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HB4189 - OPEN SPACE-DISTRESSED LOC PROJ
Nicholas K. Smith, Sonya M. Harper, Mary E. Flowers
Last updated 11 months ago
44 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act. Provides that a local government that has submitted a distressed location project as defined by Department of Natural Resources rule shall be eligible for assistance up to 100% for the acquisition of open space lands and for capital development and improvement projects on distressed location projects. Provides that no less than 10% of the amount appropriated under the Act in any fiscal year shall be made available as grants to distressed communities.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2586 - DENTAL PRACTICE-CLEAR ALIGNERS
William Cunningham, Javier Loera Cervantes, Adriane Johnson
Last updated about 2 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Dental Practice Act. Adds a definition of "informed consent" and modifies the definitions of "patient of record" and "teledentistry". Provides that a patient who is provided services under a supervision agreement by a public health dental hygienist does not need to receive a physical examination from a dentist prior to treatment if the public health dental hygienist consults with the supervising dentist prior to performing the teledentistry service. Limits the practice of teledentistry to a patient of record, and contains other provisions restricting teledentistry. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may discipline a dentist for violations of the restrictions on teledentistry. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that, if a person violates the restrictions on teledentistry, the person commits an unlawful practice within the meaning of the Act. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
HB5395 - NETWORK ADEQUACY-STANDARDS
Anna Moeller, Robyn Gabel, Eva Dina Delgado
Last updated 3 months ago
83 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with changes that include the following. Requires the issuer of a network plan to submit a self-audit of its provider directory and a summary to the Department of Insurance, which the Department shall make publicly available. Makes changes to the information that must be provided in a network plan directory. Sets forth required actions if an issuer or the Department identifies a provider incorrectly listed in the provider directory. Removes provisions repealing the Short-Term, Limited-Duration Health Insurance Coverage Act and the related changes. Makes changes to provisions concerning confidentiality; transition of services; unreasonable and inadequate rates; the definitions of "excepted benefits" and "step therapy requirement"; off-formulary exception requests; algorithmic automated review processes; utilization review criteria; and adverse determinations. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2025, except that certain changes to the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act take effect January 1, 2026.
STATUS
Passed
HB4045 - FIREFIGHTERS-ELIGIBILITY
Barbara Hernandez, Edgar Gonzalez, John M. Cabello
Last updated over 1 year ago
23 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code and the Fire Protection District Act. Provides that an individual who is not a citizen but is legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law is authorized to apply for the position of firefighter, subject to all requirements and limitations, other than citizenship, to which other applicants are subject. Effective January 1, 2024.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1222 - HOME MODIFICATION PROGRAM ACT
Maurice A. West, Jeff Keicher, Anna Moeller
Last updated over 1 year ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Home Modification Program Act. Provides that the purpose of the Act is to establish a home modification funding system that is streamlined, effective, and administered by experts within the disability community. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Department of Human Services shall establish a Home Modification Program to provide financial assistance to persons with disabilities for home modification projects. Requires the Department to designate a statewide association that represents centers for independent living to serve as the lead agency to administer the Program. Requires the Department to provide funding for the Program. Requires the lead agency to distribute any moneys it receives from the Department to the State's 22 centers for independent living, covering all 102 counties. Provides that the lead agency shall ensure that each center for independent living has access to at least $105,000 to use for home modification projects, with the excess funds subject to reallocation during the 4th fiscal quarter of each year. Contains provisions concerning eligibility requirements for applicants under the Program; standards and qualifications for home modification projects; the lead agency's establishment of a Home Modification Subcommittee to provide additional oversight of the home modification projects; and an administrative fee to the lead agency.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4733 - HIGHER ED-U OF I-SCHOLARSHIPS
Michael J. Coffey, Daniel M. Swanson, Norine K. Hammond
Last updated 5 months ago
19 Co-Sponsors
Amends the University of Illinois Act. In provisions concerning scholarships for the children of veterans, provides that an honorary scholarship may also be given to the children of persons who served at any time during the invasion of Panama between December 20, 1989 and January 31, 1990.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB4928 - NATIONAL PTSD AWARENESS DAY
Harry Benton, Diane Blair-Sherlock, Michael J. Kelly
Last updated 5 months ago
25 Co-Sponsors
Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB5005 - EDUCATION SAVINGS PROGRAMS
Dave Vella, Diane Blair-Sherlock, Jenn Ladisch Douglass
Last updated 3 months ago
60 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 may designate areas as Quantum Computing Campuses. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, the Electricity Excise Tax Law, the Telecommunications Excise Tax Act, the Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax Act, and the Gas Use Tax Law to make conforming changes. Amends the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act. Provides that a restriction on designating businesses located in an Enterprise Zone as high impact businesses does not apply to grocery stores. Repeals provisions concerning certified payments for high impact businesses. Amends the River Edge Redevelopment Zone Act. Provides that a River Edge Redevelopment Zone may overlap with an Enterprise Zone. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity may certify a specified number of additional pilot River Edge Zones. Amends the Economic Development for a Growing Economy Tax Credit Act. Provides that certain credits under the Act may be taken against the taxpayer's withholding tax liability. Contains provisions concerning work hours at the project location. Amends the Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois Act. Adds provisions concerning credits awarded for research and development activities related to aircraft. Amends the Manufacturing Illinois Chips for Real Opportunity (MICRO) Act. Extends the provisions of the Act to quantum computer manufacturers. Specifies that, in order to receive credit for construction expenses under the Act, a company must provide the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity with evidence that a certified third-party executed an Agreed-Upon Procedure (AUP) verifying the construction expenses or accept the standard construction wage expense estimated by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that 2 or more taxing districts may agree to abate a portion of the real property taxes otherwise levied or extended by those taxing districts on a REV Illinois Project facility. Provides that abatements for REV project facilities may not exceed a period of 30 consecutive years. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to extend the sunset of the research and development credit. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act and the Film Production Services Tax Credit Act of 2008. Provides that taxpayers who have been awarded a tax credit under the Film Production Services Tax Credit Act of 2008 shall pay a fee to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Sets forth the amount of the fee. Provides that the fee shall be deposited into the Illinois Production Workforce Development Fund. Provides that, beginning on July 1, 2024, a taxpayer is no longer required to pay a fee to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for the transfer of credits under the Film Production Services Tax Credit Act of 2008. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
SB3762 - LANGUAGE EQUITY AND ACCESS ACT
Karina Villa, Ram Villivalam, Javier Loera Cervantes
Last updated about 2 months ago
55 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Language Equity and Access Act. Requires the Governor's Office of New Americans, in partnership with the Department of Human Services, to: prepare a Language Needs Assessment Report that identifies the languages spoken throughout the State; assist State agencies in the creation of language access plans; provide oversight and central coordination to State agencies in the implementation of language access requirements under this Act; ensure that each State agency develops an internal complaint and review process specific to the provision of language assistance services in addressing complaints in a timely manner; and perform other duties. Requires the Office and Department to work with State agencies to compile available United States Census data on language used across the State to inform the Language Needs Assessment Report. Provides that the report shall be updated every 10 years in conjunction with the decennial federal census. Requires each State agency to prepare and submit a language access plan to the Governor's Office of New Americans.
STATUS
Passed
SB0773 - REGULATION-TECH
Don Harmon, Cristina Castro, Michael E. Hastings
Last updated about 2 months ago
59 Co-Sponsors
Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971. Provides that provisions concerning infertility coverage apply only to coverage provided on or after January 1, 2024 and before July 1, 2026. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that no group policy of accident and health insurance that provides pregnancy-related benefits may be issued, amended, delivered, or renewed in this State on or after January 1, 2026 unless the policy contains coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility, including specified procedures. Provides that the coverage required shall include procedures necessary to screen or diagnose a fertilized egg before implantation. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance providing coverage for more than 25 employees that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026 shall provide, for individuals 45 years of age and older, coverage for an annual menopause health visit. Provides that the coverage shall not impose a deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement. Makes other changes. Makes conforming changes in the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, the Limited Health Service Organization Act, and the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
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Representative from Illinois district HD-041
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Illinois House
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Janet Yang Rohr is running for U.S. House to represent California's 47th Congressional District. Rohr has served on the Garden Grove Unified School District Board of Education for over 16 years. Rohr is a small business owner and operations manager for a technology products company. She was a regional manager for TRW and project manager for Realtime Data, greeting card and technology companies. Rohr is involved with her local chamber of commerce, business networks, charity organizations, and community service groups. She has a B.S. in applied economics from the University of San Francisco. Rohr and her husband Paul have four grown children.read less
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