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HB2607 - CRIM PRO-CHILD TESTIMONY
Adam M. Niemerg, Jonathan Carroll, John M. Cabello
Last updated about 1 year ago
36 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that there is a rebuttable presumption that the testimony of a victim who is a child under 13 years of age shall testify outside the courtroom and the child's testimony shall be shown in the courtroom by means of a closed circuit television. Provides that this presumption may be overcome if the defendant can prove by clear and convincing evidence that the child victim will not suffer severe emotional distress.
STATUS
Passed
HB2297 - GENDER-INCLUSIVE DATA REPORTS
Kevin John Olickal, Kelly M. Cassidy, Laura Faver Dias
Last updated about 1 year ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Amends the State Employment Records Act. Provides that State agencies when collecting and reporting data on employment records must include specified data on persons who identify as non-binary or gender non-conforming. Effective July 1, 2025.
STATUS
Passed
HB2495 - DAY CARE WORKER QUALIFICATIONS
Hoan Huynh, Kevin John Olickal, Kelly M. Cassidy
Last updated over 1 year ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Provides qualifications for child care directors, early childhood teachers, and school-age workers at day care centers. Provides criteria that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall use to review and approve early childhood teacher credentialing programs.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2483 - $GRANT-DHS-YOUTH SPORTS
Kambium Buckner, Kelly M. Cassidy, Aaron M. Ortiz
Last updated over 1 year ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates $5,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for the purpose of making a grant to Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA for program and operating expenses for youth development-based sports initiatives. Effective July 1, 2023.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2471 - SCH BREAKFAST/LUNCH-SUPP AID
Maurice A. West, Sue Scherer, Lilian Jimenez
Last updated about 1 year ago
20 Co-Sponsors
Amends the School Breakfast and Lunch Program Act. In provisions concerning reimbursement of sponsors, provides that the State Board of Education shall reimburse not less than $0.15 or the actual cost, whichever is less, to non-profit welfare centers for each free breakfast and lunch. Provides that the State Board of Education shall establish the Healthy School Meals for All Program to begin on July 1, 2023. Provides that each school board of a school district or governing body of a nonpublic school that chooses to participate in the Healthy School Meals for All Program shall offer eligible meals, without charge, to all students enrolled in schools that participate in the National School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program. Sets forth provisions regarding eligibility for the Healthy School Meals for All Program, program requirements, reimbursement (subject to appropriation), federal and other funding, State Board support and technical assistance, and the federal Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program. Provides that if the United States Department of Agriculture creates the option for the State, as a whole, to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision, then the State Board of Education shall evaluate whether that option is anticipated to require less State funding than the Healthy School Meals for All Program and provide at least as many free meals to students. Sets forth requirements concerning that option. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
SB2315 - INC TX-STANDARD EXEMPTION
Celina Villanueva, Mike Porfirio, Stephanie A. Kifowit
Last updated over 1 year ago
32 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Property Tax Code. In a Section granting a homestead exemption to veterans with disabilities, provides that property that is used as a qualified residence by a veteran who was a member of the United States Armed Forces during World War II is exempt from taxation regardless of the veteran's level of disability. Provides that a veteran who qualifies as a result of his or her service in World War II need not reapply for the exemption. Makes changes concerning service-connected disabilities. Makes changes concerning surviving spouses. Creates a homestead exemption for surviving spouses of fallen police officers, fallen firefighters, and fallen rescue workers in an amount equal to 50% of the equalized assessed value of the property. Makes changes concerning the valuation of wastewater facilities. In provisions concerning the Historic Residence Assessment Freeze Law, provides that the fair cash value of the property shall be based on the final determination by the assessment officer, board of review, Property Tax Appeal Board, or court. Provides that, after the expiration of the 8-year valuation period, if the current fair cash value is less than the adjusted base year valuation, then the assessment shall be based on the current fair cash value. Makes changes concerning multi-township assessors. Provides that property that is used for a petroleum refinery may be the subject of a real property tax assessment settlement agreement among the taxpayer and taxing districts in which the property is situated. Amends the Park District Aquarium and Museum Act. Changes the Act's short title to the Park District and Municipal Aquarium and Museum Act. Replaces the Act's existing references to "city" and "cities" with "municipality" and "municipalities". Provides that the board of park commissioners or corporate authorities of a municipality (currently, only boards of park commissioners) may levy a tax if the park district or municipality has control of a public park or parks within the park district or municipality in which an aquarium or museum is maintained. Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law of the Property Tax Code. Provides that extensions for levies made under the Park District and Municipal Aquarium and Museum Act are special purpose extensions and are not included in the park district's or municipality's aggregate extension. Creates an exemption for municipality-built homes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB3425 - SCH CD-BULLYING NOTIFICATION
Margaret Noble Croke, Kelly M. Cassidy, Janet Yang Yang Rohr
Last updated over 1 year ago
28 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the contents of the bill as amended by House Amendment No. 1, with the following changes. Makes a change concerning professional development and youth programming. Provides that the data required to be submitted must regard verified allegations (rather than allegations and founded instances) of bullying. Provides that reporting is required though the 2030-2031 school year. Requires the posting of a template for a model bullying prevention policy by January 1, 2024; removes the rulemaking provision. Adds an immediate effective date.
STATUS
Passed
HB2547 - WAREHOUSE WORKER PROTECT ACT
Kevin John Olickal, Jay C. Hoffman, Marcus C. Evans
Last updated over 1 year ago
30 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with changes that include the following. Removes a provision establishing a civil penalty for failing to disclose a quota. Provides that each employer shall establish, maintain, and preserve for 3 years contemporaneous, true, and accurate records to ensure compliance with employee and Director of Labor requests for data (instead of specified records). Adds provisions concerning injunctive relief. Makes changes to provisions concerning definitions, complaints, and the Attorney General's powers. Effective January 1, 2024.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB3061 - FIREARM DEAL LIC CERT-TRAINING
Kevin John Olickal
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Firearm Dealer License Certification Act. Provides that a certified licensee and any employee of a certified licensee who sells or transfers firearms shall receive at least 2 hours of training annually on how to recognize individuals with mental illness, mental impairment, or mental disease that would make those individuals a clear and present danger to themselves or others if those individuals possessed firearms. Provides that a federally licensed firearm dealer who sells or delivers firearms in the State and is exempt from the certification requirements of the Act is required to receive training on recognizing individuals with mental illness, mental impairment, or mental disease that would make those individuals a clear and present danger to themselves or others if those individuals possessed firearms. Defines "clear and present danger". Amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to make conforming changes.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2546 - REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX
Kevin John Olickal
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Property Tax Code. In provisions concerning a real estate transfer tax, provides that, if the grantee is a private equity firm with more than $10,000,000 in assets on the date of the transfer, then an additional tax of $0.035 per $100 of value is imposed on the privilege of transferring a beneficial interest in real property located in Illinois. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
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Representative from Illinois district HD-016
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Illinois House
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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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