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HB2246 - EXPRESSWAY HIGHWAY CAMERA ACT
Martin J. Moylan, Fred Crespo, John M. Cabello
Last updated over 1 year ago
7 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, 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 are inoperative on and after July 1, 2025 (rather than 2023). Effective immediately.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB0991 - EDUCATION-TECH
Donald P. DeWitte, Andrew S. Chesney, Sally J. Turner
Last updated over 1 year ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the powers and duties of the State Board of Education.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1616 - CRIM CD-ID THEFT-ANOTHER
Donald P. DeWitte, Dale Fowler
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that when "another" or "another person" is used in the identity theft and aggravated identity theft statute it includes, but is not limited to, an individual, whether living or deceased or real or fictitious. Provides that it also includes any entity, firm, association, organization, partnership, business trust, company, corporation, limited liability company, professional corporation, or other private or public entity.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1350 - REVENUE-MEGA PROJECTS
Don Harmon, Ann Gillespie, Seth Lewis
Last updated over 1 year ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that certain property may be certified by the Department of Revenue as containing a mega project. Provides that a "mega project" is a project with respect to which a company makes a specified investment during a specified investment period. Provides that the mega project property is eligible for an assessment freeze. Provides that mega project property may be granted an abatement. Provides that a company that operates a mega project shall enter into an agreement with the municipality in which the project is located to make certain special payments. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that qualified tangible personal property used in the construction or operation of a mega project is exempt from the taxes imposed under those Acts. Effective June 1, 2023.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1151 - REVENUE-TECH
Jil Walker Tracy, Erica Conway Harriss, Sally J. Turner
Last updated over 1 year ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1267 - BIG BOX PROPERTY-DISPOSITION
Donald P. DeWitte, Dale Fowler
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Disposition of Big Box Property Act. Defines "big box property" as property located in the State consisting of one or more property identification numbers under common ownership that contains at least one building of 30,000 square feet or more. Provides that the owner of a big box property shall provide written notice of listing the property or entering into a contract for sale of the property to the corporate authorities of the municipality in which the property is located within 7 days of the property first being listed for sale or under contract for sale. Provides that the notice of the contract for sale shall include the identity of the purchaser, the terms of the sale, and the intended use of the property after the transfer. Provides that the municipality has the right to purchase the big box property within 60 days of receipt of the notice, on the same terms as contained in the listing or offered to any purchaser. Provides that the municipality may require the purchaser of any big box property to maintain the current use or similar commercial operations of the building, and if the purchaser fails to do so, the municipality may exercise the authority to purchase the property at the same purchase price as paid by the purchaser. Provides that the municipality in which the big box property is located may impose a fine not to exceed $750 per day on the owner of a big box property who is in violation of the Act.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1068 - GOVERNMENT-TECH
Dale Fowler, Doris Turner, Sally J. Turner
Last updated about 1 year ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes the Director of the Department of Natural Resources to execute and deliver to Two Rivers Fisheries, for and in consideration of the appraised value as determined by a Certified General Appraiser, a quitclaim deed to specified real property located in the Alexander County. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
SB1368 - ISP-MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY
Donald P. DeWitte, Dale Fowler
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the State Finance Act. Provides that, beginning fiscal year 2024, no road fund money shall be appropriated to the Illinois State Police, except money appropriated each fiscal year to implement and fulfill the requirements of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program, not to exceed the annual allocation plus 25% from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Amends the Illinois Hazardous Materials Transportation Act to provide that the Illinois State Police (instead of the Department of Transportation) shall administer the Act. Amends the Illinois Motor Carrier Safety Law of the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Illinois State Police (instead of the Department of Transportation in conjunction with the Illinois State Police) shall administer the Law. Effective July 1, 2023.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2026 - DHFS-DHS-DIRECT SUPPORT WAGE
Laura M. Murphy, Chapin Rose, Terri Bryant
Last updated over 1 year ago
28 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act. Provides that for community-based providers serving persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities, the rates taking effect for services delivered on or after January 1, 2024 shall be increased sufficiently to: (i) provide a minimum $4.00 per hour wage increase over the wages in for front-line personnel; and (ii) provide wages for all other residential non-executive direct care staff, excluding direct support personnel, at the U.S. Department of Labor's average wage as defined in by the Department of Human Services. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that for ID/DD facilities and MC/DD facilities, the rates taking effect for services delivered on or after January 1, 2024 shall be increased sufficiently to: (i) provide a minimum $4.00 per hour wage increase over the wages in for front-line personnel; and (ii) provide wages for all other residential non-executive direct care staff, excluding direct support personnel, at the U.S. Department of Labor's average wage as defined in rule by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Grants the Departments of Human Services and Healthcare and Family Services emergency rulemaking authority. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1938 - EPA-WATER MAIN INSTALLATION
Donald P. DeWitte, Dale Fowler
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, in the case of water main installation projects, all water main-related appurtenances, and specifically fire hydrants and valves, shall be included in the Agency's written approval of specified public water supply plans. Requires fire hydrants and valves to be designed and installed in accordance with specified standards.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
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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