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SB3353 - COMMUNITY-BASED COR TASK FORCE
Michael W. Halpin, Mary Edly-Allen, Doris Turner
Last updated 3 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the bill as amended by Senate Amendment No. 1. Provides that the Community-Based Corrections Task Force shall study and develop innovative ways to introduce community-based corrections and rehabilitation into the State's correctional system and develop a community-based correctional program that would support or remove barriers to community-based corrections in Illinois, with a focus on pretrial services and those sentenced to probation. Removes from the Community-Based Corrections Task Force a member who represents an organization that advocates for sentencing reform appointed by the Department of Corrections Parole Division. Adds various other members to the Task Force. Provides that appointments to the Task Force shall be made within 90 (rather than 30) days after the effective date of this Act. Provides that the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (rather than the Department of Corrections) shall provide administrative and technical support for the Task Force and is responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the Task Force are met. Provides that on or before December 31, 2025 (rather than on or before July 1, 2025), the Task Force shall publish a final report of its findings, developments, and recommendations and after the publication of its final report the Task Force shall be dissolved. Makes technical changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
SB3441 - CO2 PIPELINE MORATORIUM
Steve McClure, Sally J. Turner, Rachel Ventura
Last updated 9 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Safety Moratorium on Carbon Dioxide Pipelines Act. Establishes a temporary statewide moratorium on construction of carbon dioxide pipelines until certain studies at the federal and State levels are conducted. Details requirements for the State study regarding the safety of carbon dioxide pipelines, which include receiving input from first responders, analyzing pipeline ruptures or leaks in a variety of settings, and recommending setbacks and funding based on that analysis. Provides that pending applications for carbon dioxide pipelines shall be held in abeyance. Provides for expiration of the temporary moratorium after any of the following: 4 years; when new safety standards pursuant to required studies are established; or upon adoption of certain Illinois legislation, including setbacks for safe evacuation, specifications limiting eminent domain, funding for first responders, funding for required actions at carbon sequestration sites, expanded monitoring at carbon sequestration sites, specification for long-term liability in the event of a disaster, a ban on the use of captured carbon dioxide for enhanced oil recovery, emissions limits for air pollutants, requirements regarding greenhouse gas lifecycle analysis with prohibitions on carbon capture unless certain showings are made, a mandate that alternatives to capture be evaluated, public participation opportunities, and additional protections, including a prohibition related to protecting "sole source" aquifers designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Defines terms. Makes findings. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3764 - DHS-DIRECT SUPPORT-RATES
Karina Villa, Laura M. Murphy, Paul Faraci
Last updated 9 months ago
31 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act. Provides that, for community-based providers serving persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities, subject to federal approval of any relevant Waiver Amendment, the rates taking effect for services delivered on or after January 1, 2025 shall include an increase in the rate methodology sufficient to provide a $3 per hour wage rate increase for all direct support personnel and all other frontline personnel who are not subject to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' average wage increases and who work in residential and community day services settings, with at least $1.50 of those funds to be provided as a direct increase to base wages and the remaining $1.50 to be used flexibly for base wage increases. Provides that the rates taking effect for services delivered on or after January 1, 2025 shall include an increase sufficient to provide wages for all residential non-executive direct care staff, excluding direct support personnel, at the federal Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics' average wage as defined by rule by the Department of Human Services. Provides that for facilities licensed by the Department of Public Health under the ID/DD Community Care Act as ID/DD facilities and under the MC/DD Act as MC/DD facilities, subject to federal approval of a State Plan Amendment, the rates taking effect for services delivered on or after January 1, 2025, shall include a $3 per hour wage rate increase for all direct support personnel and all other frontline personnel who are not subject to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' average wage increases and who work in residential and community day services settings, with at least $1.50 of those funds to be provided as a direct increase to all aide base wages and the remaining $1.50 to be used flexibly for base wage increases to the rate methodology for aides. Provides that for residential services delivered on or after January 1, 2025, the rates shall include an increase sufficient to provide wages for all residential non-executive direct care staff, excluding aides, at the federal Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics' average wage as determined by the Department. Requires the Department to adopt rules, including emergency rules, to implement the amendatory Act.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3233 - BUILD ILLINOIS HOMES ACT
Robert Peters, David Koehler, Ann Gillespie
Last updated 9 months ago
18 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Build Illinois Homes Tax Credit Act. Provides that owners of qualified low-income housing developments are eligible for credits against the taxes imposed by the Illinois Income Tax Act or taxes, penalties, fees, charges, and payments imposed by the Illinois Insurance Code. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act and the Illinois Insurance Code to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3137 - MENTAL HEALTH-DEATH NOTICE
Laura Fine, Adriane Johnson, Cristina Castro
Last updated 3 months ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the bill, as amended by Senate Amendment No. 1, and makes the following changes: Includes the changes made by Senate Amendment No. 2. In the Substance Use Disorder Act, provides that the notice shall be provided for persons whose death occurred in a licensed facility for the treatment of substance use disorders (rather than at treatment programs). Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
HB5511 - PROCUREMENT-BID PREFERENCE
Jay C. Hoffman, Cristina Castro, Katie Stuart
Last updated 3 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Further amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that cumulative small purchases under $1,000 made in a previously non-contemplated manner by the same or separate individuals or departments within an agency or university that exceed the small purchase threshold do not constitute stringing and are allowable under the Code. Provides that the Code does not apply to procurement expenditures related to efforts for the recruitment and retention of State employees. Makes changes concerning applicability of the Code to public institutions of higher education, independent chief procurement officers, duration of contracts, electronic procurement systems, job order contracting, curing a violation or deficiency during an active procurement, procurement communications reporting requirements, method of source selection, bid preferences for Illinois businesses, and prohibited bidders. Amends the State Property Control Act. Makes changes concerning new furniture purchases. Amends the Counties Code. Provides that certain competitive bidding requirements apply to an elected official in a county with fewer than 2,000,000 inhabitants (in addition to applying to a county with fewer than 2,000,000 inhabitants). Amends the Department of Natural Resources Act. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources has the power to lease, from time to time, any land or property, with or without appurtenances, of which the Department has jurisdiction, and which are not immediately to be used or developed by the State if certain requirements are met. Provides that the Department may lease any land or property over which the Department has jurisdiction for the purpose of creating, operating, or maintaining a commercial solar energy system or a clean energy project. Amends the Architectural, Engineering, and Land Surveying Qualifications Based Selection Act. Provides that the State agency may communicate with firms who were not selected to provide services in order to provide further information about the firm's proposal deficiencies. Amends the Governmental Joint Purchasing Act. Provides that each chief procurement officer may authorize any governmental unit of this State to purchase or lease supplies under a contract which has been procured under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Procurement Code by a governmental unit subject to the jurisdiction of the chief procurement officer. Amends the Reimagining Hotel Florence Act. Adds provisions concerning the Pullman Factory. Makes other changes. Creates the Progressive Design-Build Pilot Program Act. Provides that the Capital Development Board may elect to use the progressive design-build delivery method. Sets forth other provisions concerning procedures for selection and submission of qualifications, the award of contracts, pricing, and federal requirements. Makes other changes. Amends the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act. Sets forth a uniform standard of contract goals. Makes changes concerning the Business Enterprise Council and enforcement. Amends the Public Contract Fraud Act. Provides that the Attorney General need not approve the title for lands needed for public works or improvements if the consideration paid does not exceed $25,000 (currently, $10,000). Amends the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. Provides that the mandatory competitive bid threshold for the District may not be less than $60,000 (rather than less than $10,000 or more than $40,000). Amends the Governmental Joint Purchasing Act. Provides that a governmental unit may purchase a supply or service that is available on contracts from multiple contractors if the governmental unit determines that the selected contract best meets the governmental unit's needs. Amends the Commission on Equity and Inclusion Act. Provides that the Commission shall supervise (rather than oversee) the implementation and effectiveness of supplier diversity training of the State procurement workforce (rather the implementation of diversity training of the State workforce). Amends the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning construction and professional services contracts. Amends the Public-Private Partnerships for Transportation Act. Makes changes concerning the definition of "responsible public entity", unsolicited proposals, and formation of public-private agreements. Makes other changes.
STATUS
Passed
SB2670 - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH BOARD
Rachel Ventura, Cristina Castro
Last updated 10 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Community Mental Health Act. Provides that in any county with a county executive form of government, if applicable, the county executive shall appoint the community mental health board with the advice and consent of the county board.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3473 - SCH CD-DIABETES INFORMATION
Elgie R. Sims, Mary Edly-Allen, Doris Turner
Last updated 5 months ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the contents of the bill as introduced with the following changes. Provides that each school district and charter school shall post the informational materials on the school district's or charter school's website, if any. Removes the provision requiring that the school board of a school district and the governing body of a charter school make the informational materials accessible to the parent or guardian of a student when the student is first enrolled in elementary school or in a school's student handbook on and after July 1, 2024. Makes a conforming change. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
SR0868 - SUPPORT-M/WBE & DBE PROGRAMS
Ram Villivalam, Omar Aquino, Mattie Hunter
Last updated 6 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Encourages the utilization of small, diverse, and veteran-owned firms, as M/WBE and DBE programs have demonstrated success in promoting economic opportunity, equity and access. Supports federal DBE standards and programs to ensure the success of the Illinois Department of Transportation's DBE Program. Urges Congress to take action to protect the USDOT DBE program and M/WBE and DBE programs overall.
STATUS
Passed
SB2234 - BUSINESS TRUTH IN LENDING ACT
Christopher Belt, Mattie Hunter, Laura Ellman
Last updated 7 months ago
30 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Small Business Financing Transparency Act. Sets forth provisions concerning registration requirements for persons providing commercial financing; additional registration information; registration expiration; functions, power, and duties; subpoena power of the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation; disclosure requirements; commercial financing disclosure forms approved for use in other states; violation of disclosure requirements; notification; suspension of registrations, civil penalties, and other discipline; investigation of complaints; confidentiality; appeal and review; registration fees; cease and desist orders; injunctions; exemptions; complaint disclosure; rules; violations; limitations on liability; beginning of registration; beginning of disclosure requirements; severability; and a commercial financing database. Amends the Freedom of Information Act and the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Engrossed
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