their lives.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4119 - ELEC CD-USE OF FUNDS
Tony M. McCombie, Norine K. Hammond, Ryan Spain
Last updated about 1 year ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Election Code. Prohibits a political committee from making certain expenditures to provide a defense in any criminal case or a defense in a civil case against any claims that a person has committed misconduct in his or her capacity as a public official, any claims of sexual harassment, or any claims of discrimination. Requires that a person found to have used campaign contributions in violation of the Code shall return contributions to the contributor or pay to the State if the contributor cannot be identified or reimbursed. Requires the political committee to include information on the contributions returned to the contributor or paid to the State in the committee's quarterly report to the State Board of Elections.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4423 - POLICE TRAINING-BACK THE BADGE
Jason Bunting, Brandun Schweizer, Nicole La Ha
Last updated 9 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Creates within the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board a Recruitment Division. Provides that the Division shall establish a Back the Badge program, which shall establish recruitment plans for law enforcement agencies. Provides that the Division shall determine and prioritize specific characteristics that a law enforcement agency and community desire in their police officers. Provides that the Division shall cooperate with law enforcement agencies to determine a strategy to hire and retain sworn police officers who are diverse and reflective of the community and the priorities of the law enforcement agencies.
STATUS
Introduced
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