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SB3782 - $ST BD ED-CTE FUNDING
Don Harmon, Ann Gillespie
Last updated 9 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates $10,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the State Board of Education for Career and Technical Education. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3694 - ELEVATOR-TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE
Don Harmon, Ann Gillespie, Javier Loera Cervantes
Last updated 7 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Elevator Safety and Regulation Act. Defines "temporary certificate of operation" as a temporary certificate of operation issued by the Administrator or the Local Administrator that permits the temporary use of a conveyance by the general public for a limited time of 30 days while minor repairs or upgrades are being completed if it is determined by the Administrator or the Local Administrator that the conveyance's use will not jeopardize the safety and health of those using or working on the conveyance. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB1390 - ORDER PROTECT-FIREARMS
Don Harmon, Ann Gillespie
Last updated almost 2 years ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Domestic Violence Act of 1986. Provides that if the respondent to an order of protection is required to surrender any firearms, the order of protection shall also include an order to surrender firearms. Requires the respondent to surrender any firearms under an order to surrender on the day the respondent is served with the order of protection. Removes the requirement that a prohibition on the possession of firearms be issued only after a hearing of which the respondent received actual notice, and at which the person had an opportunity to participate. Requires the law enforcement agency receiving any surrendered firearms to provide a statement of receipt of any firearm to the respondent and the court. Provides that the failure to surrender any firearm within 24 hours to the individual or law enforcement agency under an order to surrender firearms shall constitute contempt of court for the violation of the terms of the order of protection. Requires the Supreme Court to adopt a form for an order to surrender firearms and update any existing forms for an order of protection to reflect the changes made by the amendatory Act. Provides that if any Firearm Owner's Identification Card of the respondent is surrendered, the period of surrender shall be for the duration of the order of protection. Makes corresponding changes in the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3493 - SHARED HOUSING-PLAN REVIEWS
Don Harmon, Ann Gillespie
Last updated 9 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act. Provides that, prior to commencing construction of new facilities, or alteration or additions to an existing establishment involving major construction of assisted living and shared housing establishments, applicants shall submit architectural drawings and specifications to the Department of Public Health for review and approval. Provides that the Department shall inform an applicant in writing within 10 business after receiving drawings and specifications, and the required fee, if any, whether the applicant's submission is complete or incomplete. Provides that failure to issue this notice shall result in the submission being deemed complete for purposes of initiating a 60-day review period. Provides that the Department shall have 60 days after the date a submission is deemed complete to determine if a submission is approved or disapproved. Provides that, where a submission is deemed incomplete, the Department shall inform the applicant in writing of the deficiencies with the submission. Provides that, if the Department does not approve or disapprove a submission that has been deemed complete within 60 days, the construction, alteration, or additions shall be deemed approved. Provides that an applicant may request a reconsideration of a disapproval of a submission. Provides that, upon submission of additional materials where an initial submission was deemed incomplete or a reconsideration request, the Department shall approve or disapprove the submission by final decision within 45 days after the date of receipt of the additional materials or reconsideration request. Provides for a fee structure for reviews conducted under the provision. Provides that all fees collected under the provision shall be deposited into the Health Facility Plan Review Fund, a special fund created in the State treasury. Provides for expenditures of moneys from the Health Facility Plan Review Fund. Provides that the Department shall conduct a fee structure review 3 years after the effective date of the amendatory Act and every 5 years thereafter.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2956 - TWP CODE-BUS TRANSPORTATION
Don Harmon, Ann Gillespie
Last updated 10 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Township Code. Provides that townships in a county with a population of 500,000 or more may enter into intergovernmental agreements to provide ADA paratransit bus transportation and bus transportation for senior citizens between townships. The township providing service may apply to the Department of Human Services to receive grants to reimburse costs from the Township Bus Service Fund, a special fund that is created in the State treasury, and, subject to appropriation and as directed by the Secretary of Human Services, moneys in the Fund may be expended for reimbursement costs for ADA paratransit bus transportation and bus transportation for senior citizens between townships and for no other purpose. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Township Bus Service Fund.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1477 - UTIL VALUATION-RATE BASE
Don Harmon, Ann Gillespie, Susan Rezin
Last updated almost 2 years ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that in provisions concerning the valuation of water and sewer utilities, 20% of the lesser of (1) the purchase price or (2) the fair market value determined shall constitute the rate base associated with the water or sewer utility as acquired by and incorporated into the rate base of the district designated by the acquiring large public utility. Provides that the amount of the difference between the rate base and the purchase price or fair market value shall be borne by the shareholders of the acquiring large public utility. Provides that only 20% of the transaction and closing costs shall be included in rate base. Provides that any large public utility acquiring a water or sewer utility must inform (rather than if the water or sewer utility being acquired is owned by the State or any political subdivision thereof, then the water or sewer utility must inform) the public of the terms of its acquisition.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1348 - AFFORDABLE HOUSING-EXEMPTIONS
Don Harmon, Ann Gillespie
Last updated almost 2 years ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Affordable Housing Act. Provides that the Illinois Housing Development Authority may develop on behalf of the State or with an eligible developer, or may assist under a government assistance program in the development of, housing projects that shall be exempt from all statutes, ordinances, charter provisions, and rules of any governmental agency relating to planning, zoning, construction standards for subdivisions, the development and improvement of land, and the construction of dwelling units, regardless of whether or not the project receives funding under this Act, if: (1) the Illinois Housing Development Authority finds the housing project is consistent with the purpose and intent of the Act and meets minimum requirements of health and safety; (2) the development of the proposed housing project does not contravene any safety standards, tariffs, rates, or fees approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission for public utilities or of the various community water supply advisory boards; and (3) the legislative body of the county in which the housing project is to be situated approves the project with or without modifications. Provides that the Affordable Housing Advisory Commission shall approve, approve with modification, or disapprove a boundary change within 45 days after the Illinois Housing Development Authority has submitted a petition to the Commission. Provides that if, on the 46th day, the petition is not disapproved, it shall be deemed approved by the Commission.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1967 - FIREARMS RESTRAINING ORDER
Don Harmon, Ann Gillespie
Last updated almost 2 years ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code to require a physician, clinical psychologist, or qualified examiner to determine whether to file an action under the Firearms Restraining Order Act under specified circumstances. Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act and the Firearms Restraining Order Act. Subject to appropriation, establishes the Office of Firearms Restraining Order Coordination within the Department of Human Services. Provides that if any Firearm Owner's Identification Card of the respondent is surrendered, the period of surrender shall be for the duration of the order of protection. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2018 - CD CORR-LIFE SKILLS TRAINING
Don Harmon, Ann Gillespie, Mary Edly-Allen
Last updated almost 2 years ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall establish a Life Skills Reentry Center for Women. Provides that the Life Skills Reentry Center for Women shall build valuable life skills and prepare women committed persons for reentry into society while maintaining safety and security. Provides that the Center shall focus on committed persons who are ready to make needed changes in order to successfully reintegrate into their community upon release from the custody of the Department of Corrections. Provides that the Center shall offer educational, job readiness, and cognitive behavior therapy courses to women committed persons who have one to 4 years remaining on their sentence and qualify for placement at the Center. Provides that the Chief Administrator for the Women's Division of the Department of Corrections shall determine eligibility of women committed persons for the program and shall assign eligible committed persons to the Center based upon the conduct of the women committed at other correctional institutions, their desire to rehabilitate, and the likelihood of their non-recidivism. Provides that the programs offered at the Center include: prevocational and reentry related life skills, adult basic education, high school equivalency courses, literacy courses, creative writing courses, training for vocations, including welding, manufacturing, restaurant management, and custodial maintenance. Provides that women assigned to the Center may participate in Alcoholics Anonymous, other 12-step programs for recovery from alcoholism or substance use disorder, worship and chaplaincy services, religious studies, family days, job partnership programs, substance use disorder therapy programs, critical thinking, cultural self-awareness programs, and various mental health services, including art therapy.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1819 - PROP TX-HOSPITALS
Don Harmon, Ann Gillespie, Mary Edly-Allen
Last updated almost 2 years ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that the assessor shall publish the assessed value of all property that qualifies for a hospital exemption under the Code in the taxable year as well as the estimated property tax liability for that property. Amends the Community Benefits Act. Makes changes to the definition of "charity care." Provides that the Attorney General shall post certain reports on the Attorney General's website.
STATUS
Introduced
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