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SB3333 - INVEST IN IL-AWARDS
John F. Curran, Andrew S. Chesney, Win Stoller
Last updated 8 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Invest in Illinois Act. Provides that certain notices under the Act shall also be sent to the Minority Leader of the Senate and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives. Provides that the Minority Leader of the Senate and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives may also object to agreements under the Act. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3327 - STATE'S ATTORNEY-INVESTIGATOR
John F. Curran, Seth Lewis
Last updated 8 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Counties Code. Removes a provision limiting a special investigator appointed by a State's Attorney to carrying a firearm only in the performance of the special investigator's assigned duties (currently, a special investigator shall not carry firearms except with permission of the State's Attorney and only while carrying appropriate identification indicating the special investigator's employment and in the performance of the special investigator's assigned duties).
STATUS
Introduced
SB3328 - CRIM CD-VIOL ORDERS OF PROTECT
John F. Curran, Seth Lewis
Last updated 8 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that violation of an order of protection is a Class 4 felony if the defendant has any prior conviction violation of a civil no contact order, violation of a stalking no contact order, or any prior conviction under the law of another jurisdiction for an offense that could be charged in the State as violation of a civil no contact order or violation of a stalking no contact order. Provides that violation of a civil no contact order is a Class 4 felony if the defendant has any prior conviction for violation of an order of protection, violation of a civil no contact order, or violation of a stalking no contact order, or any prior conviction under the law of another jurisdiction for an offense that could be charged in the State as a violation of an order of protection, violation of a civil no contact order, or violation of a stalking no contact order. Provides that violation of a stalking no contact order is a Class 4 felony if the defendant has any prior conviction under the Code for a violation of an order of protection, violation of a stalking no contact order, or violation of a civil no contact order, or any prior conviction under the law of another jurisdiction for an offense that could be charged in the State as a violation of an order of protection, violation of a civil no contact order, or violation of a stalking no contact order.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1807 - VEH CD-ENHANCE FLEEING PENALTY
John F. Curran, Jason Plummer, Dale Fowler
Last updated over 1 year ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer is a Class 4 felony instead of a Class A misdemeanor and that a third or subsequent violation is a Class 3 felony instead of a Class 4 felony. Provides that aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer is a Class 3 felony instead of a Class 4 felony and that a second or subsequent violation is a Class 2 felony instead of a Class 3 felony. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2597 - VETS-TINY HOMES-EV EXEMPTION
Sally J. Turner, John F. Curran, Jil Walker Tracy
Last updated 6 months ago
31 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Electric Vehicle Charging Act. Provides that the provisions of the Act shall not apply to any non-profit organization described in specified provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or to any other developer, association, or entity that administers a program to fund and construct tiny homes for veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and in need of secure, long-term affordable housing. Provides that every county and municipality which has the power to issue building permits and otherwise control the construction of buildings shall require by ordinance that an applicant seeking a building permit to construct tiny homes for at-risk veterans must include with the permit application a completed and signed affidavit stating that all buildings constructed under the permit are designated for the exclusive use of qualifying veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and in need of secure, long-term affordable housing. Prohibits counties and municipalities, including home rule units, from adopting any building code or ordinance that requires EV-capable parking spaces for tiny homes constructed for the purpose of providing affordable housing for at-risk veterans. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Defines terms. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB3390 - DENIAL OF PRETRIAL RELEASE
John F. Curran
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Deletes a provision that a person shall not be subject to arrest for resisting arrest unless there is an underlying offense for which the person was initially subject to arrest. Amends the Pretrial Release Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. In provisions concerning denial of pretrial release, provides that, upon verified petition by the State, the court shall hold a hearing and may deny a defendant pretrial release if (instead of only if) specified conditions are met. In provisions concerning the specified conditions to deny pretrial release to a defendant, provides that one of the conditions is if the defendant is charged with a felony offense and it is alleged that the defendant's pretrial release poses a real and present threat to the safety of any person or persons or the community, based on the specific articulable facts of the case (instead of specifying that the defendant is charged with a felony offense other than a forcible felony for which, based on the charge or the defendant's criminal history, a sentence of imprisonment, without probation, periodic imprisonment or conditional discharge, is required by law upon conviction). Makes other changes concerning detainable offenses. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Deletes a provision that at a minimum, any person ordered to pretrial home confinement with or without electronic monitoring must be provided with movement spread out over no fewer than 2 days per week, to participate in basic activities. Provides that a participant in electronic monitoring for home detention may have approved absences from home detention to purchase groceries, food, or other basic necessities with the prior approval of the supervising authority. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3391 - CRIM CD&PRO-PUBLIC CORRUPTION
John F. Curran
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. In the Illinois Street Gang and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Law, expands the definition of "predicate activity" to include bribery, official misconduct, solicitation misconduct (State government), solicitation misconduct (local government), and legislative misconduct. Extends the repeal of the Illinois Street Gang and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Law to January 1, 2035 (rather than June 1, 2025). Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Expands the authority of the State's Attorney to seek a court order authorizing the interception of a private communication when no party has consented to the interception and the interception may provide evidence of, or may assist in the apprehension of a person who has committed, is committing, or is about to commit an offense to include predicate activity under the Illinois Street Gang and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Law. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3392 - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-PENALTIES
John F. Curran, Andrew S. Chesney, Sally J. Turner
Last updated 8 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Civil No Contact Order Act, the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986, and the Protective Orders Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that the court is encouraged to impose (i) a minimum penalty of 48 (rather than 24) hours imprisonment for a first violation of a civil no contact order, an order of protection, or a protective order and (ii) a minimum penalty of 96 (rather than 48) hours imprisonment for a second or subsequent violation of a civil no contact order, an order of protection, or a protective order.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3768 - SCH CD-SPECIAL ED-DEAF-BLIND
Suzanne Glowiak Hilton, Don Harmon, Patrick J. Joyce
Last updated about 2 months ago
20 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the contents of the bill as engrossed with the following changes. Provides that priority of services shall be given to students referred to the Philip J. Rock Center and School who qualify as individuals with concomitant hearing and visual impairments or who are eligible for special education services under the category of deafblind. Provides that such a student may not be denied enrollment unless the student's placement in the Center and School would endanger the health or safety of any other student.
STATUS
Passed
SB3575 - INC TX-STANDARD EXEMPTION
John F. Curran, Win Stoller, Jil Walker Tracy
Last updated 8 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Removes a provision that sets forth the basic amount of the standard exemption for taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2023 and prior to December 31, 2024, and restores the cost-of-living adjustment for the basic amount that had been operative before the effective date of Public Act 103-9. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to provide for emergency rulemaking. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
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Senator from Illinois district SD-041
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Illinois Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
John F. Curran is a former Republican member of the Rhode Island State Senate, representing District 15 from 2009 to 2018. He previously served District 16 from 2003 to 2009 and in the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 17 from 2001 to 2003. Curran earned his JD from American University, Washington College of Law and his bachelor's degree from Providence College. His professional experience includes working as an attorney in private practice.read less
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