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SB2872 - SCH CD-RELAXATION ACTIVITIES
Rachel Ventura, Mike Simmons, Laura Faver Dias
Last updated about 2 months ago
23 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. Provides that each school district shall provide to students, in addition to and not substituting recess, at least once a week, relaxation activities to enhance the mental and physical health of students as part of the school day. Specifies which activities may be considered relaxation activities. Provides that a school district may partner with local community-based organizations to provide relaxation activities. Provides that these activities may take place in a physical education class, social-emotional learning class, or student-support or advisory class or as a part of another similar class, including a new class.
STATUS
Passed
HR0808 - ALIENATION AWARENESS DAY
Mary Gill
Last updated 4 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Declares June 14, 2024 as Grandparent Alienation Awareness Day in the State of Illinois. Urges parents to support and foster positive relationships between children and extended family members when possible.
STATUS
Introduced
HR0807 - JOHN LEWIS DAY
Joyce Mason, Rita Mayfield, Emanuel Welch
Last updated 4 months ago
27 Co-Sponsors
Declares February 21, 2024 as John Lewis Day in the State of Illinois to honor the life and legacy of American hero and civil rights leader John Robert Lewis.
STATUS
Passed
SB3323 - ACCESSIBLE EV CHARGING STATION
Dan McConchie, Mary Edly-Allen, Paul Faraci
Last updated 5 months ago
16 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Station Act. Requires the Department of Transportation to ensure that charging stations in the State are sufficiently accessible to allow independent use by drivers with disabilities, including people who have limited or no hand dexterity, limb differences, or upper extremity amputations and use adaptive driving controls. Requires chargers designed to serve people who use mobility devices to be located on an accessible route. Provides that the Department shall adopt the technical requirements for accessible routes established under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the federal Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (ABA), including walking surfaces, curb ramps, and ramps. Establishes that a charging space with mobility features must provide a vehicle space with a minimum width of at least 11 feet and a minimum length of at least 20 feet. Requires chargers to provide a clear floor or ground space. Requires clear floor or ground spaces to meet ADA requirements for ground and floor surfaces, including criteria for firmness, stability, and slip resistance. Provides that a reasonable number of chargers, as determined by the Department, shall comply with ADA operable parts requirements, including technical requirements for clear floor or ground space, reach ranges, and operation. Provides that a connector must allow operation with one hand and no tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist, and with no more than 5 pounds of force. Provides that all chargers operated or maintained by any entity within the State must comply with the technical requirements for hardware under the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Grants rulemaking authority. Defines terms.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB4736 - INC TX-SCHOLARSHIPS
Katie Stuart, Natalie A. Manley, Ryan Spain
Last updated 8 months ago
28 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates a deduction for an amount equal to the amount included in the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income that is attributable to student loan repayment assistance received by the taxpayer during the taxable year from a qualified community foundation if the taxpayer is a qualified worker. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2682 - WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY TASK FORCE
Laura Ellman, Suzanne Glowiak Hilton, Doris Turner
Last updated about 1 month ago
33 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Modifies the membership of the Task Force, including adding the Director of the Governor's Office of Management and Budget (rather than one member representing the Governor's Office of Management and Budget), the Chief Equity Officer of the Illinois Office of Equity (rather than one member from Illinois Office of Equity), the Vice Chancellor of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion of the University of Illinois Office of the Vice Chancellor of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (rather thane one member representing the University of Illinois Office of the Vice Chancellor of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion), the Executive Director of the Illinois Community College Board (rather than one member from the Illinois Community College Board), and a chairperson of the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board, or the specified officers' designees. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Task Force shall collect data on the state of recruitment, advancement, and retention of women in technology positions. Effective January 1, 2025 (rather than immediately).
STATUS
Passed
SB3155 - INC TX-ANGEL CREDIT
William Cunningham, Win Stoller, Curtis J. Tarver
Last updated about 1 month ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. In provisions requiring a claimant or claimants to repay certain amounts received under the angel investment tax credit if a qualified new business venture fails to maintain its minimum employment threshold, provides that, during the 3-year reporting period that includes March 13, 2020 to January 1, 2024, the repayment of any tax credits issued under those provisions shall be determined at the discretion of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
HR0613 - IDPH-IL IMMUNIZATION STRATEGY
Camille Lilly, Anne M. Stava-Murray, Carol Ammons
Last updated 4 months ago
50 Co-Sponsors
Urges the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to continue taking appropriate action to facilitate equitable access to adolescent and adult vaccinations, including establishing appropriate programs and initiatives to raise public awareness on the importance of adolescent and adult vaccinations. Urges the IDPH to continue working with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), in-state healthcare providers, and patients to implement an effective and actionable state immunization strategy that includes adult immunizations. Urges the IDPH to continue increasing community resilience to communicable and other emerging disease threats. Urges the IDPH to continue determining goals on which to center the immunization plan. Urges the IDPH to continue exploring federal funding opportunities and partnerships to support vaccine awareness and access programs aligned with the goals established in the state immunization strategy.
STATUS
Passed
HR0843 - MEMORIAL-OFFICER LUIS HUESCA
Angelica J. Guerrero-Cuellar, John M. Cabello, Matt Hanson
Last updated 4 months ago
31 Co-Sponsors
Mourns the murder of Officer Luis M. Huesca of the Chicago Police Department.
STATUS
Passed
HB4439 - ST AGENCY WEBSITE COOKIES
Edgar Gonzalez, Matt Hanson, Don Harmon
Last updated 5 months ago
39 Co-Sponsors
Amends the State Designations Act. Provides that the soybean is designated as the official State bean of the State of Illinois.
STATUS
Engrossed
BIOGRAPHY
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Representative from Illinois district HD-035
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Illinois House
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ABOUT
Mary Gill is the Owner of Better Home Healthcare Services. Gill started this business over 20 years ago to serve the elderly and disabled. Gill serves on the board of the local Chamber of Commerce. She also volunteers for Meals on Wheels. Gill has lived in her community for over 30 years. She has seen it grow rapidly. Gill wants to help manage that growth.read less
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