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HB2480 - UTIL-SOLAR LOW-INCOME CUSTOMER
Marcus C. Evans, Emanuel Welch, Jawaharial Williams
Last updated over 1 year ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that an electric utility subject to the requirements of the Illinois Solar for All Program may file a tariff with the Illinois Commerce Commission that creates a new rate for the supply of electric power and energy to low-income customers. Provides that the tariff shall allow for the developer of a community solar project that is the subject of a contract to sell its renewable energy credits executed pursuant to the Illinois Solar for All Program or the contract and payment terms of the renewable portfolio standard of the Illinois Power Agency Act to also enroll the project under the tariff. Provides for low-income customers the tariff shall automatically apply. Provides that the capacity and energy from the enrolled projects shall be used to serve the customers taking service under the rate authorized by these provisions. Provides that if an electric utility elects to file the tariff outside of a rate design filing, the Commission shall enter its order approving the tariff no later than 120 days after the date of the utility's filing. Provides that electric utilities that have a tariff, community solar projects enrolled in the program, and the customers taking service thereunder, shall be exempt from all application, contract, and disclosure requirements that may otherwise apply under the Illinois Power Agency Act. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB2907 - LABOR DISPUTE-DAMAGES
Lance Yednock, Natalie A. Manley, Marcus C. Evans
Last updated over 1 year ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Labor Dispute Act. Provides that no award of monetary damages, except for damage done to an employer's property as a result of conduct prohibited by law, shall be granted by any court of this State in any case involving a labor dispute.
STATUS
Passed
HB2367 - COM COL-CHICAGO-ELECT BOARD
Lakesia Collins, Marcus C. Evans, Anne M. Stava-Murray
Last updated over 1 year ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Public Community College Act. Provides for the election (rather than appointment) of the board of trustees of the City Colleges of Chicago beginning with the 2025 consolidated election. Provides that the City of Chicago shall be subdivided into 20 trustee districts by the General Assembly for seats on the board of trustees, in addition to one at-large trustee. Makes related changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2899 - HIGHER ED-FOR PROFIT INST-MAP
Maurice A. West, Marcus C. Evans
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Private Business and Vocational Schools Act of 2012. In provisions regarding institution and program approval criteria, provides that a part of the criteria for approval is fair and equitable reimbursement in the case of an unfair or deceptive practice finding. Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. In provisions concerning the monetary award program, makes changes to the provisions regarding the award of grants to applicants enrolled at qualified for-profit institutions, and provides that credits earned during the 2023-2024 academic year at a qualified for-profit institution may not count toward the maximum credit-hour limitation. Sets forth provisions concerning an institution that received monetary award program funds at a time the institution was using unfair or deceptive practices, including refunding State funds to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission and awarding grants to students who attended that institution. Amends the State Finance Act to create the MAP Refund Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
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
HB2631 - MEDICAID-HEPATITIS C-TREATMENT
Marcus C. Evans
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that for the purpose of removing barriers to the timely and equitable treatment of hepatitis C, prior authorization mandates and utilization management controls shall not be imposed under the fee-for-service and managed care medical assistance programs on any FDA-approved direct-acting antivirals for the treatment of hepatitis C that are listed as preferred on the Illinois Medicaid Preferred Drug List.
STATUS
Introduced
HB3152 - HOME BUYER SAVINGS ACCOUNT ACT
Marcus C. Evans
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Creates the Home Buyer Savings Account Act. Sets forth provisions concerning legislative findings; establishment of first-time and second-chance home buyer savings accounts; use of first-time and second-chance home buyer savings accounts; account holder responsibilities; responsibilities of financial institutions; deduction of contributions, exclusion of earnings, and limitations; penalty for withdrawal; Department of Revenue forms; and an annual report. Defines terms. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Sets forth provisions concerning accessory dwelling units and housing. Amends the Reimagining Electric Vehicles in Illinois Act. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall establish a pilot grant program to encourage the construction and rehabilitation of housing located near a REV Illinois Project. Amends the Illinois Highway Code. Sets forth provisions concerning units of local government which have in effect an impact fee ordinance or resolution. Makes other changes.
STATUS
Introduced
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
HB3869 - STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH
Marcus C. Evans
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
STATUS
Introduced
HB3552 - EMPLOYMENT-TECH
Marcus C. Evans
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Minimum Wage Law. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Representative from Illinois district HD-033
COMMITTEES
Illinois House
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Marcus C. Evans Jr. is a former member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 78 from 2019 to 2021. Evans studied business finance at the University of Tennessee and has been active in the insurance industry. He served as the executive director of the Ferguson Commission. Evans ran unopposed in the August 2018 Democratic primary and won the November 2018 general election. He lost his bid for re-election in 2020. During his term, Evans served on several committees including Small Business, Workforce Development, Veterans, and Urban Issues. He sponsored legislation related to business and jobs as well as civil rights and liberties.read less
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Illinois House from Illinois
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