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HB5758 - $IDOT-RAILWAY SALARIES
Martin J. Moylan, Carol Ammons, Michelle Mussman
Last updated 9 months ago
22 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates $2,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Transportation for the Statewide Railway Program for salaries and other expenses related to adding the professional staff in the rail division of the Office of Intermodal Project Implementation. Effective July 1, 2024.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4677 - CAREGIVER ASSISTANCE RESOURCES
Anna Moeller, Theresa Mah, Yolonda Morris
Last updated 7 months ago
43 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Illinois Caregiver Assistance and Resource Portal Act. Requires the Department on Aging, in consultation with the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, the Department of Public Health, and the Department of Veterans' Affairs, to be responsible for the creation and maintenance of the Illinois Caregiver Assistance and Resource Portal (Portal). Provides that the Portal shall serve as a centralized and trusted online platform offering a wide range of resources related to caregiving, including, but not limited to: (1) information on State and federal programs, benefits, and resources on caregiving, long-term care, and at-home care for Illinois residents who are 50 years of age or older; (2) educational materials, articles, and videos on caregiving best practices; and (3) accommodations for users with different language preferences, ensuring the information is accessible to diverse audiences. Sets forth additional resources and information that the Portal may feature, such as information on caregiving resources, home and community-based services that support family caregivers, nursing home care, services and programs offered by Area Agencies on Aging, relevant health care and financial assistance programs, and local support group opportunities for caregivers. Requires the Portal to be designed to be user-friendly and accessible to individuals of all ages and abilities and to include features such as search functionality, language accessibility, and compatibility with assistive technologies to ensure that a diverse range of caregivers can use it. Contains provisions concerning required outreach and promotional campaign efforts to raise awareness of the Portal, reporting requirements, and State and federal funding for the Portal. Requires the Portal to be implemented one year after the effective date of the Act. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB5369 - CAREER AND WORKFORCE-MASONRY
Mary Gill, Daniel M. Swanson, Stephanie A. Kifowit
Last updated 4 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Career and Workforce Transition Act. Provides that a public community college district shall accept up to 30 credit hours transferred from an institution approved by the Illinois Community College Board if a student has completed a masonry program at that institution.
STATUS
Passed
HR0443 - COLD WAR VETS RECOGNITION DAY
Stephanie A. Kifowit, Daniel M. Swanson, Diane Blair-Sherlock
Last updated 7 months ago
22 Co-Sponsors
Declares December 26, 2023 and December 26, 2024 as Cold War Veterans Recognition Day in honor of the contributions and sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces during the Cold War.
STATUS
Passed
HR0600 - HOUSE RULES-AMEND
Bradley J. Fritts, Tony M. McCombie, Norine K. Hammond
Last updated 9 months ago
35 Co-Sponsors
Amends the House Rules of the 103rd General Assembly. Provides that a Representative may access the House Chamber at any time on a session day and during the normal business hours of the office of the Clerk of the House on any other day.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4431 - VEH CD-NO ROAD TEST OVER 75
Jeff Keicher, Lawrence M. Walsh, Christopher D. Davidsmeyer
Last updated 10 months ago
49 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Removes language providing that the examination of an applicant for a driver's license or permit who is 75 years of age or older or, if the Secretary of State adopts rules to raise the age requirement for actual demonstrations, the examination of an applicant who has attained that increased age or is older shall include an actual demonstration of the applicant's ability to exercise ordinary and reasonable control of the operation of a motor vehicle. Effective January 1, 2025.
STATUS
Introduced
HB5354 - CUSTOM EMPLOYMENT DISABILITY
Suzanne M. Ness, Lindsey LaPointe, LaShawn K. Ford
Last updated 4 months ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Customized Employment for Individuals with Disabilities Act. Changes the name of the Customized Employment Pilot Program to the Customized Employment Demonstration Program. Provides that the program shall consist of components consistent with specified standards published by the Workforce Innovation Technical Assistance Center and the Youth Technical Assistance Center under grants from the federal Department of Education. Provides that the Division of Rehabilitation Services of the Department of Human Services shall collect data concerning the successes and challenges of the program and shall submit an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly on March 1st of each year beginning in 2026 until the program terminates. Defines "customized employment".
STATUS
Passed
HB5353 - DFPR-LICENSURE-VARIOUS
Lindsey LaPointe, Bob Morgan, Stephanie A. Kifowit
Last updated 4 months ago
23 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. In provisions concerning expedited licensure for service members and spouses, provides that the military liaison's responsibilities include the management and oversight of all military portability licenses. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation is authorized to issue a professional portability license to (1) a service member who is an out-of-state licensee and is under official United States military orders to relocate to the State of Illinois or (2) an out-of-state licensee whose spouse is a service member under official United States military orders to relocate to the State of Illinois. Provides the qualifications for a professional portability license. Provides that a professional portability license is subject to all statutes, rules, and regulations governing the license. Defines terms. Allows the Department to adopt rules to implement professional portability licenses. Amends the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act, the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Act, and the Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing and Practice Act. Provides that the Department shall approve all examination applications and notify the relevant testing authorities of the applicant's authorization to take the exam. Provides that approval to take the examination is not approval of the application. In the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act, removes the requirement that an applicant has one year from the date of notification of successful completion of the examination to apply to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for a license. Makes other changes.
STATUS
Passed
HR0703 - COMMEND-DEPUTY FORLENZA & DAX
Tom Weber, John M. Cabello, Joyce Mason
Last updated 7 months ago
56 Co-Sponsors
Commends Deputy John Forlenza and Police K9 Dax for their honorable service and dedication to their community, the State as a whole, and the nation.
STATUS
Passed
HB4179 - EMERGENCY SERVICE DIST-VARIOUS
Charles E. Meier, Jason Bunting, Paul Jacobs
Last updated 3 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of Senate Amendment No. 1, but removes provisions modifying charges for ambulance service. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
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