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SB2573 - INS-CANCER COVERAGE/WIGS
Napoleon Harris, John F. Curran, Kimberly A. Lightford
Last updated about 2 months ago
97 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Accident and Health Article of the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that a group or individual plan of accident and health insurance or managed care plan amended, delivered, issued, or renewed after the effective date of the amendatory Act must provide coverage for wigs or other scalp prostheses worn for hair loss caused by alopecia, chemotherapy, or radiation treatment for cancer or other conditions. Makes a conforming change in the Health Maintenance Organization Act and the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
HJR0053 - SFC O. THOMPSON MEMORIAL HGWY
Stephanie A. Kifowit, LaShawn K. Ford, Mark L. Walker
Last updated 5 months ago
24 Co-Sponsors
Designates Route 25 in Aurora from Sullivan Road to Ashland Avenue as the "SFC Ogden N. Thompson Memorial Highway".
STATUS
Engrossed
HB0305 - EDUCATION-TECH
Emanuel Welch, Tracy Katz Muhl, Thaddeus Jones
Last updated about 1 month ago
28 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Trustees of Schools Article of the School Code. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, any school district that forms a part of a Class II county school unit may, by a resolution adopted by at least two-thirds of the members of the school board of a school district, withdraw a school district from the jurisdiction and authority of the trustees of schools of the township in which such school district is located and from the jurisdiction and authority of the township treasurer of the township in which such school district is located, provided that the school board of the school district shall, upon the adoption and passage of such resolution, thereupon elect or appoint its own school treasurer as provided under the School Code. Provides that the appointed school treasurer may include a township treasurer. Provides that the school board may enter into a contractual or intergovernmental agreement with an appointed school treasurer for school treasurer services. Sets forth provisions concerning the appointment of the trustee of schools. Provides that certain provisions of the Trustees of Schools Article of the School Code are inoperative or repealed on the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that after the April 4, 2023 consolidated election, no trustees of schools shall be elected. Provides that a trustee elected or appointed on or before April 4, 2023 may complete the term to which that trustee was elected or appointed but may not be succeeded by election. Provides that each school board of each school district that is a part of a Class II county school unit shall appoint one member of the school board or one school employee to serve as trustee of schools of the township in which such school district is located. Provides that the trustees of schools shall be appointed by each school board within 60 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act and shall reorganize within 30 days after all the trustees of schools have been appointed or within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, whichever is sooner. Provides that the trustee of schools shall serve at the pleasure of the school board that appointed the trustee of schools but may not serve as a trustee of schools for longer than 2 years unless reappointed by the school board. Amends the Treasurers Article of the School Code to make related changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
SB3479 - CONSUMER FRAUD-VETERANS
Mike Porfirio, Michael E. Hastings, Craig Wilcox
Last updated about 2 months ago
30 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. In provisions concerning deceptive practices targeting veterans and military members, changes the definition of "veteran or military benefits services" to any services offered or provided to a veteran, military member, or family member who is entitled to receive benefits under federal, State, or local law, policy, or practice as a result of, at least in part, qualifying military service. Adds a veterans services disclosure to be made by any person providing veteran or military benefits services. Makes it an unlawful practice for any person providing veteran or military benefits services to fail at the outset of the business relationship to clearly provide, both orally and in writing, veterans services disclosures when veteran or military benefits services are provided in exchange for any financial compensation, benefit, or thing of value. Makes other changes.
STATUS
Passed
HB5444 - CO-RESPONDER UNIT-MCHENRY CNTY
Suzanne M. Ness, Dan Ugaste, Martin McLaughlin
Last updated 5 months ago
22 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Co-Responder Pilot Program Division of the Illinois Municipal Code. Adds the McHenry County Sheriff's Office to the offices to which the Division is applicable, including that the Office shall establish, subject to appropriation, a co-responder unit no later than 6 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act, including the hiring of personnel as provided in the Division. Makes conforming changes, including in the Counties Code. Provides that, along with the duties described elsewhere in the Division, the unit's social workers are responsible for following up with victims (rather than conducting follow-up visits for victims) who may benefit from mental or behavioral health services.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB5643 - INS CD-PREGNANCY TESTS
Tracy Katz Muhl, Kelly M. Cassidy, Anne M. Stava-Murray
Last updated about 1 month ago
30 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the bill, as amended by House Amendment No. 2, with the following changes. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2025, the medical assistance program shall provide coverage for at-home, urine-based pregnancy tests that are ordered directly by a clinician or furnished through a standing order for patient use, regardless of whether the tests are otherwise available over the counter. Provides that the coverage is limited to a multipack, as defined by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, of at-home, urine-based pregnancy tests every 30 days. Changes the effective date to January 1, 2025 (rather than January 1, 2026).
STATUS
Passed
HB0303 - EDUCATION-TECH
Emanuel Welch, Margaret Noble Croke, Curtis J. Tarver
Last updated 5 months ago
33 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Chicago School District Article of the School Code. Prohibits, until February 1, 2027, the Chicago Board of Education from closing any attendance center within the school district that has selective admission requirements that apply to the entire student body. Prohibits, until February 1, 2027, the Board from changing the standards for admission to any attendance center within the school district that has selective admission requirements that apply to the entire student body. Provides that the Board shall not take any action, until February 1, 2027, that results in a disproportionate decrease in either the total amount or percentage of funds allocated to an attendance center within the school district that has selective admission requirements that apply to the entire student body compared to other attendance centers of comparable size. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB0464 - EDUCATION-TECH
Don Harmon, Adriane Johnson, Mattie Hunter
Last updated about 1 month ago
18 Co-Sponsors
Amends the School Boards Article of the School Code. In provisions requiring referendum approval to build or purchase a school building, provides that for any school district: (i) that is designated as a Tier 1 or Tier 2 school district under the evidence-based funding provisions of the Code, (ii) with at least one school that is located on federal property, (iii) whose overall student population is no more than 4,500 students and no less than 2,500 students, and (iv) that receives a federal Public Schools on Military Installations grant until June 30, 2030, no referendum shall be required if at least 75% of the cost of construction or building of any such building is paid or will be paid with funds received or expected to be received from the Public Schools on Military Installations grant. Provides that the school board must hold at least 2 public hearings, the sole purpose of which shall be to discuss the decision to construct a school building and to receive input from those community members in attendance. Provides that the notice of each public hearing that sets forth the time, date, place, and description of the school construction project must be provided at least 10 days prior to the hearing by publication on the school district's website. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
HB4819 - CD CORR-DOC-LACTATION ROOMS
Rita Mayfield, Tom Weber, Kevin Schmidt
Last updated about 1 month ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall provide lactation or nursing mothers rooms for personnel of the Department. Provides that these rooms shall be used exclusively for nursing mothers. The rooms shall be provided in each facility of the Department that employs nursing mothers. Specifies the requirements for the lactation or nursing mothers rooms.
STATUS
Passed
HJR0054 - PFC W. HILL MEMORIAL HGWY
Stephanie A. Kifowit, LaShawn K. Ford, Mark L. Walker
Last updated 5 months ago
23 Co-Sponsors
Designates Route 31 in Aurora from Sullivan Road to Ashland Avenue as the "PFC Wayne W. Hill Jr. Memorial Highway".
STATUS
Engrossed
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Representative from Illinois district HD-053
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Illinois House
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Mark L. Walker grew up working on his family's farm in Florida. After graduating high school, he attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point where he earned a bachelor’s degree in economics. Walker served in the U.S. Army for over two decades as a helicopter pilot and company commander. After retiring from the military, Walker founded XSperto Consulting Group. He also teaches economics and finance courses at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Walker ran for Florida's 6th Congressional District in 2014 and 2016 before winning the seat in 2018.read less
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