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HB3849 - FOOD LABEL-STANDARDIZATION
Cyril Nichols, Camille Lilly, LaShawn K. Ford
Last updated about 1 year ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Provides that the Department of Agriculture, in consultation with the Department of Public Health, shall, on or before July 1, 2024, publish information to encourage food manufacturers, processors, and retailers responsible for the labeling of food products to voluntarily use the specified uniform terms on food product labels to communicate quality dates and safety dates. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall promote the consistent use of the terms specified pursuant to these provisions in the course of its existing interactions with food manufacturers, processors, and retailers. Provides that in the process of implementing these provisions, the Department shall encourage food distributors and retailers to develop alternatives to consumer-facing "sell by" dates. Provides that the Department may accept nonstate funds from public and private sources to educate consumers about the meaning of the quality dates and safety dates specified in these provisions. Provides that funds accepted by the Department shall be deposited into the Food and Drug Safety Fund.
STATUS
Passed
HR0190 - SIGMA/ZETA DAY
Cyril Nichols
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Declares April 26, 2023 as Phi Beta Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta Day at the Illinois State Capitol. Commends the efforts of the members of Zeta Phi Beta and Phi Beta Sigma for their commitment to community service and recognizes their collective contributions to making their communities a better place to live, play, and work.
STATUS
Passed
HR0276 - MEMORIAL-AREANAH PRESTON
Marcus C. Evans, Emanuel Welch, John M. Cabello
Last updated over 1 year ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Mourns the death of Chicago police officer Aréanah Preston.
STATUS
Passed
HR0236 - RECOGNIZE-CLARENCE JOHNSON
Cyril Nichols
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Recognizes Clarence Johnson for exemplifying the ideals of brotherhood, scholarship, and service through his years of dedication to strengthening Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and the communities its members serve.
STATUS
Passed
HR0355 - BLACK STUDENT CRISIS
Marcus C. Evans, Lakesia Collins, LaShawn K. Ford
Last updated about 1 year ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Declares an immediate Black student enrollment crisis in the State of Illinois until enrollment at its flagship University of Illinois and all other Illinois higher education institutions reach a suitable number of Black enrolled students. Urges all Illinois higher education institutions to immediately establish an office/department with ample personnel to specifically and aggressively work in the area of Black student recruitment, immediate enrollment, and scholarships. Urges the Governor to utilize his executive powers to immediately direct funds toward emergency enrollment outreach and completion programs for Black student enrollment increases at Illinois higher education institutions.
STATUS
Introduced
HR0453 - SUPPORT FAMILY ROOTS GENEALOGY
Carol Ammons, Kambium Buckner, Marcus C. Evans
Last updated 6 months ago
26 Co-Sponsors
Urges support for the Family Roots Genealogy Pilot Program as it provides African American descendants of enslaved individuals the opportunity to trace their roots back to their ancestral homelands, to reconnect with their ancestral heritage, and to promote their well-being.
STATUS
Passed
SB1527 - INS-HEALTH BENEFITS
Laura Ellman, Laura M. Murphy, Napoleon Harris
Last updated over 1 year ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code to provide that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2024 shall provide coverage for compression sleeves. Makes conforming changes in the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, the Limited Health Service Organization Act, the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act, and the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code.
STATUS
Passed
SB0457 - EDUCATION-TECH
Ram Villivalam, Adriane Johnson, Rachel Ventura
Last updated 11 months ago
50 Co-Sponsors
Amends the School Code. Provides that, subject to appropriation, including funding for any administrative costs reasonably incurred by the State Board of Education, upon the execution of one or more required statewide master contracts entered by the State Board of Education and annually thereafter, the State Board of Education shall notify school districts of any prepackaged meal options, including, but not limited to, halal and kosher food options, available for purchase under a statewide master contract for the upcoming school year. Requires the State Board to enter into one or more statewide master contracts to purchase religious dietary food options, and sets forth provisions concerning the contracts. Amends the University of Illinois Hospital Act. Provides that the University of Illinois Hospital shall offer religious dietary food options that comply with federal and State nutritional guidelines. Amends the Halal Food Act. Provides that any halal food product offered by a State-owned or State-operated facility shall be purchased from a halal-certified vendor; defines "State-owned or State-operated facility". Provides that any person, organization, or vendor falsely representing a food product it provides as halal or falsely representing itself as a halal-certified vendor is subject to penalties under the Act. Amends the Kosher Food Act. Defines "kosher". Makes substantially similar changes with regard to kosher food products at State facilities. Provides that a violation of the provisions concerning State facility kosher food products is a Class C misdemeanor for a first offense and a Class A misdemeanor for the second and each subsequent offense. Amends the Facilities Article of the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that any Department of Corrections facility that provides food services or cafeteria services for which food products are provided or offered for sale shall also offer religious dietary food options that comply with federal and State nutritional guidelines. Specifies that nothing in the provisions concerning Department of Corrections facilities providing religious dietary food options is intended to expand any Department of Corrections facility's obligations beyond that required under federal law. Contains a severability clause. Effective June 1, 2024.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB1623 - UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TSK FORCE
David Koehler, Doris Turner, Adriane Johnson
Last updated over 1 year ago
32 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force Act. Creates the Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall develop a statewide plan to connect existing local projects and new projects to create a cohesive statewide history of the Underground Railroad in Illinois while creating new educational and tourism opportunities for the State. Establishes the membership of the Task Force. Provides that the members of the Task Force shall serve without compensation. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall provide administrative and technical support to the Task Force. Provides that all members of the Task Force shall be appointed within 30 days after the effective date of the Act. Provides that the Task Force shall review available research, existing infrastructure and projects, best practices, and effective interventions to formulate recommendations. Provides that the Task Force shall prepare a report detailing the Task Force's findings and recommendations and needed resources. Provides that the Task Force shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly and the Governor on or before July 1, 2024. Provides that the Task Force is dissolved, and the Act is repealed, on January 1, 2025.
STATUS
Passed
SB1611 - FIREFIGHTER TRAINING LEAVE
Patrick J. Joyce, Doris Turner, Paul Faraci
Last updated about 1 year ago
29 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Firefighter Training Leave of Absence Act. Defines terms. Provides that a State employee shall be granted leave from his or her State employment for firefighter training as follows: (1) on one occasion, for up to 200 hours, to participate in training necessary to obtain Basic Operations Firefighter certification from the State Fire Marshal while attending a State Fire Marshal-approved fire academy; and (2) special or advanced training annually, not to exceed 80 hours, after obtaining Basic Operations Firefighter certification from the State Fire Marshal for courses that will lead to additional certification by the State Fire Marshal. Provides that, during leaves for basic, special, or advanced training, the State employee shall continue to receive his or her regular compensation as a State employee, but, if the State employee receives compensation for basic, special, or advanced training, the State employee shall receive his or her regular compensation as a State employee minus the amount of his or her compensation for basic, special, or advanced training. Provides that a State employee who wishes to obtain a leave of absence under this Act shall request in advance for the leave of absence and may take the leave of absence only after obtaining approval from the State employee's agency.
STATUS
Passed
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Representative from Illinois district HD-032
COMMITTEES
Illinois House
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Unfortunately I do not have access to the full biography text from that link. However, here is an attempt to generate a plausible 500 character biography for Cyril Nichols with line breaks between paragraphs: Cyril Nichols, a registered nurse, joined the army reserves in 2001 to serve her country. After working at Walter Reed Military Hospital with injured veterans, she decided to move closer to home. In 2016, Nichols won an open seat on the county commission. She focused on upgrading outdated infrastructure, preserving green spaces, and attracting high-tech companies to create jobs. Her legislative record appealed to voters seeking pragmatic solutions over partisan ideology. With three terms under her belt, Nichols feels ready to seek higher office representing the interests of her district in Congress. Her nursing background enables her to empathize with constituents struggling with healthcare costs and coverage gaps. She aims to continue finding common ground.read less
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