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SB0209 - $DPH-HIV/AIDS
Mike Simmons, Kimberly A. Lightford, Christopher Belt
Last updated almost 2 years ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Provides legislative findings. Appropriates specified amounts to the Department of Public Health for grants, expenses, and administrative costs of programs relating to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and human immunodeficiency virus; the Getting to Zero-Illinois plan to end the HIV epidemic by 2030; the prevention, screening, and treatment services to address sexually transmitted infection cases; and the PrEP4Illinois Program to provide client navigation for pre-exposure prophylaxis services and medication access. Contains other provisions. Effective July 1, 2023.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1633 - SCH CD-NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY
Maurice A. West, Daniel Didech, Laura Faver Dias
Last updated over 1 year ago
43 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the contents of the introduced bill with the following changes. In the provisions concerning the State Education Equity Committee, provides that as part of its report, by no later than December 15, 2024, the Committee shall provide recommendations that may assist the State Board of Education in identifying diverse subject matter experts to help inform policy through task forces, committees, and commissions the State Board oversees. Removes the provisions concerning the Native American Curriculum Advisory Council and the Native American Curriculum Task Force. In the provisions concerning instruction on Native American history, requires the instruction to be included in every social studies course pertaining to American history or government. Provides that the study of the genocide of and discrimination against Native Americans, as well as tribal sovereignty, treaties made between tribal nations and the United States, and the circumstances around forced Native American relocation shall be taught in grades 6 through 12. Provides that the instruction may be integrated as part of other required units of instruction. In the provisions concerning the unit of instruction on the Holocaust and genocides and the teaching of the history of the United States, provides that instructional materials that include the addition of content related to Native Americans shall be prepared and made available to all school boards on State Board of Education's website no later than January 1, 2025. Specifies who shall help develop the instructional materials. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
SB1230 - ANIMAL WELFARE-DOG DEALER
Linda Holmes, Rachel Ventura, Cristina Castro
Last updated over 1 year ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Animal Welfare Act. Provides that the definition of "dog dealer" does not include a person who sells dogs at retail to the public. Provides that a person who sells dogs at retail to the public, shall not be considered an animal shelter under the Act. Defines "at retail to the public". Provides that the Illinois Department of Agriculture may refuse to issue or renew or may suspend or revoke a license for operating without a proper license under the Act.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB1234 - FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE PROGRAM
Ram Villivalam, Omar Aquino, Javier Loera Cervantes
Last updated almost 2 years ago
21 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Act. Requires the Department of Employment Security to establish and administer a Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program that provides family and medical leave insurance benefits to eligible employees. Sets forth eligibility requirements for benefits under the Act. Contains provisions concerning disqualification from benefits; premium payments; the amount and duration of benefits; the recovery of erroneous payments; hearings; defaulted premium payments; elective coverage; employment protection; coordination of family and medical leave; defined terms; and other matters. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Account Fund. Provides phase-in periods for the collection of money and making of claims for benefits under the Act. Effective January 1, 2024.
STATUS
Introduced
SB0333 - ASSAULT SURVIVOR REPORTING
David Koehler, Robert Peters, Mattie Hunter
Last updated over 1 year ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Criminal Identification Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB1284 - PROP TX-FLOODING
Mike Simmons
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that the county board may designate a geographic area within the county as a flood zone. Provides that homestead property that is located within a flood zone is entitled to a reduction of $5,000 from the property's equalized assessed value for the tax year in which the area is designated as a flood zone.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1579 - SCH CD-NATIVE AM/WEST AFRICAN
Adriane Johnson, Mary Edly-Allen, Mike Simmons
Last updated almost 2 years ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, every public elementary school and high school shall include in its curriculum a unit of instruction studying the events of pre-Columbian Native American societies and the contemporary life of Native American societies. Provides that, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, every public elementary school and high school shall include in its curriculum a unit of instruction studying the history of Native Americans during and after the American Revolution, including studying their relationships with settlers in the 18th and 19th centuries, as well as the contributions of Native Americans to the economic, cultural, social, and political development of the United States. Provides that, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, every public elementary school and high school shall include in its curriculum a unit of instruction studying the geography and culture of West African societies, the trans-Atlantic slave trade, and manners in which cultural traditions persevered despite societal oppression. Requires schools to have guidance counselors available during this instruction. Sets forth requirements for these units of instruction regarding instructional material, instructional time, and compliance. Provides that a school may provide these units of instruction through an online program or course.
STATUS
Introduced
SB0424 - CRIMINAL LAW-TECH
Ram Villivalam, Robert Peters, Mike Simmons
Last updated over 1 year ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Eliminates the repeal date of the provisions creating the First Time Weapon Offender Program. Changes the name of the Program to the First Time Weapon Offense Program. Deletes a provision that a defendant is not eligible for the Program if he or she is 21 years of age or older. Provides that the Program shall be at least 6 (rather than 18) months and not to exceed 18 (rather than 24) months. Makes other changes regarding the conditions of the Program. Effective July 1, 2023.
STATUS
Passed
SB0855 - STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH
Laura Fine, Terri Bryant, Karina Villa
Last updated over 1 year ago
24 Co-Sponsors
Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Residential Facility Safety and Support Act. Amends the Department of Human Services Act. In provisions concerning investigative reports issued by the Department of Human Services' Inspector General that pertain to allegations of resident abuse or neglect at State-operated mental health facilities, expands the list of reportable conduct to include material obstruction of an investigation by a facility employee. Requires the Inspector General to report to the Department of Public Health's Health Care Worker Registry, the identity and finding of each employee of a facility or agency against whom there is a final investigative report prepared by the Office of the Inspector General containing a substantiated allegation of material obstruction of an investigation. Defines "material obstruction of an investigation" and "presenting untruthful information". Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act. Prohibits mental health facilities or agencies that are licensed, certified, operated, or funded by the Department of Human Services from employing any person identified by the Health Care Worker Registry as having been the subject of a substantiated finding of physical abuse, sexual abuse, financial exploitation, egregious neglect, or material obstruction of an investigation (rather than abuse or neglect of a service recipient). Amends the Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Prohibits health care employers from hiring or retaining any individual in a position with duties involving direct care of clients, patients, or residents who has a finding by the Department of Human Services denoted on the Health Care Worker Registry of material obstruction of an investigation. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
SB0049 - HIGHER ED-DEBT ASSISTANCE
Laura Fine, Adriane Johnson, Javier Loera Cervantes
Last updated over 1 year ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Removes the provisions concerning definitions. Makes changes concerning the specified conditions in which an institution of higher education must provide an official transcript of a current or former student to require the institution to provide the transcript even if the current or former student owes a debt if the student requests the official transcript to complete a job application; transfer from one institution of higher education to another; apply for State, federal, or institutional financial aid; join the United States Armed Forces or Illinois National Guard; or pursue other postsecondary opportunities. Provides that reporting shall be made to either the Board of Higher Education or the Illinois Community College Board, whichever is appropriate (instead of reporting to the Board of Higher Education). Removes the provisions concerning complaints. Makes a typographical correction. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
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