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SB1710 - VEH CD-BICYCLE TRAIL SIGNAGE
Mike Simmons, Mary Edly-Allen, Adriane Johnson
Last updated over 1 year ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the authority having maintenance jurisdiction over publicly owned bicycle trails in the State shall erect permanent regulatory or warning signage alerting pedestrians or cyclists of a vehicle crossing. Provides that in the event of an emergency or safety hazard, the authority having maintenance jurisdiction over publicly owned bicycle trails shall erect temporary signage alerting pedestrians or cyclists of damage to the trail, maintenance being performed on the trail, or other temporary hazards along the trail. Requires the Department of Transportation, with reference to State highways under its jurisdiction, and the local authority with reference to other highways under its jurisdiction to erect permanent signage warning vehicular traffic in advance of bicycle trail crossings. Provides that signage erected shall conform with the State manual and permanent advanced warning signage shall be located at least 150 feet in advance of the crossing.
STATUS
Passed
SB2015 - ELECTRIC VEHICLE REBATE-BIKES
Mike Simmons, Natalie Toro
Last updated almost 2 years ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Electric Vehicle Rebate Act. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2024, and continuing as long as funds are available, a person may apply for a rebate in specified amounts following the purchase of an electric bicycle in Illinois. Prohibits the rebate amount from exceeding the purchase price of the electric bicycle. Contains eligibility requirements. Requires a person who is awarded a rebate to retain ownership of the electric bicycle for a minimum of 12 consecutive months. Provides that a person may apply for and receive a rebate only once in a 10-year period and that only one rebate may be awarded per person per electric bicycle. Contains other provisions.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1929 - TENANT RADON PROTECTION ACT
Laura Ellman, Patrick J. Joyce, Christopher Belt
Last updated almost 2 years ago
15 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Tenants Radon Protection Act. Provides that, before a lease is signed, a landlord shall provide each tenant in a dwelling unit with any records or reports that pertain to radon concentrations within the dwelling unit and that indicate a radon hazard exists and shall furnish each prospective tenant with a prescribed radon hazard disclosure form. Provides that, if a tenant performs a radon test, the tenant shall provide the test results to the landlord within 10 days after receiving them. Provides that nothing in the Act implies an obligation for a landlord or tenant to conduct any radon testing. Provides that a lease may be terminated under specified circumstances involving radon hazards. Preempts home rule powers. Amends the Illinois Radon Awareness Act. Repeals a provision requiring landlords to give certain disclosures to tenants. Effective January 1, 2024.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1772 - PESTICIDES-APPLICATION-SCHOOLS
Julie A. Morrison, Napoleon Harris, Mary Edly-Allen
Last updated over 1 year ago
17 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Pesticide Application at Schools Act. Sets forth legislative findings and definitions. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2024, a school serving students grades kindergarten through 8th grade is prohibited from scheduling pesticide applications on school grounds during the school day, including during a partial day, when students are in attendance at school for instructional purposes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
SB2037 - COMMUNITY LAND TRUST
Don Harmon, Javier Loera Cervantes, Mike Simmons
Last updated over 1 year ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Community Land Trust Task Force Act. Establishes the Community Land Trust Task Force to collect data regarding the current use of community land trusts in Illinois and opportunities for expansion statewide, in addition to other specified duties. Includes provisions about membership, compensation, and vacancies; meetings; and administrative support. Requires the Community Land Trust Task Force Act to submit a final report to the Governor and the General Assembly making specific recommendations of legislative and budgetary action that supports the mission of community land trusts to foster affordable housing and homeownership. Provides that the Task Force is dissolved and the Act is repealed on December 31, 2024. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
SB1561 - SMOKE FREE ILLINOIS-E-CIG
Celina Villanueva, Mattie Hunter, Laura M. Murphy
Last updated over 1 year ago
44 Co-Sponsors
Changes the effective date of the Abortion Care Clinical Training Program Act to January 1, 2025 (rather than effective immediately). Amends the Criminal Identification Act. Changes the definition of "lawful health care". Amends the Accident and Health Article of the Illinois Insurance Code. Sets forth provisions concerning coverage of preventive health services. Makes conforming changes in the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, and the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act. Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. Sets forth provisions concerning postgraduate training exemption periods and visiting rotations. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
SB2217 - FAMILY LEAVE INSURANCE PROGRAM
Cristina Castro, Linda Holmes, Javier Loera Cervantes
Last updated almost 2 years ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Paid Family Leave Insurance Program Act. Requires the Department of Employment Security to establish and administer a Family Leave Insurance Program that provides family leave insurance benefits to eligible employees. Sets forth eligibility requirements for benefits under the Act. Provides that a self-employed individual may elect to be covered under the Act. Contains provisions concerning disqualification from benefits; compensation for family leave; the amount and duration of benefits; employer equivalent plans; an annual report by the Department; hearings; penalties; notice; the coordination of family leave; and rules. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the State Benefits Fund. Effective immediately, except that provisions concerning the State Benefits Fund take effect June 1, 2024 and provisions concerning the amount and duration of paid family leave take effect June 1, 2025.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2371 - LABOR-CRIM JUSTICE ATTY
Robert Peters, Cristina H. Pacione-Zayas, Suzanne Glowiak Hilton
Last updated over 1 year ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act. Provides that, beginning on the effective date of the amendatory Act, Assistant State's Attorneys, Assistant Public Defenders, and Assistant Appellate Defenders are not managerial employees for purposes of the Act. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2241 - $DHS-HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION
Adriane Johnson, Doris Turner, Laura Fine
Last updated almost 2 years ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Makes various appropriations from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for family and community services and related distributive purposes. Effective July 1, 2023.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2135 - CREDIT REPAIR ORGANIZATIONS
Sara Feigenholtz, Mike Porfirio, Mike Simmons
Last updated almost 2 years ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Credit Services Organizations Act. Changes the name of the Act to the Credit Repair Organizations Act. Provides that the Director of Financial and Professional Regulation shall oversee the activities of credit repair organizations and compliance with the Act. Provides that a credit repair organization shall submit a report every 6 months to the Director containing specified information. Provides that the Director may adopt rules necessary to administer the Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning contracts between a buyer and a credit repair organization; registration of credit repair organizations; violations of the Act; and remedies. Repeals provisions concerning surety bonds. Defines terms. Repeals provisions concerning surety bonds. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to make conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2024.
STATUS
Introduced
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