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HB4828 - ISOLATED CONFINEMENT RESTRICT
Kevin John Olickal, Kambium Buckner, Kelly M. Cassidy
Last updated 4 months ago
20 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Restrictive Housing Data Publication and Verification Act. Provides that beginning on January 1, 2025, the Department of Corrections shall post quarterly reports on the use of restrictive housing on the Department's official website. Provides for the information that must be included in the reports. Provides that the reports shall not include personally identifiable information regarding any committed person. Provides that beginning on January 1, 2025, the Department of Corrections shall compile an annual report summarizing the data collected under this Section and shall submit the annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly, and shall make the annual report available to the public. Provides that the report shall be made available on the Department of Corrections website, beginning January 1, 2025. Defines "restrictive housing". Provides that the Department of Corrections shall implement procedures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data collected under this Act. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall conduct regular audits of its data collection processes and shall take corrective action as necessary to address any inaccuracies or deficiencies identified during these audits. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall collaborate with a third party research university to report the data under the Isolated Confinement Restriction Act and to solicit feedback on ways to improve data collection and reporting. Provides that the reporting requirements of the Act shall be enforceable by an appropriate action brought in the circuit court of the county in which a specific non-reporting facility is located, or in Sangamon or Cook County. Provides that such an action may be filed by anyone who has standing under the traditional rules of standing applicable to other actions to enforce compliance with State law.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB4825 - WAREHOUSE WORKER PROTECT ACT
Kevin John Olickal, Joyce Mason
Last updated 8 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Warehouse Worker Protection Act. Provides that each employer shall provide to each employee, upon hire or within 30 days after the effective date of the Act, whichever is later, a written description of each quota to which the employee is subject, including the quantified number of tasks to be performed or materials to be produced or handled, within a defined time period, and any potential adverse employment action that could result from failure to meet the quota. Provides that an employee shall not be required to meet a quota that prevents compliance with meal or rest periods or use of bathroom facilities, including reasonable travel time to and from bathroom facilities. Requires employers to post a notice of employees' rights under the Act and to comply with certain recordkeeping requirements. Establishes civil penalties for noncompliance with the Act. Provides for a private right of action and injunctive relief. Sets forth provisions concerning definitions, employee's right to request records, enforcement, and severability. Effective July 1, 2025.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4823 - $IDPH-LOCAL HEALTH PROT GRANTS
Robyn Gabel, Margaret Noble Croke, Dave Vella
Last updated 8 months ago
28 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates $10,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Public Health for local health protection grants for health protection programs. Effective July 1, 2024.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4472 - HEALTH CARE AVAILABILITY
Nabeela Syed, Emanuel Welch, Lilian Jimenez
Last updated 8 months ago
27 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Health Care Availability and Access Board Act. Establishes the Health Care Availability and Access Board to protect State residents, State and local governments, commercial health plans, health care providers, pharmacies licensed in the State, and other stakeholders within the health care system from the high costs of prescription drug products. Contains provisions concerning Board membership and terms; staff for the Board; Board meetings; circumstances under which Board members must recuse themselves; and other matters. Provides that the Board shall perform the following actions in open session: (i) deliberations on whether to subject a prescription drug product to a cost review; and (ii) any vote on whether to impose an upper payment limit on purchases, payments, and payor reimbursements of prescription drug products in the State. Permits the Board to adopt rules to implement the Act and to enter into a contract with a qualified, independent third party for any service necessary to carry out the powers and duties of the Board. Creates the Health Care Availability and Access Stakeholder Council to provide stakeholder input to assist the Board in making decisions as required by the Act. Contains provisions concerning Council membership, member terms, and other matters. Provides that the Board shall adopt the federal Medicare Maximum Fair Price as the upper payment limit for a prescription drug product intended for use by individuals in the State. Provides that the Attorney General shall have authority to enforce the Act and may pursue any available remedy under State law when enforcing the Act. Effective 180 days after becoming law.
STATUS
Introduced
HB5455 - SCH CD-LICENSE BD/RECOGNITION
Fred Crespo, Sharon Chung, Barbara Hernandez
Last updated 8 months ago
43 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. Provides that the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board may allow one member representing the Board of Higher Education and one member representing the Illinois Community College Board to serve as nonvoting, ex officio members on the Board. Specifies that certain community colleges are recognized schools or institutions.
STATUS
Introduced
HR0582 - IL COURTS-LGBTQ+ & HIV ED
Eva Dina Delgado, Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, Kevin John Olickal
Last updated 5 months ago
19 Co-Sponsors
Urges the Illinois Supreme Court and relevant authorities to require, as a consistent part of continuing education, LGBTQ+ and HIV cultural competency education for all attorneys, judges, and courtroom staff in the State of Illinois.
STATUS
Passed
HB4718 - IDNR-LAND TRANSFER-DEKALB CO
Mark L. Walker, Michelle Mussman, Maurice A. West
Last updated 8 months ago
34 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes the Director of Natural Resources to execute and deliver a quitclaim deed to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation for specified real property located in DeKalb County, subject to specified conditions. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4662 - PEN CD-TRS-RETURN TO TEACHING
Amy Elik, Dave Severin, Kevin Schmidt
Last updated 5 months ago
15 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Downstate Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. In a provision defining "eligible employment" for the purpose of allowing a teacher to return to teaching in subject shortage areas without impairing his or her retirement status or retirement annuity, changes the ending date of the employment from no later than June 30, 2024 to no later than June 30, 2029. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB5023 - EVICTION-IMPOUNDING COURT FILE
Kevin John Olickal, Ram Villivalam
Last updated 5 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. In the expungement provisions of the Criminal Identification Act, modifies the definitions of "expunge" and "seal" and removes a definition of "impounded". Makes conforming changes, including in the Code of Civil Procedure provisions and by amending the Court Record and Document Accessibility Act. Changes "court" to "circuit court clerk" relating to some court duties.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1559 - CANNABIS-DATE & TIME STAMPS
Jawaharial Williams, Kevin John Olickal
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Provides that a dispensing organization that sells or offers for sale a pre-rolled joint must stamp the pre-rolled joint with the month, day, and year that it was rolled and packaged for retail sale.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Representative from Illinois district HD-016
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Illinois House
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Kevin John Olickal is a Businessman, Community Advocate, Marine Veteran, and University Instructor from New York. Kevin served in the United States Marine Corps for over 20 years. After retiring as a Gunnery Sergeant in 2017, Kevin began teaching at Nassau Community College. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency.read less
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