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SB3563 - LIBRARY-BOND PERCENTAGE
Erica Conway Harriss, John F. Curran, Linda Holmes
Last updated about 2 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act of the Illinois Municipal Code. Extends the estimated date of completion of a redevelopment project and the retirement of obligations issued to finance redevelopment project costs to not later than December 31 of the year in which the payment to the municipal treasurer is to be made with respect to ad valorem taxes levied in the 32nd calendar year after the year in which the ordinance approving the redevelopment project area was adopted if the ordinance was adopted on April 19, 2004 by the Village of Tremont. Extends the estimated dates of completion of redevelopment projects and the retirement of obligations issued to finance redevelopment project costs to the 35th calendar year after the year in which various ordinances were adopted by the Village of Franklin Park, City of Jacksonville, City of Prophetstown, City of Ottawa, City of Salem, Village of Malta, City of Highland, City of Chicago, City of Des Plaines, City of Sullivan, and City of Oak Forest. Creates tax increment allocation financing extensions to the 47th year (currently, the 35th year) for various ordinances adopted by the City of Ottawa and Village of Rosemont if those municipalities adopt a specified ordinance and provide notice to the taxing bodies that would otherwise constitute the joint review board of each redevelopment project area. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
SB3529 - REPEAL PERTUSSIS VACCINE ACT
Adriane Johnson, Mary Edly-Allen, Anne M. Stava-Murray
Last updated about 2 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Pertussis Vaccine Act. Repeals provisions relating to creation of public pamphlets explaining the benefits and possible adverse reactions to immunizations for pertussis, providing the pamphlet and other information to parents or guardians of a newborn child, and immunity from liability relating to providing the pamphlet and other information to parents or guardians of a newborn child.
STATUS
Passed
SB3452 - CIGARETTE TX-HEARINGS
Robert F. Martwick, Mary Edly-Allen, Nabeela Syed
Last updated about 2 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Cigarette Tax Act, the Cigarette Use Tax Act, the Tobacco Products Tax Act of 1995, and the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. In provisions concerning administrative hearings regarding the seizure of certain contraband products, provides that the Department of Revenue is not required to hold a hearing if a waiver and consent to forfeiture has been executed by the owner of the property and by the person in whose possession the property was found. Further amends the Tobacco Products Tax Act of 1995. Removes provisions providing that the bonding requirement for a distributor's licensee does not apply to an applicant for a distributor's license who is already bonded under the Cigarette Tax Act or the Cigarette Use Tax Act. Removes provisions providing that the distributor's licenses are valid for a period not to exceed one year after issuance unless sooner revoked, canceled, or suspended. Provides that the Department of Revenue shall discharge any surety and shall release and return any bond provided to it by a distributor within 90 days after (i) the taxpayer becomes a prior continuous compliance taxpayer or (ii) the taxpayer has ceased to collect receipts on which he is required to remit the tax under this Act to the Department, has filed a final tax return, and has paid to the Department an amount sufficient to discharge his remaining tax liability. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
SB2764 - AUTO CONTRACT RENEWAL-NOTICE
Doris Turner, Michael E. Hastings, Mary Edly-Allen
Last updated about 2 months ago
36 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Automatic Contract Renewal Act. Provides that any person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation that sells or offers to sell any products or services to a consumer pursuant to a contract that includes a free gift or a trial period of the product or service that lasts 15 days or longer, where such contract automatically renews unless the consumer cancels the contract, shall notify the consumer no less than 2 weeks before the cancellation deadline as described by the automatic renewal offer terms. Provides that if the person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation has the consumer's email address, this notice shall be sent by email.
STATUS
Passed
SB2751 - LOCAL-DISABLED VET PERMIT FEE
Dan McConchie, Michael E. Hastings, Stephanie A. Kifowit
Last updated 3 months ago
19 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Requires a veteran or caregiver to provide proof of veteran status and attest to the fact that the improvements to the residence are required to accommodate the veteran's disability. Provides that proof of veteran status is to be construed liberally, and veteran status shall include service in the Armed Forces of the United States, National Guard, or the reserves of the Armed Forces of the United States. Provides that what constitutes proof of veteran status shall be determined by the county, township, or municipality. Prohibits the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs from adjudicating any dispute arising under the provisions. Removes the effective date.
STATUS
Passed
SB3460 - SELF-SERVICE STORAGE-DEFAULT
Michael W. Halpin, Mary Edly-Allen, Jason Plummer
Last updated about 2 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Self-Service Storage Facility Act. Provides that a rental agreement may be delivered and accepted by electronic mail. Provides that if the occupant does not sign a written rental agreement that the owner has tendered to the occupant, the occupant's continued use of the storage space shall constitute an acceptance of the rental agreement with the same effect as if it had been signed by the occupant. Defines "default" as the failure to perform any obligation or duty set forth in the rental agreement or the Act. Includes a trailer in the types of property for which specified towing remedies are available. Provides that an occupant may not use a self-service storage facility after the owner has delivered a written notice of termination or non-renewal of the occupant's rental agreement. Provides that notice must be in person, by verified mail, or by electronic mail. Allows the owner to place reasonable restrictions on the occupant's use of the self-service storage facility before removal of personal property, including denying access to the self-service storage facility, except for the occupant to remove personal property during the owner's normal business hours. Provides that the owner may dispose of any personal property remaining at the self-service storage facility after the date provided in the written notice.
STATUS
Passed
SB3771 - HIGHER ED-EXONERATED GRANTS
Ram Villivalam, Mary Edly-Allen, Kevin John Olickal
Last updated about 2 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act with respect to grants for exonerated persons. Provides that a grant applicant need not be a resident of this State at the time of enrollment. Provides that, beginning no later than the 2025-2026 academic year, if an exonerated person has been found by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to qualify for a grant and the exonerated person has not yet exhausted the benefits for which the exonerated person is eligible, the exonerated person may designate one or more dependents to use any unexpended portion of the benefits for which the exonerated person is eligible, up to the total benefit for which the exonerated person is eligible. Provides that the combined benefit used by the exonerated person and any designated dependents may not exceed the total benefit for which the exonerated person is eligible. Provides that if funding is insufficient to serve all applicants, the Commission may prioritize applicants who have been exonerated over applicants who are dependents of exonerated individuals. Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. In provisions concerning a petition for a certificate of innocence, provides that the clerk of the circuit court shall provide to a person whose records were expunged and sealed information about grants for exonerated persons and their dependents under the Higher Education Student Assistance Act and the address of the Internet website of the Commission, where additional information about the grants may be obtained.
STATUS
Passed
SB3513 - NOTARY PUBLIC-TRAINING EXEMPT
Chapin Rose, Win Stoller, Thomas M. Bennett
Last updated about 2 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Notary Public Act. Provides that an applicant to renew an appointment as a notary public or as an electronic notary public is not required to complete a course of study or pass an examination if the applicant is a licensed attorney or judge or employed by a licensed attorney or the court.
STATUS
Passed
SB3434 - IEMA-OHS-GRANT PROGRAMS
Celina Villanueva, Patrick J. Joyce, Mary Edly-Allen
Last updated about 2 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act. Authorizes the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and office of Homeland Security to adopt rules for the implementation of its State-funded grant programs.
STATUS
Passed
SB2979 - BIPA-PROCEDURE-DAMAGES
William Cunningham, Adriane Johnson, Mary Edly-Allen
Last updated about 2 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Biometric Information Privacy Act. Defines "electronic signature" as an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with a record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record. Provides that "written release" includes an electronic signature. Provides that a private entity that more than once collects or discloses a person's biometric identifier or biometric information from the same person in violation of the Act has committed a single violation for which the aggrieved person is entitled to, at most, one recovery. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Senator from Illinois district SD-031
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Illinois Senate
BIRTH
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Mary Edly Allen was born in Louisville, Kentucky. She holds a B.S. degree from Florida State University and works as a consultant. Allen resides in Winter Park, Florida with her husband. She has served as chair of the Orange County Soil & Water Conservation District. Allen is active with the Audubon Society and has volunteered with local charities assisting families in need.read less
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