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HB5610 - POWERING UP ILLINOIS ACT
Curtis J. Tarver, Ann M. Williams, Joyce Mason
Last updated 8 months ago
26 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Changes all instances of "electric corporation" to "electric utility". Provides that an electric utility that operates within the State shall allow customers seeking energization to elect an optional flexible connection agreement, meaning a tariffed, voluntary utility offering that requires customers to agree to specified service levels as a requirement of energization or interconnection, through the use of load management technology that limits the net import and export of electricity at the point of common coupling to remain within the rated capacity limits of a customer's existing service connection or distribution circuit, either on a permanent basis or to allow for immediate project operations before service or distribution system upgrades are completed. Describes considerations the Illinois Commerce Commission shall require an electric utility to include in its internal distribution planning process and in the development of the Multi-Year Integrated Grid Plans required under the Public Utilities Act (rather than considerations the electric utility shall be required to include in its distribution planning process only). Requires the load and electrification forecasts of electric utilities to include scenarios that are consistent with achieving the various laws, standards, plans, and regulations referenced in the Act. Provides that, if the solutions set forth in the Act cannot defer or mitigate an upgrade, then the electric utility shall evaluate traditional system upgrades (rather than may evaluate traditional system upgrades). Sets forth requirements to ensure the safety and reliability of electrical infrastructure associated with charging electric vehicles. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
HB5377 - COMMUNITY EMERGENCY SERVICES
Kelly M. Cassidy, Lilian Jimenez
Last updated 8 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill and further amends the Community Emergency Services and Support Act. In provisions relating to emergency services dispatched through a 9-1-1 PSAP and coordination of activities with mobile and behavioral health services, provides that the coordination must begin no later than July 1, 2025 (rather than July 1, 2024). Provides that provisions relating to State prohibitions shall take effect once specified conditions are met, but no later than July 1, 2025 (rather than July 1, 2024). Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2747 - EXOTIC WEEDS-PERMITS
Mary Edly-Allen, Karina Villa, Adriane Johnson
Last updated 3 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following change. Requires the Department of Natural Resources to consult with the Department of Agriculture before adding or removing any plant from the exotic weed list by administrative rule. Authorizes the Department to also consult with any group serving interests in agriculture, industry, conservation, ecology, or management regarding exotic weeds.
STATUS
Passed
SB1087 - HEALTH-TECH
Jil Walker Tracy, John F. Curran, Randy E. Frese
Last updated about 2 months ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Mold Remediation Registration Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall establish a public awareness campaign to assist the public in understanding the threat and importance of removing mold from indoor environments. Provides requirements for the Department to follow regarding the campaign. Defines terms. Provides that the Department must annually report to the Environment and Energy Committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate concerning the implementation of any federal regulations or State rules (instead of federal regulations) that establish scientific evidence concerning the health effects of mold and its byproducts on the training, certification, and licensing of parties providing mold remediation services. Provides that the Department shall (instead of may) adopt rules to implement a program establishing procedures for parties that provide mold remediation services to register with the State and provide evidence of an active third-party certification and evidence of financial responsibility (instead of only provide evidence of financial responsibility). Removes language exempting from the provisions of the Act persons licensed under the Structural Pest Control Act.
STATUS
Passed
HB4640 - $ICJIA-GRANT-LAUREUS SPORT
Kambium Buckner, Kelly M. Cassidy, Joyce Mason
Last updated 8 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates $5,500,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority for a grant to Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, USA for program and operating expenses for youth-development based sports initiatives. Effective July 1, 2024.
STATUS
Introduced
HR0737 - PUERTO RICO SELF-DETERMINATION
Lilian Jimenez
Last updated 4 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Expresses support for the right of the people of Puerto Rico to pursue self-determination. Expresses opposition to the Puerto Rico Status Act due to concerns over its inadequacy in facilitating a fair and democratic process for Puerto Ricans to determine their future given the lack of critical information over status definitions, the controlling language of government operations, transitions, taxes, Puerto Rico's separate Olympic representation, citizenship, and other key matters. Endorses the Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act as a constructive approach towards enabling the people of Puerto Rico to explore and decide upon their future political status through a democratic and participatory process. Encourages our federal representatives to support legislation and initiatives that align with the principles of self-determination and democracy for Puerto Rico.
STATUS
Passed
HB4813 - DOIT-ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS
Yolonda Morris, Emanuel Welch, Carol Ammons
Last updated about 2 months ago
23 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Information Technology Accessibility Act. Provides that the Department of Innovation and Technology (currently, the Department of Human Services) shall review certain accessibility standards. Removes a specific reference to the Department of Central Management Services. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
HB4921 - HOME EQUITY ASSURANCE-LOANS
Lindsey LaPointe, Will Guzzardi, Eva Dina Delgado
Last updated about 2 months ago
15 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Home Equity Assurance Act. In provisions authoring a governing commission with no less than $4,000,000 in its guarantee fund to establish a Low Interest Home Improvement Loan Program, provides that the loan may be used for repair or maintenance of a guaranteed residence's water and sewer pipes and repair of a guaranteed residence, including, but not limited to, basement repairs, following flooding damage or other natural disaster damage to the property (rather than following flooding damage to the property). Provides that a commission may use loan funds to issue a grant or rebate for repairs, maintenance, remodeling, alteration, or improvement of a guaranteed residence for purposes of preventing or repairing damage as a result of a natural disaster, including, but not limited to, flooding.
STATUS
Passed
HB5142 - PREGNANCY/POSTPARTUM CARE
Robyn Gabel, Anna Moeller, Mary Beth Canty
Last updated about 2 months ago
67 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the bill as amended by House Amendment No. 1 with changes. Further amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that coverage for abortion care may not impose any deductible, coinsurance, waiting period, or other cost-sharing limitation, except to the extent that the coverage would disqualify a high-deductible health plan from eligibility for a health savings account (rather than coverage for abortion care may not impose any deductible, coinsurance, waiting period, or other cost-sharing limitation that is greater than that required for other pregnancy-related benefits covered by the policy). Defines "perinatal doula" and "lactation consultant". Provides that coverage for postpartum services shall apply for all covered services rendered within the first 12 months after the end of pregnancy (rather than the coverage shall apply for at least one year after the end of pregnancy), except that a policy is not required to cover more than $8,000 for doula visits for each pregnancy and subsequent postpartum period. Provides that all outpatient coverage, other than health care services for home births, required under a provision concerning coverage for pregnancy, postpartum, and newborn care must be provided without cost sharing, except that, for mental health services, the cost-sharing prohibition does not apply to inpatient or residential services, and, for treatment of substance use disorders, the prohibition on cost-sharing applies to the levels of treatment below and not including Level 3.1 (Clinically Managed Low-Intensity Residential) established by the American Society of Addiction Medicine. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2026, except that certain changes to the Illinois Public Aid Code are effective January 1, 2025.
STATUS
Passed
HB5239 - REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH-INTERSTATE
Kelly M. Cassidy, Lilian Jimenez, Mary Beth Canty
Last updated about 2 months ago
28 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to prohibit disclosure of information protected by the Lawful Health Care Activity Act. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Allows a minor to sign and file an application under the family planning program in the Code. Amends the Lawful Health Care Activity Act. Defines "health records related to lawful health care" and "location information related to lawful health care". Prohibits the State from providing any information or using any resources to assist any person or entity that seeks to impose civil or criminal liability upon a person or entity for lawful healthcare activity unless otherwise necessary to comply with State or federal law. Exempts any investigation or proceeding if the conduct under the investigation or proceeding would be subject to criminal or civil liability under Illinois law. Exempts location information related to lawful health care and health records from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Creates a statutory civil cause of action for violations of the Act that includes reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, and litigation expenses to a plaintiff who prevails in an action under the Act. Limits home rule powers. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
BIOGRAPHY
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Representative from Illinois district HD-004
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Illinois House
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Lilian Jimenez is a contractor, providing mediation services to Rhode Island courts. She was a member of the Rhode Island Senate from 2006 to 2020, serving as Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Environment & Agriculture. She also served as a senator on the Housing and Municipal Government and Judiciary Committees. Jimenez graduated from Rhode Island College, and did graduate work at the University of New Haven Graduate School in Community Psychology. She was elected to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 2004. She lives in Providence.read less
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