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HB3953 - GOV ETHICS-LOCAL GOVT LOBBYING
Blaine Wilhour, Chris Miller, Dan Ugaste
Last updated over 1 year ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Lobbyist Registration Act. Provides that the term "official" as used under the Act includes specified officials of a unit of local government. Modifies the terms "lobby" and "lobbying" to include communications with units of local government for the ultimate purpose of influencing any executive, legislative, or administrative action, and further specifies such actions. Modifies the term "lobbyist" to mean a natural person who, on behalf of any person other than himself or herself, or as any part of his or her duties as an employee of another, undertakes to influence or lobby for any executive, legislative, or administrative action for State government or a unit of local government.
STATUS
Introduced
HB3279 - REAL ESTATE TRANSFER-REPEAL
Blaine Wilhour, Chris Miller
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Repeals the Real Estate Transfer Tax Law of the Property Tax Code. Moves provisions concerning the real estate transfer declarations and exemptions to the Conveyances Act. Makes conforming changes.
STATUS
Introduced
HR0064 - REAFFIRMS-COMMITMENT TO TAIWAN
William Davis, Jeff Keicher, John M. Cabello
Last updated over 1 year ago
27 Co-Sponsors
Reaffirms commitment to the strengthening and deepening of the sister-state ties between the State of Illinois and Taiwan, R.O.C. Reaffirms support for the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) and supports Illinois businesses to refer to Taiwan, R.O.C. as Taiwan. Endorses Taiwan's efforts to secure the signing of a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), the Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement (ADTA), and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) with the United States and reiterates support for a closer economic and trade partnership between the State of Illinois and Taiwan. Expresses continued support for Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations that impact the health, safety, and well-being of the people of Taiwan and supports Taiwan's aspiration to make more contributions in international societies.
STATUS
Passed
HB2601 - MEAT INSPECT-CUSTOM BASIS
Adam M. Niemerg, Chris Miller, Chapin Rose
Last updated 3 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Meat and Poultry Inspection Act. Provides that the Director of Agriculture may exempt from inspection animals slaughtered or any meat or meat food products prepared on a custom basis at a Type I licensee only if the Type I licensee: plainly marks all such articles prepared on a custom basis "NOT FOR SALE" (rather than "NOT FOR SALE-NOT INSPECTED") and satisfies certain other conditions.
STATUS
Passed
HB2603 - DHS-AUDIT-TAX FUNDED ABORTIONS
Adam M. Niemerg, Chris Miller
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Requires the Auditor General to conduct a post audit of all accounts and transactions of the Department of Human Services to determine the total amount in public funds the Department has expended since January 1, 2018 (the effective date of Public Act 100-538) to cover the costs of elective abortions and related services. Provides that Department expenditures subject to examination under the audit include: any grant amounts awarded to nonprofit agencies and organizations in accordance with the Problem Pregnancy Health Services and Care Act to cover the costs of elective abortions and related services; and any funds used to cover the costs of elective abortions and related services provided under the Medical Assistance Program. Provides that the Auditor General may request the cooperation of the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to assist in obtaining any information needed to complete the audit. Provides that upon completion of the post audit, the Auditor General shall issue a report in accordance with the Illinois State Auditing Act. Requires the report to be posted on the official website of the Department of Human Services. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2595 - INC TX-DEPENDENT TAX CREDIT
Adam M. Niemerg, Chris Miller
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit in an amount equal to $1,500 for each person who is claimed as a dependent of the taxpayer for the taxable year under Section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2593 - HIGHER ED-MAP-DUAL CREDIT
Dan Caulkins, Chris Miller
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Under the monetary award program, provides for the awarding of grants to students enrolled in dual credit coursework pursuant to a partnership agreement between a school district and a community college district. Provides that a grant may be applied only to the costs of tuition and other necessary fees charged for the coursework and the student must complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2958 - SCH CD-LAPSED EDUCATOR LICENSE
Dan Caulkins, Chris Miller
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. Provides for the reinstatement of a lapsed Professional Educator License upon the payment by the applicant of the lesser of a $50 penalty or a $10 penalty for each year the license has lapsed (rather than a $50 penalty). Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2957 - ELECTION CODE-EARLY VOTING
Dan Caulkins, Chris Miller
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Election Code. Provides that the period for early voting by personal appearance begins the 40th day preceding a general primary, consolidated primary, consolidated, or general election and extends through the end of the day of the Friday immediately preceding election day (rather than it extends through the end of the day before election day). Makes a conforming change.
STATUS
Introduced
HB3514 - OPEN MEETINGS-REMOTE MEETINGS
Dan Caulkins, Chris Miller
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Open Meetings Act. Provides that a public body shall not conduct a closed meeting by audio or video conference, and shall conduct such meetings only with the physical presence of a quorum of the members of the public body. Makes conforming changes.
STATUS
Introduced
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