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SB1468 - PEN CD-TRS-RETURN TO SERVICE
Thomas M. Bennett, Susan Rezin, Dan McConchie
Last updated over 1 year ago
16 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Downstate Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that through June 30, 2026 (instead of June 30, 2023), an annuitant may accept employment as a teacher without impairing his or her retirement status if that employment is not within the school year during which service was terminated and does not exceed 120 paid days or 600 paid hours in each school year. Deletes language concerning an additional 20 days or 100 paid hours that an annuitant may accept employment as a teacher without impairing his or her retirement status for the period between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
HB2124 - GA-LIS-WITNESS SLIP TRACKING
Martin McLaughlin, Tony M. McCombie, Amy Elik
Last updated over 1 year ago
34 Co-Sponsors
Amends the General Assembly Operations Act. Provides that all witness slips filed in either house of the General Assembly concerning proposed legislation during the General Assembly committee hearing process shall track along with the legislation for which it was filed should such legislation be removed on to another bill, by amendment, for purposes of legislative action. Provides that the General Assembly, in consultation with the Legislative Information System, shall provide for such witness slip tracking on the Illinois General Assembly website. Amends the Legislative Information System Act. Provides that the Legislative Information System shall provide for electronic tracking of all witness slips to track along with the legislation for which it was filed should such legislation be removed on to another bill.
STATUS
Introduced
HJR0003 - US CONST-ART V-APPLICATION
Brad Halbrook, John M. Cabello, Dan Ugaste
Last updated over 1 year ago
30 Co-Sponsors
Makes application to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress.
STATUS
Introduced
SB0994 - EDUCATION-TECH
Thomas M. Bennett, David Koehler, Dennis Tipsword
Last updated over 1 year ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Amends the School Code. In a Section concerning the debt limitations of school districts, provides that, in addition to all other authority to issue bonds, Washington School District 52 may issue bonds with an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000 if specified conditions are met, including requiring that the school board determine that the projects set forth in the proposition for the issuance of the bonds were and are required because of the age, condition, or capacity of the district's existing school buildings. Provides that the debt incurred on the bonds shall not be considered indebtedness for purposes of any statutory debt limitation and must mature within not to exceed 25 years from their date. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1079 - UTIL-REMOVE BAN-NUCLEAR CONST
Mark L. Walker, Dave Vella, Lance Yednock
Last updated over 1 year ago
37 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Deletes language that provides that no construction shall commence on any new nuclear power plant to be located within the State, and no certificate of public convenience and necessity or other authorization shall be issued therefor by the Illinois Commerce Commission, until the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency finds that the United States Government, through its authorized agency, has identified and approved a demonstrable technology or means for the disposal of high level nuclear waste, or until such construction has been specifically approved by a statute enacted by the General Assembly. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2156 - SCH CD-SAFE2HELP HELPLINE
Jeff Keicher, Justin D. Slaughter, Michael T. Marron
Last updated about 1 year ago
19 Co-Sponsors
Amends the School Boards and the Chicago School District Articles of the School Code. In provisions concerning identification cards, and suicide prevention information, removes the option to have a local suicide prevention hotline number on the card. Repeals certain provisions concerning student identification cards. Effective July 1, 2023.
STATUS
Passed
SB1470 - SCH CD-REMOTE LEARNING DAY
Thomas M. Bennett, Susan Rezin, Sally J. Turner
Last updated over 1 year ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the contents of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that before the district superintendent adopts a remote learning plan, the school board must hold a public hearing on the school district's initial proposal for a remote learning plan or for renewal of the remote learning plan at a regular or special meeting of the school board, at which meeting the terms of the proposal or renewal must be substantially presented and an opportunity for allowing public comments must be provided. Makes typographical and grammatical changes regarding provisions concerning payment to contractors providing educational support services. Effective July 1, 2023.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB2189 - ACCESS TO AFFORD INSULIN ACT
Jenn Ladisch Douglass, Lakesia Collins, Will Guzzardi
Last updated about 1 year ago
89 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Creates the Access to Affordable Insulin Act. Provides that the Department of Insurance shall offer a discount program that allows participants to purchase insulin at a discounted, post-rebate price. Sets forth provisions concerning the insulin discount program. Defines terms. Provides a July 1, 2025 effective date (rather than January 1, 2025).
STATUS
Passed
SB1787 - SCH CD-RURAL ED ADVIS COUNCIL
David Koehler, Christopher Belt, Michael W. Halpin
Last updated about 1 year ago
33 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the contents of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Makes changes concerning the functions and membership of the council. Specifies that the expense reimbursement is subject to the rules of the appropriate travel control board. Provides that the State Board of Education shall provide administrative and other support to the council as needed (instead of requiring the State Board and the Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools to provide administrative and other support and specifying the categories of support). Provides that the council is dissolved and the amendatory provisions are repealed on December 31, 2031.
STATUS
Passed
HB2848 - DCEO-BUSINESS ASSIST REFORM
Dave Severin, Blaine Wilhour, Lance Yednock
Last updated over 1 year ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Business Assistance and Regulatory Reform Act. Modifies requirements concerning the Office of Business Permits and Regulatory Assistance. Provides that the Office shall implement reforms to improve interagency coordination and encourage expeditious permit issuance. Provides that the Office shall use information technology tools to track project schedules and metrics in order to improve transparency and accountability of the permitting process, reduce uncertainty and delays, and reduce costs and risks to taxpayers. Modifies and adds requirements concerning the expediting of permit reviews. Provides for the creation of an Interagency Permitting Advisory Committee. Provides additional requirements to improve the coordination of permit reviews. Defines terms. Makes other changes.
STATUS
Introduced
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