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SR0065 - CONGRATS-JOHN DUFFY
Donald P. DeWitte, Dave Syverson
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Congratulates John Duffy on his retirement from the Elgin Community College District 509 Board of Trustees after 48 years of service. Recognizes his status as the institution's longest serving trustee. Thanks him for his decades of hard work and commitment to the college, the students, and his communities.
STATUS
Passed
SB1615 - CIV PRO-AFFIDAVIT OF MERIT
Donald P. DeWitte, Dale Fowler
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that a defendant in an action alleging malpractice or negligence against an architect, engineer, or surveyor may request an affidavit of merit within 56 days after the complaint or notice of the action is served on the defendant. Provides that within 56 days after a request for an affidavit of merit is made, the plaintiff in the action shall file an affidavit of merit signed by an individual who the plaintiff reasonably believes meets certain requirements. Provides that the court may grant one extension of time for filing an affidavit of merit. Provides for the dismissal of an action, with or without prejudice. Provides that a defendant's objection to an affidavit of merit shall be raised in a motion filed within 90 days after the affidavit of merit is served. Provides that if the court determines that an affidavit of merit does not fully comply with the requirements, the court shall allow the plaintiff 56 days to file one or more affidavits of merit that correct the deficiencies identified by the court. Provides that a defendant shall participate in discovery in the action as required by court rules. Provides that an affidavit of merit is not required in an action for breach of contract against an architect, engineer, or surveyor that does not involve the standard of care.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2044 - TICKBORNE DISEASE PREVENTION
Sally J. Turner, Chapin Rose, Mike Simmons
Last updated over 1 year ago
21 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Tickborne Disease Prevention and Protection Act. Presents legislative findings. Requires the Department of Public Health, in conjunction with the medical entomology lab of the Prairie Research Institute's Illinois Natural History Survey and a statewide association representing physicians, to develop protocols and best practices for identifying, diagnosing, and treating tickborne diseases in Illinois and a mandatory accredited continuing medical education course that describes those protocols and best practices. Provides that the Department shall require health care professionals and laboratories to report cases of tickborne disease to each other and the Department. Directs the Department to train local health departments to respond to tickborne disease-related inquiries. Requires the Department to prepare a report of all efforts undertaken by the Department under the Act.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1919 - PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP ACT
John F. Curran, Donald P. DeWitte
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Public-Private Partnerships Act. Provides that the intent of the Act, among others, is to authorize responsible public entities to develop and enter into public-private partnership agreements for qualifying projects which result in the availability of such projects to the public in a more timely and less costly fashion, thereby serving the public safety, benefit, and welfare. Creates the Infrastructure Investment Commission, including its membership and duties. Establishes the qualifications and processes related to unsolicited proposals for projects that become public-private agreements for the building, upgrading, providing of services, operating, ownership or financing of facilities. Sets forth the procedures and standards for the formation of public-private agreements between public and private entities, including the powers of the entities and the provisions of the agreements. Establishes development and operation standards for projects. Includes provisions related to the taxation and financial arrangements related to public-private partnerships. Sets forth additional provisions related to: the acquisition of property; law enforcement; and additional powers of responsible public entities with respect to qualifying projects. Makes conforming changes in the Freedom of Information Act and the Public Funds Investment Act.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2084 - INC TX-INNOVATION CREDIT
Donald P. DeWitte, Dale Fowler, Dave Syverson
Last updated over 1 year ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that a taxpayer shall be allowed an income tax credit in an amount equal to 1.3% of the qualified research expenses made by the taxpayer in Illinois. Provides that the taxpayer is not required to have obtained a research and development credit with respect to his or her federal income taxes to qualify for the Illinois research and development credit.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1707 - FIRE DEPARTMENT PROMOTION
Willie Preston, Mike Porfirio, Cristina Castro
Last updated about 1 year ago
22 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Fire Department Promotion Act. Modifies the definition of "affected department" for purposes of the Act to include a fire department operated by a municipality with a population over 1,000,000.
STATUS
Passed
SB2201 - USE/OCC TX-LEASES
Donald P. DeWitte, Linda Holmes, Dale Fowler
Last updated over 1 year ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Use Tax Act and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that the taxes also apply to leases of tangible personal property, other than computer software, property that is subject to the Rental Purchase Agreement Occupation and Use Tax Act, and certain automobiles. Amends the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the Civic Center Code, the Flood Prevention District Act, the Local Mass Transit District Act, and the Regional Transportation Authority Act to make changes concerning the taxation of leased property. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2329 - EXPRESSWAY HIGHWAY CAMERA ACT
Laura M. Murphy, Donald P. DeWitte
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Expressway Camera Act. Renames the Act to the Expressway and Highway Camera Act. Establishes that funds from the Illinois State Tollway Highway Authority may be used for installation and maintenance of the camera systems, telecommunications costs, data storage costs, and for camera warranties. Provides that cameras shall be interoperable with the Illinois State Police current camera system. Makes other changes. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that the provision exempting images from cameras under the Expressway and Highway Camera Act is inoperative on and after July 1, 2025 (rather than 2023). Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2322 - ESSENTIAL SUPPORT PERSON ACT
Jil Walker Tracy, Seth Lewis, Dan McConchie
Last updated about 1 year ago
17 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Essential Support Person Act. Provides that a resident or the resident's representative may designate a primary essential support person and a secondary essential support person who may visit the resident despite general visitation restrictions imposed on other visitors, provided that the primary essential support person or secondary essential support person complies with any rules adopted by the Department of Public Health to protect the health, safety, and well-being of residents. Tasks the Department with establishing a statewide policy for visitation with a resident. Requires the Office of State Long Term Care Ombudsman to perform specified duties. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
SB2200 - $DCEO-UTILITIES
Erica Conway Harriss, Jason Plummer, Jil Walker Tracy
Last updated over 1 year ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates the sum of $200,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to reimburse an eligible electric utility serving adversely impacted residential and small commercial customers. Effective July 1, 2023.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
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Senator from Illinois district SD-033
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Illinois Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Donald P. DeWitte is a member of the Republican Party in Michigan. He represents District 33 in the Michigan House of Representatives. He assumed office on January 1, 2021. DeWitte earned his Bachelor's degree from Hillsdale College in Business Administration and Economics. He has also earned his MBA from Western Michigan University in Finance, Strategy, and International Business. DeWitte founded RKM Real Estate, LLC in 2003.read less
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