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HB3087 - DISEASED ANIMALS-PROHIBITIONS
Sonya M. Harper, Kambium Buckner, Doris Turner
Last updated about 1 year ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Diseased Animals Act. Provides that if the condition so warrants, the Director of Agriculture may declare a temporary prohibition on the sale, movement, or exhibition of certain types of animals in order to prevent or reduce the spread of any contamination or disease in the State. Provides that the declaration shall be for a period not to exceed 30 days, but the declaration may be extended in increments not to exceed 30 days if the condition so warrants.
STATUS
Passed
HB2525 - DC ELECTRIC CHARGING STATIONS
Jenn Ladisch Douglass, Kambium Buckner
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that by no later than January 1, 2028, the Department of Transportation shall install direct current electric vehicle charging stations at each rest stop along each interstate highway in this State. Provides that, subject to approval by the United States Secretary of Transportation, the Department may charge an electric vehicle charging fee in an amount no greater than what is necessary to offset the cost to the State in constructing and maintaining the charging infrastructure and procuring electricity.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2505 - VEH CD-TRUCK MAX HEIGHT WEIGHT
Martin J. Moylan, Kambium Buckner, Kelly M. Cassidy
Last updated over 1 year ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a local authority may, by ordinance or resolution, may impose limitations as the weight, height, or length (rather than only weight) of trucks or other commercial vehicles that operate on highways under the local authority’s jurisdiction. Provides the Department of Transportation may, by ordinance or resolution, may impose limitations as the weight, height, or length (rather than only weight) of trucks or other commercial vehicles that operate on highways under the Department’s jurisdiction. Provides that that an agency or instrumentality of the State of Illinois or any unit of local government shall not be required to widen or otherwise alter any non-designated highway (rather than highways constructed before January 1, 2018) to accommodate truck-tractor-semitrailer combinations regardless of the date of the highway’s construction. Provides that each unit of local government shall (rather than may) report to the Department of Transportation any limitations prohibiting the operation of vehicles imposed by ordinance or resolution in the unit of local government's non-designated highway system. Makes conforming changes.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2541 - UTIL-RATEMAKING & PROFIT
Theresa Mah, Elizabeth Hernandez, Dagmara Avelar
Last updated over 1 year ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that in a ratemaking proceeding, the Illinois Commerce Commission shall not approve for ratemaking purposes either a cost of equity exceeding 8% unless clear and convincing record evidence demonstrates that a higher return on equity is strictly necessary to prevent an imminent and significant threat of negative credit action that would be expected to increase the cost of service for the utility's ratepayers; or a capital structure comprised of more than 50% common equity unless clear and convincing record evidence demonstrates that a higher equity ratio is strictly necessary to prevent an imminent and significant threat of negative credit action that would be expected to increase the cost of service for the utility's ratepayers. Provides that the Commission shall not treat the utility's interest in offsetting the revenue impact of enforcing either of these limitations as justification for approving or adjusting any other proposed revenues. Makes corresponding changes to the Multi-Year Rate Plan.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2769 - HEALTH LOCAL FOOD INITIATIVE
Cyril Nichols, Kambium Buckner
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning the Department of Human Services' Health Local Food Incentives Program, expands the program to provide grants to farm stands, mobile markets, community-supported agriculture sites, grocery stores, and other direct food retailers that participate in the SNAP program (rather than providing grants to participating Illinois farmers markets and direct producer-to-consumer venues). Requires the Department to consult and cooperate with non-profit organizations to develop and implement rules to distribute grants under the program (rather than designating a single non-profit organization or agency to receive an annual $500,000 grant to be distributed to participating Illinois farmers markets and direct producer-to-consumer venues). Effective July 1, 2023.
STATUS
Introduced
HR0156 - COMMENDS-ALD. LESLIE HAIRSTON
Kambium Buckner
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Commends Alderperson Leslie A. Hairston for her work on the Chicago City Council. Thanks her for her years of dedicated service to the people of the 5th Ward and the City of Chicago.
STATUS
Passed
HB3234 - LOTTERY-SPECIAL INSTANT CAUSE
Elizabeth Hernandez, Kambium Buckner, Jaime M. Andrade
Last updated over 1 year ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Lottery Law. Provides that the Department of the Lottery shall offer a joint special instant scratch-off game for the benefit of the special causes of: the Carolyn Adams Ticket For The Cure; the Scratch-off for Illinois veterans; the Scratch-out Multiple Sclerosis scratch-off game; the Quality of Life scratch-off game; the Go For The Gold scratch-off game; the Scratch-off for State police memorials; the Scratch-off for homelessness prevention programs; the Scratch-off for Alzheimer's care, support, education, and awareness; the Scratch-off for United Negro College Fund Illinois; and the Illinois DREAM scratch-off. Provides that the joint special instant scratch-off game shall commence on January 1, 2024 or as soon thereafter, at the discretion of the Director of the Department of Lottery, as is reasonably practical. Provides that once the joint special instant scratch-off game is used to fund a special cause, the game will be used to fund the special cause for the remainder of the special causes' existence per the causes' respective provision. Provides that new specialty tickets and causes authorized by this Law shall be funded by the joint special instant scratch-off game. Provides that the Department shall be limited to supporting no more than 10 causes in total at any given time. Repeals a provision regarding the scratch-off game for school STEAM programs. Creates the scratch-off for United Negro College Fund Illinois. Provides that the UNCF Scholarship Fund is created as a special fund in the State treasury. Creates the Illinois DREAM scratch-off. Provides that the Illinois DREAM Fund is created as a special fund in the State treasury. Makes other changes and conforming changes in the State Finance Act and the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
HB3850 - GAMING & WAGERING-VARIOUS
Cyril Nichols, Kambium Buckner
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Gambling Act. Provides that the Illinois Gaming Oversight Officer is created with the Illinois Gaming Board under the Administrator. Provides for: duties of the Oversight Officer; funding required; a disparity and availability study; and compiling, collecting, or otherwise gathering data necessary for the administration of the Act. Provides that the Oversight Officer shall work with the General Assembly to establish a pilot program for minority-owned business enterprises that apply for a terminal operator license. Amends the Sports Wagering Act. In provisions concerning the lottery sports wagering pilot program, provides that lottery games are part of the private management and competitive bidding process under the Illinois Lottery Law (rather than the Department issuing a central system provider license pursuant to an open and competitive bidding process). Requires that every sports lottery terminal offered in this State for play shall conform to an approved model that shall be ready for play in this State within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act and any system testing dates designated by the Department of the Lottery. Makes changes in provisions concerning the placement of sports lottery terminals, wagers accepted, and the Department's powers. Provides that the Department shall be responsible for facilitating the purchase or lease of all sports lottery terminals. Removes the repeal date of January 1, 2024. Amends the Prizes and Gifts Act. Provides that it is unlawful for a person to operate on any premises a prize and gift kiosk that fails to meet the required technical standard. Provides that no prize and gift kiosk shall be connected directly or indirectly to the Internet, either by cellular modem, hard wire, or wireless connection, or to a set of interconnected networked devices in order to participate in the game or contest or to receive or retrieve any data related to the kiosk or device unless the connected device is a redemption vault. Makes other and corresponding changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
HB3426 - EPA-FILING FEES
Ann M. Williams, Kambium Buckner, Laura Ellman
Last updated over 1 year ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that the filing fees for specified petitions shall be $250 (rather than $75).
STATUS
Engrossed
HB2874 - PACKAGING & PAPER STEWARDSHIP
Dagmara Avelar, Kambium Buckner
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Packaging and Paper Products Stewardship Act. Provides that a producer responsibility organization shall be established to carry out the Act's provisions. Tasks the Environmental Protection Agency with providing administrative support under the Act. Establishes the Packaging and Paper Product Producer Responsibility Advisory Council to provide advice and recommendations in the drafting, amendment, or approval of program plans and to oversee and provide recommendations for the implementation of program plans. Requires producers, in consultation with the Advisory Committee, to adopt and publish a list of minimum types of readily recyclable materials based on available collection and processing infrastructure and recycling markets for covered materials. Tasks the Prairie Research Institute with conducting a study and preparing a statewide needs assessment to assess recycling and covered materials management needs in the State. Provides that, no later than January 1, 2026, producers shall submit a producer responsibility program plan for the Agency's approval. Requires producers to establish waste prevention and reuse programs and composting infrastructure and education programs. Permits the development and operation of an alternative collection program to collect and manage a type or types of covered materials sold, offered for sale, distributed, or served to consumers in the State that are not on the minimum recyclable materials list. Requires producers to submit annual reports to the Agency. Allows postconsumer recycled content requirements in specific products to be waived by the Agency if specified requirements are met. Contains provisions concerning a plastics recycling technologies study, outreach and education, penalties for violations, severability, and other provisions. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
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Representative from Illinois district HD-026
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Kambium Buckner is from the 99th district. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Finance and Masters of Business Administration from Chicago State University. Buckner served on Governor Quinn's Job Creation Task Force. He worked for the City Colleges of Chicago as Executive Director of Employment and Student Placement. Buckner also previously served as Executive Director of World Business Chicago overseeing their economic development programming.read less
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