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HB3648 - HIGHER EDUCATION IN PRISON
Carol Ammons, LaShawn K. Ford, Cyril Nichols
Last updated about 1 year ago
23 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Higher Education in Prison Act. Provides that on or before September 1 of the year following the effective date of the Act and each subsequent September 1, the Department of Corrections shall release a report, to be published on the Department of Corrections's Internet website, detailing certain information pertaining to higher education within Department institutions and facilities. Requires the report to be filed with the Governor and General Assembly. Provides that the data provided in the report shall include an aggregate chart at the Department level and individual reports by each correctional institution or facility of the Department of Corrections. Provides that on or before September 1 of the year following the effective date of the Act and each subsequent September 1, each college and university that provides academic programs for committed persons shall report to the Board of Higher Education on enrollment, retention, completion, and student demographics, including race, ethnicity, age, and gender of committed students. Provides that the Board of Higher Education shall compile the information and, within 60 days after receipt of such information, issue a report reflecting the information for each institution required to report. Provides that the report must be filed with the Governor and General Assembly and made publicly available on the Board of Higher Education's Internet website.
STATUS
Passed
HB3326 - VEH CD-LICENSE PLATE READER
Ann M. Williams, Cyril Nichols, Eva Dina Delgado
Last updated about 1 year ago
30 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that an automated license plate reader (ALPR) user shall not sell, share, allow access to, or transfer ALPR information to any state for the purpose of investigating or enforcing a law that: (1) denies or interferes with a person's right to choose or obtain reproductive health care services or any lawful health care services; or (2) permits the detention or investigation of a person based on the person's immigration status. Provides that any law enforcement agency that uses ALPR systems shall require other out-of-state law enforcement agencies to acknowledge that any shared ALPR images or data generated in the State will not be used in a manner that violates the provisions by executing a written declaration before obtaining that data, and if a written declaration is not executed before sharing or transfer of the data, the law enforcement agency shall not share the ALPR images or data with the out-of-state law enforcement agency. Provides that ALPR information shall be held confidentially to the fullest extent permitted by law. Makes a corresponding change in the Freedom of Information Act.
STATUS
Passed
HB3713 - SCH CD-VENTILATION
Camille Lilly, Laura Faver Dias, Stephanie A. Kifowit
Last updated over 1 year ago
25 Co-Sponsors
Amends the State Board of Education Article of the School Code. Provides that the State Board shall require all school districts to supply all active classroom instructors, all school staff and administration, and district leadership with an educational document, in a PDF and a physical format, explaining at a minimum the values of good indoor air quality, including peer-reviewed research demonstrating effects of poor and good indoor air quality, an explanation of airborne transmission of pathogens and other airborne substances, a basic explanation of air changes per hour and relation to outdoor air and filtered air, best practice recommendations for the portable air cleaner and the air quality monitor, including guidance on theory, function, placement, and operation of the monitor. Provides that the State Board shall require all school districts to ensure that all active classrooms that are not mechanically ventilated have at least 2 properly functioning windows, or one window in situations where only one is present, that can open and can safely stay open. Provides that the State Board shall require all school districts to ensure that all active classrooms are equipped with an air quality monitor that meets specified requirements. Provides that the State Board shall require all school districts to ensure that all active classrooms are equipped with a portable air cleaner that meets specified requirements. Provides that the State Board shall require all school districts to supply each school with 5 additional portable air cleaners and 5 additional air quality monitors to be used in school health offices, libraries, cafeterias, and other similar spaces. Provides that the State Board shall require all school districts to undertake a ventilation verification assessment of all mechanical ventilation systems in the school district performed by a certified assessor or a mechanical engineer. Makes other changes.
STATUS
Engrossed
HR0355 - BLACK STUDENT CRISIS
Marcus C. Evans, Lakesia Collins, LaShawn K. Ford
Last updated about 1 year ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Declares an immediate Black student enrollment crisis in the State of Illinois until enrollment at its flagship University of Illinois and all other Illinois higher education institutions reach a suitable number of Black enrolled students. Urges all Illinois higher education institutions to immediately establish an office/department with ample personnel to specifically and aggressively work in the area of Black student recruitment, immediate enrollment, and scholarships. Urges the Governor to utilize his executive powers to immediately direct funds toward emergency enrollment outreach and completion programs for Black student enrollment increases at Illinois higher education institutions.
STATUS
Introduced
SR0539 - CONGRATS-WILLIAM MCNARY
Celina Villanueva, Lakesia Collins
Last updated 11 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Congratulates William McNary on his retirement.
STATUS
Passed
SR0584 - PORTILLO'S FOOD DIST. WORKERS
Robert Peters, Ram Villivalam, Javier Loera Cervantes
Last updated 11 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Urges Portillo's to honor the wishes of its food distribution workers who have voted to join a union and bargain collectively for the betterment of themselves and their families. Urges all State elected officials to stand with Portillo's food distribution workers that voted to unionize for better working conditions, livable wages, and access to basic sick time benefits. Urges Portillo's to respect the constitutional rights of its workers in Illinois to bargain collectively. Commends and acknowledges the decision made by Portillo's food distribution workers in Addison to unionize and join the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers, AFL-CIO.
STATUS
Introduced
SR0551 - AMEND US TAX CODE/PUERTO RICO
Omar Aquino, Natalie Toro, David Koehler
Last updated 11 months ago
18 Co-Sponsors
Urges the United States Congress to take immediate action to clarify and amend the U.S. tax code to prevent the misuse of Puerto Rican tax incentives. Urges any amendments to the tax code to preserve the original intent of promoting economic growth in Puerto Rico while preventing potential misuse and addressing the negative economic impacts on the local population. Encourages collaboration between federal, state, and local governments, as well as with Puerto Rican authorities, to ensure that tax policies are fair, transparent, and effective. Recommends the implementation of educational campaigns to inform the public about the proper use of tax incentives and the potential consequences of misuse in Puerto Rico.
STATUS
Introduced
HR0057 - MS AWARENESS WEEK & DAY
Katie Stuart, Carol Ammons, Elizabeth Hernandez
Last updated over 1 year ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Declares the week of March 12 through March 18, 2023 as Illinois Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. Declares March 18, 2023 as Illinois Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Day. Encourages municipalities, media organizations, and residents to participate in Illinois Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week and Day. Recognizes those living with MS, their families, and the healthcare professionals and medical researchers who provide assistance to those affected by MS.
STATUS
Passed
SB1344 - COVERAGE-ABORT/HORMONE/HIV
Celina Villanueva, Mattie Hunter, Mary Edly-Allen
Last updated about 1 year ago
26 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance amended, delivered, issued, or renewed in the State on or after (rather than only after) January 1, 2024 shall provide coverage for all abortifacients, hormonal therapy medication, human immunodeficiency virus pre-exposure prophylaxis, and post-exposure prophylaxis drugs approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration, and follow-up services related to that coverage. Provides that this coverage shall include drugs approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration that are prescribed or ordered for off-label use as abortifacients. Amends the Nurse Practice Act and the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987. In a provisions concerning temporary permits for specified health care professionals, provides that if the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation becomes aware of a violation occurring at a facility licensed by the Department of Public Health (rather than a licensed hospital, medical office, clinic, or other medical facility, or via telehealth service) the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall notify the Department of Public Health. Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Provides that in accordance with a standing order by the Department of Public Health, a pharmacist may provide patients with prophylaxis drugs for human immunodeficiency virus pre-exposure prophylaxis or post-exposure prophylaxis. Amends the Abortion Care Clinical Training Program Act and the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that all program performance reports received by the Department of Public Health concerning the Abortion Care Clinical Training Program shall be treated as confidential and exempt from the Freedom of Information Act. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
HB0342 - EDUCATION-TECH
Carol Ammons, Sue Scherer, Lakesia Collins
Last updated about 1 year ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Amends the School Code. Provides that the State Board of Education shall develop a school district-level Children's Adversity Index to measure community childhood trauma exposure for children by December 30, 2024. Requires teachers institutes to provide instruction on trauma-informed practices and certain defined terms. Adds information that must be included in the State Board of Education's school report cards. Requires in-service training to include certain defined terms. Provides that the State Superintendent of Education shall establish a committee of no more than 21 members to make recommendations to the State Board of Education to change the professional educator licensure requirements and Professional Educator License renewal requirements for teachers to include specified requirements. Sets forth the membership of the committee. Reestablishes the Whole Child Task Force created by Public Act 101-654. Provides that the Whole Child Task Force shall reconvene by March 2027 to review progress on a March 2022 report's recommendations and shall submit a new report on its assessment of the State's progress and any additional recommendations to the General Assembly, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus, the State Board of Education, and the Governor on or before December 31, 2027. Provides that the Whole Child Task Force provisions are repealed on February 1, 2029. Makes other changes.
STATUS
Passed
BIOGRAPHY
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Senator from Illinois district SD-005
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Illinois Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Lakesia Collins is from the state of Illinois. She is a member of the Democratic party. Lakesia graduated with an Associate's degree in General Studies from Webster University. She is currently a Community Relations Specialist with Prevent Child Abuse America. Before that, Lakesia was a Chicago Police Officer for over 10 years. She has also worked as a high school coach and mentor in her community.read less
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