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HB4101 - AGRICULTURE-HEMP EXTRACTS
Cyril Nichols, Dave Vella, LaShawn K. Ford
Last updated over 1 year ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Industrial Hemp Act. Sets forth provisions concerning hemp extract for human consumption. Provides that hemp extract distributed or sold in violation of the provisions shall be considered adulterated or misbranded. Provides that each establishment distributing products consisting of or containing hemp extract intended for human consumption must be permitted as a hemp food establishment by the Department of Agriculture. Provides that hemp or hemp extract intended for ingestion must be manufactured by an approved source. Provides that hemp or hemp extract intended for inhalation must be manufactured by a source permitted to manufacture hemp or hemp extract intended for inhalation. Provides that hemp extract intended for human consumption may not be manufactured, processed, packaged, held, prepared, or sold under specified provisions. Provides that hemp extract intended for human consumption shall not contain a total delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration that exceeds 0.3%. Provides that products intended for human consumption shall be considered adulterated if contaminants are detected at levels greater than the limits listed in the provisions. Sets forth limits concerning contaminants prohibited in hemp cultivation or processing; residual solvent limits for ingestion or inhalation; metals limits; biological limits for ingestion or inhalation; mycotoxin limits; total combined yeast and mold limit; and cannabinoid limits. Sets forth provisions concerning hemp extracts labeling, disposal, and age limits. Provides that hemp or hemp extract products that do not meet the requirements of the provisions may not be sold in the State. Provides that violations of the provisions shall result in the imposition of stop-sale or stop-use orders, an administrative fine of up to $5,000 per violation, permit suspension, permit revocation, or any combination of those penalties. Provides that the sale of hemp extract intended for inhalation to persons under the age of 21 shall result in an administrative fine of $5,000 per occurrence. Defines terms. Makes other changes.
STATUS
Introduced
HR0252 - IL INTEGRATED NETWORK PLAN
Martin J. Moylan, Matt Hanson, Carol Ammons
Last updated over 1 year ago
52 Co-Sponsors
Urges the Illinois Department of Transportation and the High Speed Railroad Commission to move expeditiously in preparing a Statewide Integrated Network Plan, including the identification of desired service points and key transfer stations, the construction of a theoretical rail and bus schedule with timed transfers, the creation of a ridership and revenue model for the desired network, the estimation of needed infrastructure investments, and the development of a phased implementation plan.
STATUS
Passed
HR0497 - NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK
Harry Benton, Emanuel Welch, Marcus C. Evans
Last updated about 1 year ago
56 Co-Sponsors
Recognizes the week of November 13-19, 2023 as National Apprenticeship Week.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4161 - CONSUMABLE HEMP LICENSING
LaShawn K. Ford, Maurice A. West, Dave Vella
Last updated about 1 year ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Industrial Hemp Act. Changes the short title of the Act to the Hemp Act. Permits the wholesale and retail sale of cannabinoids, hemp concentrate, or any other intermediate hemp cannabinoid products. Provides that no person shall offer or sell cannabinoid products, particularly packaged hemp products, to consumers in the State unless the person applies for and holds a hemp retailer license issued by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Provides that no person shall sell ready-to-eat hemp products to end consumers without applying for and holding a hemp food establishment license issued by the Department of Public Health. Provides that no person shall sell cannabinoid product to any person under the age of 21 unless the person is a medical cardholder registered under the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act. Provides that the Department of Agriculture may not limit the number of hemp farm licenses. Provides that no person shall cultivate or grow hemp for commercial purposes unless licensed by the Department of Agriculture and subject to the rules of the Department. Provides that hemp farms may not create hemp extractions without a processor license. Provides that hemp farms may not engage in retail sales without a hemp retailer license. Provides that hemp farms may not create hemp extractions without a processor license. Provides that hemp farms may not engage in retail sales without a hemp retailer license. Creates in the State treasury a special fund known as the Hemp Social Equity Fund. Provides that 25% of all moneys deposited into the Hemp Regulatory Fund shall be transferred into the Hemp Social Equity Fund. Provides that, beginning on July 1, 2024, a tax is imposed upon purchases of all hemp cannabinoid products (hemp cannabinoid products for inhalation, hemp cannabinoid products for ingestion, and ready-to-eat hemp cannabinoid products) at a rate of 5% of the purchase price of the cannabinoid products. Defines terms. Preempts home rule powers. Amends the State Finance Act, Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, the Illinois Noxious Weed Law, the Cannabis Control Act, the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4658 - SCH CD-PERSONAL FINANCE EDUC
Curtis J. Tarver, Dave Vella, Aaron M. Ortiz
Last updated 10 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. Instead of requiring consumer education to be taught and studied, provides that, beginning with pupils entering the 9th grade in the 2027-2028 school year, pupils in the public schools in grade 11 or 12 shall be taught and be required to complete a stand-alone, one-semester or equivalent course covering personal finance. Sets forth what topics must be included. Provides that the State Board of Education shall devise or approve the personal finance education standards for the course. Provides that the school board shall oversee implementation of the course for each high school student prior to graduation. Provides that the State Board of Education shall establish a Financial Literacy Implementation Committee no later than June 30, 2024 to make recommendations to the State Superintendent of Education concerning the implementation of the course for each high school student prior to graduation. Sets forth provisions concerning Committee members, meetings, and support. Provides that the State Board of Education shall present regular and timely reports to the Committee regarding the implementation of the course. Requires a pupil to successfully complete a course on personal finance education as a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma (rather than allowing a financial literacy course to be included as part of the social studies requirement). Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
HB3538 - PROP TX-VETERANS
Amy L. Grant, Stephanie A. Kifowit, Martin McLaughlin
Last updated over 1 year ago
34 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that a veteran may submit an application for the homestead exemptions for veterans with disabilities to the chief county assessment officer with respect to a specific property before the veteran purchases the property. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1208 - CLAIMS CT-LINE OF DUTY AWARDS
Dave Vella, Harry Benton, Natalie A. Manley
Last updated almost 2 years ago
35 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Court of Claims Act. Provides that for the purpose of making up any deficiency in the appropriation for the payment of claims directed pursuant to the Line of Duty Compensation Act, there is appropriated, on a continuing annual basis in each fiscal year, from the General Revenue Fund to the Court of Claims, the amount, if any, by which the total appropriation for the payment of claims directed pursuant to the Line of Duty Compensation Act for the fiscal year is less than the amount required for the payment of claims pursuant to the Line of Duty Compensation Act for that fiscal year. Provides that the amount of any continuing appropriation used by the Court of Claims under the amendatory Act for a given fiscal year shall be charged against the unexpended amount of any appropriation for line of duty awards to the Court of Claims for that fiscal year that subsequently becomes available. Requires the Court of Claims to report to the President and Minority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, and the Governor's Office of Management and Budget any continuing appropriation that is used at the conclusion of a fiscal year. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4766 - INC TX-TECHNOLOGY CREDITS
Mark L. Walker, Dave Vella
Last updated 9 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall award income tax credits in an amount equal to 13% of the qualifying quantum information science expenditures made by the taxpayer during the taxable year. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes. Further amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to extend the research and development credit to tax years ending before January 1, 2037 (currently, January 1, 2027). Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4791 - ROOFING CONTRACTOR-SOLAR
Dave Vella
Last updated 9 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Illinois Roofing Industry Licensing Act. In the definition of “roofing contractor”, provides that the materials and items used in the construction, reconstruction, alteration, maintenance and repair of all kinds of roofing by a roofing contractor includes any type of roof-integrated photovoltaic solar products, such as photovoltaic-integrated shingles, photovoltaic-integrated membranes, and photovoltaic roof coatings, and materials and items used in waterproofing as related to roofing over an occupiable space.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4711 - VEH CD-DRIVERS EXAM-SCOTTS LAW
Daniel M. Swanson, Michael J. Kelly, Wayne Arthur Rosenthal
Last updated 4 months ago
19 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that if an applicant gives an incorrect response to a question on the written portion of the driver's license examination concerning driver responsibilities when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle, disabled vehicle, or highway construction, then the Secretary of State shall provide the applicant with information concerning those provisions.
STATUS
Passed
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