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HB4467 - MOBILE HOME PARK-LICENSING
Anna Moeller, Michelle Mussman, Abdelnasser Rashid
Last updated about 2 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. In provisions regarding operating a mobile home park without a current license, provides that a late fee of $50.00 for the first month shall be imposed for noncompliance and $100.00 per day thereafter (rather than a fine of $10 per day per site). Modifies the requirements necessary for application for a new license after a mobile home park is sold. Provides that approval of an application for relicensure after a license has been voided, suspended, denied, or revoked shall be issued if an inspection of the park by the Department indicates substantial compliance (rather than compliance) with the Act and the rules adopted under the Act, including payment of all delinquent reinspection fees (rather than reinspection fees). Modifies the requirements of an annual inspection of each mobile home park. Modifies the annual license fee that a licensee must pay. Requires, beginning in 2026, the Department of Public Health to prepare an annual report that must contain, at a minimum, specified information relating to mobile home parks. Makes other changes.
STATUS
Passed
HB0612 - REVENUE-TECH
Stephanie A. Kifowit, Emanuel Welch, Brandun Schweizer
Last updated 3 months ago
29 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. Effective immediately.
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
HB4491 - CHILD CARE FACILITY-STANDARDS
Laura Faver Dias, Mary Beth Canty, Harry Benton
Last updated about 2 months ago
25 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Provides that through June 30, 2029, either a qualified child care director or a qualified early childhood teacher with a minimum of 2,880 hours of experience as an early childhood teacher at the early childhood teacher's current facility must be present for the first and last hour of the workday and at the open or close of the facility. Provides that the Department of Children and Family Services shall adopt rules to implement the provisions. Provides that such rules must be filed with the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules no later than January 1, 2025. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
HB4819 - CD CORR-DOC-LACTATION ROOMS
Rita Mayfield, Tom Weber, Kevin Schmidt
Last updated about 2 months 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
HJR0066 - LCPL S. MAHER MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
Laura Faver Dias, Joyce Mason, Mary Edly-Allen
Last updated 4 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Designates U.S. Route 45 from Belvidere Road (Illinois 120) in Grayslake north to Washington Street as the "U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Sean P. Maher Memorial Highway".
STATUS
Passed
HB2363 - CLEAN LIGHTING ACT
Nicholas K. Smith, Lindsey LaPointe, Kelly M. Cassidy
Last updated about 2 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Clean Lighting Act. Prohibits offering for final sale, selling at final sale, or distributing as a new manufactured product (i) a screw or bayonet base compact fluorescent lamp on and after January 1, 2024 and (ii) a pin-base compact fluorescent lamp or a linear fluorescent lamp on and after January 1, 2025. Exempts specified lamps from the Act. Contains enforcement provisions. Allows the Environmental Protection Agency to adopt rules to implement and enforce the Act. Contains a severability provision. Contains other provisions.
STATUS
Passed
HB5028 - LABOR-OSHA-OPIOID GUIDANCE
Janet Yang Yang Rohr, Norine K. Hammond, Joyce Mason
Last updated about 2 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Department of Central Management Services Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that a State agency may make opioid antagonists available at a location where its employees work if the State agency trains employees in the use and administration of the opioid antagonists. Makes other changes. Amend the Good Samaritan Act. Provides that any employee of a State agency who in good faith administers an opioid antagonist shall not, as a result of her or his acts or omissions, except for willful or wanton misconduct on the part of the employee in administering the drug, be liable for civil damages. Effective January 1, 2025.
STATUS
Passed
HB5057 - SCH CD-PRIMARY SCH TEACH TEST
Sue Scherer, Rita Mayfield, Katie Stuart
Last updated about 2 months ago
21 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. Removes the restriction providing that no candidate may be allowed to student teach or serve as the teacher of record until the candidate has passed the applicable content area test. Provides that the Teacher Performance Assessment Task Force shall report to the State Board of Education and the General Assembly on or before October 31, 2024 (rather than August 1, 2024). Provides that the State Board of Education's rules for scoring the content area knowledge test may include scoring and retaking each test section separately and independently. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
HB4592 - VEH CD-MOBILE ID CARDS
Kambium Buckner, Jaime M. Andrade, Michael J. Kelly
Last updated about 2 months ago
51 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Identification Card Act and the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows the Secretary of State to issue a mobile Illinois Identification Card or mobile driver's license to an individual who is otherwise eligible to hold a physical credential, in addition to an identification card or driver's license, if the Secretary of State has issued an identification card or driver's license to the person. Allows the Secretary to enter into agreements or to contract with an agency of the State, another state, the United States, or a third party to facilitate the issuance, use, and verification of a mobile identification card or driver's license issued by the Secretary or another state. Requires the data elements that are used to build an electronic credential to match the individual's current Department record. Requires all mobile identification cards and driver's licenses issued by the Secretary to be in accordance with the most recent standards of the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators. Provides that, when required by law and upon request by law enforcement, a credential holder must provide the credential holder's physical credential. Provides that the display of a mobile identification card and driver's license shall not serve as consent or authorization for a law enforcement officer, or any other person, to search, view, or access any other data or application on the mobile device.
STATUS
Passed
BIOGRAPHY
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Senator from Illinois district SD-031
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Illinois Senate
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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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