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HB5522 - WILDLIFE-NUISANCE CONTROL
Lawrence M. Walsh, Norine K. Hammond, Wayne Arthur Rosenthal
Last updated 5 months ago
18 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Wildlife Code. Authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to issue a Nuisance Wildlife Control Permit not only to any person who is providing nuisance wildlife control services for a fee or compensation, but also to any person who solicits customers for themselves or on behalf of a nuisance wildlife control permit holder for a fee or compensation. Provides that a drainage district or road district or the designee of a drainage district or road district is exempt from the requirement to obtain a permit to control nuisance muskrats or beavers if certain requirements are met.
STATUS
Passed
HB1564 - REPEAL PA 102-1116 IN PART
Dave Severin, Patrick Windhorst, Tony M. McCombie
Last updated almost 2 years ago
17 Co-Sponsors
Repeals the provisions of Public Act 102-1116 that make amendatory changes to the Firearms Restraining Order Act that provide that a petitioner for a firearms restraining order may request a plenary firearms restraining order of up to one-year, but not less than 6 months (restores the 6 months provision). Repeals provisions that the firearms restraining order may be renewed for an additional period of up to one year. Repeals amendatory provisions of the Criminal Code of 2012 making it unlawful, beginning January 1, 2024, for any person within the State to knowingly possess an assault weapon, assault weapon attachment, .50 caliber rifle, or .50 caliber cartridge, with exemptions. Repeals provisions that make it unlawful for any person within the State to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, purchase, or cause to be manufactured, delivered, sold, or purchased a large capacity ammunition feeding device, with specified exemptions. Repeals amendatory provisions of the Criminal Code of 2012 that prohibit the manufacture, possession, sale, or offer to sell, purchase, manufacture, import, transfer, or use any device, part, kit, tool, accessory, or combination of parts that is designed to and functions to increase the rate of fire of a semiautomatic firearm above the standard rate of fire for semiautomatic firearms that is not equipped with that device, part, or combination of parts. Repeals amendatory provisions of the Freedom of Information Act that exempt from disclosure under the Act certain information concerning assault weapons endorsements received by the Illinois State Police. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3430 - DHFS-MEDICAID-LOOK-BACK PERIOD
Chapin Rose, Laura M. Murphy, Amy Elik
Last updated 3 months ago
23 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to develop, post, and maintain on its official website a comprehensive informational guide that explains the Medicaid 5-year look-back period as it applies to eligibility for long-term care coverage under the medical assistance program. Provides that the informational guide must be posted within 6 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that the contents of the informational guide must include a detailed explanation of the 5-year look-back period, including its purpose and relevance to eligibility for medical assistance; clear information on how the 5-year look-back period affects eligibility criteria, including income and asset requirements; step-by-step guidance on how the 5-year look-back period is calculated, including the start date and end date considerations; explanation of the consequences and implications of transfers or gifts made during the 5-year look-back period; information on exceptions and exemptions to the 5-year look-back period, clarifying circumstances where certain transfers or assets may not be subject to scrutiny; guidance on the documentation individuals may need to provide or maintain to demonstrate compliance with the 5-year look-back period; tips and considerations for individuals and families on how to plan for eligibility for medical assistance, taking into account the 5-year look-back period; information on the process for appeals and dispute resolution related to decisions made based on the 5-year look-back period; and other matters. Provides that to ensure user-friendly navigation and visibility, the Department shall post on the main page of its official website detailed information on how users can easily access the comprehensive guide on the website and a hyperlink that directs users to the comprehensive guide. Requires the Department to develop and implement strategies and initiatives to promote awareness and utilization of the guide, including outreach efforts through community organizations, healthcare providers, and other relevant channels.
STATUS
Passed
SB2731 - GENETIC COUNSELOR LICENSING
Suzanne Glowiak Hilton, Bob Morgan, Dave Severin
Last updated 4 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Genetic Counselor Licensing Act. Provides that application for licenses shall be made to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in writing or electronically (rather than in writing) as prescribed by the Department. Provides that all applicants and licensees shall (1) provide a valid address and email address to the Department, which shall serve as the address of record and email address of record, respectively, at the time of application for licensure or renewal of a license; and (2) inform the Department of any change of address of record or email address of record within 14 days after the change either through the Department's website or by contacting the Department's licensure maintenance unit. Provides that no association, limited liability company, professional limited liability company, or partnership (rather than no association or partnership) shall practice genetic counseling unless every member, partner, and employee of the association, limited liability company, professional limited liability company, or partnership who practices genetic counseling or who renders genetic counseling services holds a valid license issued under the Act. Provides that every application for an original license under the Act shall include the applicant's Social Security Number or individual taxpayer identification number. Removes a provision that authorizes the Department to maintain rosters of the names and addresses of all licensees and all persons whose licenses have been suspended, revoked, or denied. Defines "email address of record". Changes references from the "American Board of Medical Genetics" to the "American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics". Makes conforming changes. Makes grammatical changes. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to provide for the repeal of the Genetic Counselor Licensing Act on January 1, 2030.
STATUS
Passed
HB5546 - JULIE-POSITIVE RESPONSE SYSTEM
Lawrence M. Walsh, Marcus C. Evans, Christopher D. Davidsmeyer
Last updated 5 months ago
43 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2025, all parties submitting alleged violations to the Illinois Commerce Commission shall use the forms provided and shall submit the alleged violations no later than 65 days after the discovery of the alleged violation. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2025, the Illinois Commerce Commission shall provide for public review a monthly report listing all of the submitted alleged violations reports it received in the prior month. Makes changes in provisions concerning watch and protect; planning design requests; joint meet notifications; emergency excavation or demolition; records of notice and marking of facilities; and penalties and liability. Defines terms. Effective January 1, 2025.
STATUS
Passed
HB1837 - SAFETY-TECH
Norine K. Hammond, Tony M. McCombie, Jason Bunting
Last updated 3 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
In provisions prohibiting the burning of landscape waste, exempts a person engaged in the business of tree removal, at the person's registered place of business, provided that the burning activity (i) is located in a county with a population of 50,000 or less, (ii) is more than 1,000 feet from the nearest residence, (iii) is not located in an area with a PM2.5 design value greater than 9 micrograms per cubic meter, (iv) is not located in an area of environmental justice concern, as determined by the Agency's EJ Start tool, and (v) is conducted in accordance with all federal, State, and local laws and ordinances.
STATUS
Passed
HB5846 - HLTH SRVCS REPEAL-NONCITIZENS
Christopher D. Davidsmeyer, Norine K. Hammond, John M. Cabello
Last updated 6 months ago
33 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Medical Assistance Article and the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Removes a provision requiring the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to cover kidney transplantation services for noncitizens under the medical assistance program. Removes provisions permitting the Department to provide medical services to noncitizens 42 years of age and older. Removes a provision requiring the Department to cover immunosuppressive drugs and related services associated with post kidney transplant management for noncitizens. Removes provisions concerning the adoption of emergency rules and other matters regarding medical coverage or services for noncitizens.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2859 - PROP TX-WASTEWATER
Steve McClure, Chapin Rose, Anthony DeLuca
Last updated 5 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that a regional wastewater facility shall be valued at 33 1/3% of the fair cash value of the facility, with consideration given to the probable net value that could be realized by the owner if the facility was removed and sold at a fair, voluntary sale, giving due account to the expense of removal, site restoration, and transportation. Provides that the alternate valuation for qualifying water treatment facilities applies only to the qualifying water treatment facility itself and not to the land on which the facility is located. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
SB3207 - CHILD CARE-DAY CARE CENTER
Jil Walker Tracy, Sally J. Turner, Erica Conway Harriss
Last updated 3 months ago
23 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Provides that a day care center may operate for 24 hours or longer and may provide care for a child for a period of up to 12 hours if the parent or guardian of the child is employed in a position that requires regularly scheduled shifts and a 10-hour period elapses between day care visits. Provides that the Department of Children and Family Services shall adopt rules necessary to implement and administer the provisions. Makes a conforming change.
STATUS
Passed
HB5830 - CLASSIFICATION BY BIO SEX ACT
David Friess, Blaine Wilhour, Adam M. Niemerg
Last updated 7 months ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Classification by Biological Sex Act. Sets forth findings. Provides that any public school or school district and any State or local agency, department, or office that collects vital statistics for the purpose of complying with antidiscrimination laws or for the purpose of gathering public health, crime, economic, or other data shall classify each individual who is part of the collected data set as either male or female at birth. Amends the Statute on Statutes. Sets forth the meaning of the following terms as used in any statute or any rule or regulation: sex; female and male; woman and girl; man and boy; and mother and father.
STATUS
Introduced
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